Compact and Affordable 1K Apartment in Nantan, Kyoto
This listing presents a compact and budget-friendly 1K apartment located in Yokoita 3-go, Sonobe-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. The property is a 20 sqm (approximately 6.05 tsubo) unit on the second floor of a 12-unit steel-framed building constructed in December 2003. With a monthly rent of just 25,000 yen and a monthly common-area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen, this apartment offers an exceptionally low initial cost, featuring no security deposit (敷金無) and a key money (礼金) requirement equal to one month's rent (2.5万円). This makes it an ideal starting point for students or new graduates beginning their independent living.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features detail the apartment's amenities: toilet, shower, washbasin, electric stove, closet, air conditioning, propane gas, hot water supply, constant garbage disposal availability, free bicycle parking, and free motorcycle parking. Special notes clarify that a renewal fee is required, calculated as half of the new monthly rent plus consumption tax. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate consultation regarding move-in. The lease term is two years with a renewal fee but no reikin (gratuity) upon renewal. Tenant insurance and a guarantee company membership (全保連) are required. Office use is permitted, and the property is managed by a dedicated agent.
The surrounding area of Sonobe-cho in Nantan City offers a peaceful residential setting within Kyoto Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that Nantan City is part of the Tamba region, historically famous for its high-quality Tamba pottery and black soybeans. The area provides convenient access to daily shopping needs, with several supermarkets and convenience stores within a reasonable distance. For a major tourist attraction, residents can visit the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site located approximately an hour's drive away in northern Kyoto City, offering a stunning example of Muromachi-period garden design.
