Affordable Apartment in Makinohara City, Shizuoka
This apartment, located in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, offers a practical and economical living solution. The property is a 2DK layout with a total private floor area of 35.91 sqm (approximately 10.86 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 4.5-tatami mat Western-style room. The building is a two-story steel structure, with this unit situated on the second floor. It was built in February 1973.
Key features and equipment include a separate bath and toilet, availability for a gas stove, air conditioning, propane gas, and hot water supply. Special notes from the agent detail the penalty for early contract termination: 2 months' rent if terminated within the first year, and 1 month's rent if terminated before 2 years. For pet owners, there is an additional deposit of 50,000 yen and a monthly rent increase of 3,000 yen. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The monthly rent is a very affordable 20,000 yen, with a monthly common-area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). A one-time guarantee deposit/amortization fee of 20,000 yen is required, along with a key replacement fee starting from 11,000 yen. Parking is available for an additional fee. The rental contract is for a 2-year period with a renewal fee, and it is not a fixed-term lease. Credit card payments are accepted for some fees, and an inspection and performance evaluation are available. Pet ownership is negotiable.
The apartment is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Horino-Shinden Station, providing excellent access to local transit. The surrounding area of Makinohara is part of Shizuoka's famous tea-producing region, known for its vast green tea fields. A major tourist attraction nearby is the iconic Mount Fuji, which is visible from many parts of the prefecture and offers a stunning backdrop to daily life.