Compact and Affordable Apartment in Ashikaga, Tochigi
This rental apartment, located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, offers a compact and economical living solution. The unit is a 21.13 sqm (approximately 6.39 tsubo) one-room layout situated on the first floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1983. The monthly rent is a very affordable 25,000 yen, with no monthly management or common service fees. A security deposit of 30,000 yen is required, but there is no key money (reikin).
Key features and equipment include a toilet, a unit bath (combined bath and toilet), shower, space for a gas cooker, ample storage including a closet, a washing machine space, flooring throughout, lighting fixtures, and propane gas for water heating. Special notes from the agent highlight that the water usage fee is a fixed monthly rate of 2,000 yen. Furthermore, the property offers a one-month free rent period as a move-in incentive. However, if the tenant moves out within two years of the start date using this free rent, a penalty equivalent to one month's rent and fees will be charged. Upon moving out, tenants are responsible for house cleaning and air conditioner internal cleaning costs. Additional monthly running costs include a continuous guarantee fee of 600 yen and a bank transfer fee of 330 yen. Tenant insurance is required (approx. 18,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company must be used (12,000 yen at contract signing). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The apartment is situated in the Yajikamachi 1-chome area of Ashikaga. Ashikaga is a city rich in history and known for its deep connection to academia and textiles; it is home to Ashikaga Gakko, considered Japan's oldest academic institution. The area provides convenient daily amenities, with a Lawson convenience store just 201 meters away. For a major tourist attraction, residents can visit the historic Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its magnificent wisteria trellises that create a breathtaking display of purple blossoms in spring, located a short drive from the property.
