Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kashiwazaki, Niigata
This rental apartment, located in the quiet area of Hori, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a compact and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.18 sqm (approximately 7.01 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 2-tatami mat kitchen area. Situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey wooden apartment building constructed in March 1991, it is currently vacant and available for immediate consultation regarding move-in timing.
The monthly rent is a very affordable 21,000 JPY, with a separate 2,000 JPY monthly management fee. Key financial terms include no key money (礼金無) and no security deposit (敷金無). Other initial costs include a document fee of 3,300 JPY. The lease contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee, though a renewal administrative fee of 11,000 JPY (tax included) applies. A fire insurance premium of 21,000 JPY for 2 years is required, and a rental guarantee (e.g., ROOMiD, Orico Forent Insure) is mandatory, with the initial guarantee fee ranging from 60% to 100% of the total monthly rent.
Equipment and features of the apartment include a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, space for a gas stove, storage space, a closet, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, flooring, a corner unit location, city gas, hot water supply via city gas, a bicycle parking area, and a motorcycle parking area. Special notes highlight that the unit benefits from 2-sided natural light. Additional remarks indicate that a free-rent period is negotiable, scooter parking is available, a 2-burner gas stove can be installed, pre-contract reservations for students (including new graduates) are acceptable, and there is an initial cost reduction service where the owner covers the fire insurance, key exchange fee (27,500 JPY), initial guarantee fee (15,000 JPY for EPOS card), and document fee, bringing the total initial cost down to 66,800 JPY.
The surrounding area of Kashiwazaki offers a blend of coastal and rural charm in Niigata Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that Kashiwazaki is home to the largest thermal power station in Japan. For recreation, residents can visit the expansive Kashiwazaki Dream Forest Park (Kashiwazaki Yume no Mori Park), a large public park with walking trails and green spaces, located just 967 meters away.
