Compact and Affordable Apartment in Takasaki, Gunma
This rental apartment, located in the Coconuts House 202 building in Takasaki City's Iizuka-cho, offers a compact and economical living solution. The unit is a one-room layout with a total floor area of 20.32 sqm (approximately 6.14 tsubo), featuring an 8-tatami mat Western-style room. The balcony is situated on the south side, providing good natural light. The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is located on the second floor. It was built in May 1990.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 20,000 yen, with a monthly common-area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. There is no reikin (key money), and the security deposit (shikikin) is equivalent to one month's rent. A notable offer is one month of free rent. The monthly water bill for one person is included in the costs. The contract period is two years, with a renewal fee equal to one month's rent. A rental guarantee company membership is required (monthly fee is 80% of the total monthly rent at contract signing, or 10,000 yen at signing plus 2% of the total monthly rent per month). Insurance is also required (approximately 17,000 yen for two years for household goods coverage, though details may change depending on the occupant and conditions). A guarantor is required (in some cases, a joint guarantor may also be necessary).
The apartment's equipment includes a unit bath with toilet, shower, and washbasin. It is equipped for a gas stove, has storage space, CATV capability, a designated washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, and uses propane gas for hot water. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The area of Takasaki is rich in history and culture, famously known as the home of the Daruma doll, a traditional good luck charm. The closest major landmark from the property is the iconic Takasaki Castle, a reconstructed hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city and serving as a central park and historical site.