Compact and Convenient Apartment in Matsuyama, Ehime
This rental apartment offers a compact and affordable living solution in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 17.88 sqm (approximately 5.4 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a south-facing balcony. The building is a three-story steel structure, with this unit located on the second floor. It was built in April 1983 and is currently vacant, allowing for immediate move-in.
Translated from the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a gas stove, air conditioning, a BS satellite terminal, and internet connectivity with no usage fees. Additional features include lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, and free-of-charge bicycle and motorbike parking. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for elderly residents. The monthly rent is 23,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). A parking space is available for an additional 5,000 yen per month, and estimated monthly water costs are around 2,000 yen. The rental contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years, including personal liability coverage), and a one-time guarantee fee equivalent to one month's rent is also required upon move-in.
The apartment is situated in the Takehara-cho district of Matsuyama, a short 4-minute walk from Tsuchibashi Station on the Iyo Railway Gunchu Line, providing easy access to the city center. Matsuyama is the capital of Ehime Prefecture and is famous for Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, located just a few train stops away. The area blends urban convenience with historical charm, offering a comfortable base for exploring the region.
