Compact and Bright 1K Apartment with Loft in Sendai
This affordable rental apartment in Sendai's Taihaku Ward offers a compact yet functional living space with the added benefit of a loft for extra storage or flexible use. The unit features a 1K layout with a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 3.8-tatami mat kitchen area, totaling a private area of 22.77 sqm. A key feature is its south-facing orientation, ensuring excellent sunlight. The property includes a balcony and benefits from dual-aspect lighting (2面採光).
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a separate bath and toilet, a shower, space for a gas cooker, storage space, a closet, a shoe box, air conditioning, optical fiber internet, an indoor washing machine space, a loft, propane gas, hot water supply, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes clarify that the interior photos are of a different unit in the building and that the actual condition takes precedence over the floor plan if there are any discrepancies.
The monthly rent is a budget-friendly 18,000 JPY with no monthly management fees. The initial costs include a one-month security deposit and a one-month gratuity (礼金). Additional running costs include an annual neighborhood association fee of 2,400 JPY. A contract renewal administrative fee of 22,000 JPY is required every two years. The building is a two-story wooden structure built in March 1991.
The apartment is located in the Nagamine area of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The area offers convenient access to daily necessities, with convenience stores and a drugstore within walking distance. An interesting local fact is that Sendai is known as the "City of Trees" due to the lush zelkova trees lining its main avenues. The closest major tourist attraction is the Sendai City Wild Grass Garden (仙台市野草園), a spacious park and botanical garden showcasing native plants, located approximately 890 meters away.
