Compact and Affordable Apartment in Takahashi, Okayama
This rental apartment, located in the quiet area of Okumanda-cho in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, offers a highly affordable living solution. The monthly rent is a modest 15,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. The unit is a one-room layout with a total private floor area of 17.3 square meters (approximately 5.23 tsubo) and includes a balcony. The building is a two-story steel structure, and this unit is situated on the first floor of the second story. It was built in March 1989.
Key equipment and features of the property include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, an IH cooking heater, storage space, air conditioning, free internet usage, a washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, a refrigerator, a card key system, propane gas, and running water and sewerage. The building also offers a bicycle parking area. A parking space is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month.
Special notes and remarks from the agent highlight several financial incentives and conditions. There is a one-month free rent promotion. Moving-in costs are 30,000 yen, and there is a 20,000 yen gift for friend referrals. The lease contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 8,000 yen per year through SBI Japan Short-Term Insurance Co., Ltd., though details may change depending on the occupant or conditions. A rental guarantee company membership is also required, costing between 8,000 and 12,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no key replacement or indoor cleaning fees.
The area of Takahashi City is rich in history, being the former castle town of the powerful Bitchu Matsuyama clan. A major landmark nearby is the stunning Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's few remaining original castles and famously known as the "Castle in the Sky" when it appears above the clouds. The apartment is within a 15-minute walk from Bicchu-Takahashi Station on the Hakubi Line, providing regional rail access.
