Compact and Affordable Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Kitakyushu
This rental apartment, located in the Shirokawacho district of Kitakyushu's Yahatahigashi Ward, offers a compact and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a wall-core area of 22 sqm (approximately 6.65 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in August 1984. The monthly rent is a very affordable 90,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required.
Translated agent notes provide essential details. The equipment includes a toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower, space for a gas cooker, storage space, air conditioning, washing machine space, propane gas, hot water supply, and a bicycle parking area. Special features note that the property is suitable for seniors, located in a quiet residential neighborhood, and has good sunlight. A remark clarifies that the actual condition of the equipment takes priority and may differ from the photos, so inquiries are recommended. Additional monthly costs include a seed fee of 24,880 yen (tax included) and fire insurance (for a single person) of 800 yen. One-time fees include a key replacement cost of 16,500 yen, a contract administration fee of 11,000 yen, a yearly renewal administration fee of 6,600 yen, and a cleaning fee upon moving out equivalent to one month's rent.
The apartment is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy. The contract period is one year with a renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, with SBI Japan Small Amount Short Term Insurance given as an example, though details may change depending on the occupant and conditions. A rental guarantee is also required, with companies like Orico Fore Rent Insure and Zenporen J-Lease available. The managing company conducts periodic inspections.
The Yahatahigashi area is a residential part of the major industrial city of Kitakyushu. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Space World theme park, which once featured space-themed rides and a full-scale replica of a rocket, has since been redeveloped. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Kawachi Wisteria Garden in neighboring Yahata Nishi Ward, famous for its breathtaking tunnels of vibrant wisteria flowers that bloom spectacularly in spring.
