Compact and Affordable Apartment in Himeji, Hyogo
This rental apartment offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The unit is a 20㎡ (approximately 6.05 tsubo) one-room layout located on the 3rd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1987. The monthly rent is a very affordable 25,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen. Notably, the initial costs are low with no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金) required, though a one-time key replacement fee starting from 27,500 yen applies. A cleaning fee may also be charged upon moving out.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment features a unit bath with a shower, a vanity sink, storage space, an air conditioner, lighting fixtures, and uses propane gas. The building offers a bicycle parking area. The property requires the tenant to join a rental guarantee program (新日本信用保証株式会社, 40% coverage) and purchase fire insurance (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years). The lease contract is for a standard 2-year term with a renewal fee. The current status is occupied, and the move-in date is negotiable. Additional monthly running costs include a neighborhood association fee of 500 yen.
