Compact and Affordable Apartment in Himeji, Hyogo
This rental apartment in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is a one-room unit with a total floor area of 17.39 sqm (approximately 5.26 tsubo), located on the second floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in March 1988. The monthly rent is a very affordable 20,000 yen, with no additional management or common service fees. The move-in costs are also minimal, featuring no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). A one-time key exchange fee of 11,000 yen applies.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a combined bath and toilet unit, an electric stovetop, storage space, an air conditioner, and uses propane gas. Special notes indicate that the property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. The lease contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee applicable. The previous rent was 22,000 yen. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 16,000 yen, and a rental guarantee through Ierabu Partners Co., Ltd. is mandatory. Additional monthly running costs include a neighborhood association fee of 500 yen and a "peace of mind support" fee of 880 yen. Upon moving out, tenants are responsible for a house cleaning fee of 38,500 yen and an antibacterial treatment fee of 11,000 yen.
The apartment is situated in the Idengoi area of Himeji. The neighborhood offers convenient daily amenities such as a Seven-Eleven convenience store and a MaxValu supermarket within walking distance. For a significant historical and cultural experience, residents are just a short trip away from Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and beautifully preserved feudal castles, famously known as the "White Heron Castle."
