La Neige Joetsu 105: A Pet-Friendly Apartment with Zero Initial Deposits in Joetsu City
This rental apartment, located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, offers an affordable living solution with minimal initial costs. The monthly rent is 17,000 JPY, with a 2,000 JPY management fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), making it an excellent option for those looking to reduce upfront expenses. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy.
The apartment is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 17.35 sqm (approximately 5.24 tsubo). It is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey wooden building constructed in September 1985. Key features include a south-facing orientation for primary sunlight, air conditioning, a unit bath with toilet, a gas stove (propane gas), a washlet toilet seat, built-in storage, a space for an indoor washing machine, an indoor drying area, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, and it is a corner unit. The building has a total of 6 units. The lease contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee applicable. Previous rent was 10,000 JPY. Free rent periods may be available. It is a periodic rental lease. Tenant insurance is required, and credit card payment is accepted for initial costs. A rental guarantee company is required for lease signing (guarantee fee: up to 100% of the total monthly rent).
Special notes indicate this property is suitable for seniors. Regarding pets, if pets are kept, an additional key money (1 month's rent or more) will be required. An optional 24-hour support service (16,500 JPY for 2 years) is available. Parking is available nearby for 3,000 JPY per month (vehicle type confirmation required). Other running costs include a neighborhood association fee of 500 JPY per month and a "Sumai no Hoken Anshin Service" (Residential Insurance Peace of Mind Service) for 550 JPY per month. A one-time cleaning fee of 15,000 JPY is required upon move-in. The property is also permissible for two-person occupancy and can be used as an office.
The area is in the Iwaki district of Joetsu City, a historic coastal city in Niigata. Joetsu is known for its rich samurai history and as the birthplace of the famous warlord Uesugi Kenshin. The property is approximately a 34-minute walk or a 10-minute drive (3.1 km) from Kasugayama Station on the Myoko Haneuma Line. A major nearby landmark is the majestic Kasugayama Castle Ruins, a National Historic Site and the former fortress of Uesugi Kenshin, which offers panoramic views and a deep dive into Japan's Sengoku period history.
