Affordable and Pet-Friendly Apartment in Sendai's Taishaku Ward
This rental apartment, located in Sakuragi-cho, Taishaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, offers a highly affordable and flexible living option. The monthly rent is 20,000 yen with a manageable 1,000 yen monthly management fee. A significant financial benefit is the one-month free rent period, coupled with no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The initial move-in costs are therefore considerably reduced.
The property itself is a 20 sqm (approximately 6.05 tsubo) 1K layout apartment situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in February 1986. It has undergone recent renovations in November 2020, including a bathroom refurbishment and full interior updates with new flooring (flooring) and wall coverings throughout all rooms. The apartment features separate bath and toilet, a toilet with a warm-water washlet seat, air conditioning, and an indoor space for a washing machine. Utilities include free internet usage and propane gas. The flooring is finished with laminate or similar material.
Special notes highlight that this property is suitable for seniors (高齢者入居相談可) and allows pets on a consultation basis, specifically small dogs and cats (ペット相談、小型犬可、猫可). Two-person occupancy and room-sharing are also permitted. The rental contract is for a standard 2-year term with renewal fees applicable. Mandatory requirements for tenants include purchasing non-life insurance (approx. 16,000 yen for 2 years) and joining the Ark rental guarantee program (賃貸保証加入必須). A cleaning fee of 33,000 yen is payable upon moving out.
The area of Taishaku Ward in Sendai provides a residential atmosphere with good access to daily conveniences, as seen by the multiple convenience stores and a supermarket within a kilometer. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Yagiyama Zoological Park Station is named for the Yagiyama Zoo, one of Sendai's popular family attractions. The closest major landmark is the Sendai City Subway Tozai Line's Yagiyama Zoological Park Station, approximately a 17-minute walk away, providing direct access to the city center and the renowned historical site of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins).
