Compact and Affordable Studio Apartment in Hiroshima's Asaminami Ward
This rental apartment is a compact studio unit located on the second floor of a three-story reinforced concrete building in Nagatsuka 3-chome, Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City. The property offers a modest yet functional living space with a total floor area of 14.00 square meters (approximately 4.23 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. Key amenities include a toilet, shower, air conditioning, a space for a washing machine, and access to a bicycle parking area. The property uses propane gas.
The monthly rent is a very affordable 22,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. There are also no initial move-in costs such as a security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). The rental contract is for a standard two-year term with a renewal fee. The property requires tenants to join a rental guarantee program through the Zenporen (全保連), with an initial guarantee fee of 20,000 yen and an annual renewal fee of 13,000 yen. Tenant insurance is also required, costing approximately 16,000 yen for a two-year term with Nippon Shogaku Tanki Hoken.
The building, Mezon Nagatsuka 1205, was constructed in March 1984 and is conveniently situated within a 5-minute walk from Akinagatsuka Station on the Kabe Line. The area of Asaminami Ward is a predominantly residential part of Hiroshima, known for its quiet neighborhoods and accessibility to the city center. A notable nearby landmark is the Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, a popular family destination featuring a wide variety of animals and botanical gardens.
