Compact and Affordable Apartment in Nara's Academic District
This rental apartment offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution in the established residential area of Gakuen Shinden-cho, Nara City. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 18 sqm (approximately 5.44 tsubo), featuring a balcony with a southern exposure for good natural light. The building, named Matsutani Heights, is a two-story light-gauge steel structure, with this specific unit located on the first floor of the two-story building. It was constructed in March 1986.
Translated from the agent's notes, the apartment includes the following equipment and features: Bath and toilet are in the same room, shower, air conditioning, indoor space for a washing machine, cushion flooring, hot water supply, free bicycle parking, and free motorcycle parking. Special notes indicate that pets are negotiable, with small dogs and cats permitted. The rental agreement requires a two-year contract term with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 17,000 yen for two years (subject to change based on occupant and conditions). A rental guarantee company membership is also required, with an initial cost of 40% and 10,000 yen annually thereafter. A one-time cleaning fee of 27,500 yen is due upon moving out, along with a key replacement cost of 16,500 yen.
The monthly financial commitment is clear and minimal. The rent is 30,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no guarantee deposit. A nearby parking space is available for an additional 6,000 yen per month. The current status is vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable.
