Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kochi City
This apartment, located in Kochi City's Ichinomiya Higashimachi 4-chome, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 19 sqm (approximately 5.74 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 4-tatami mat kitchen area. It is situated on the 3rd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1986.
Key financial terms make this apartment highly accessible. The monthly rent is a low 20,000 yen, with no additional management or common service fees. There are also no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin) requirements. A parking space is available for an extra 2,000 yen per month. The initial costs are further minimized as there are no fees for key replacement or interior cleaning. The lease contract is for a standard 2-year term with a renewal fee. Tenants are required to join a rental guarantee program, with the initial guarantee fee being 100% of one month's rent, and an annual renewal fee thereafter. Insurance is also required, estimated at 15,000 yen for two years, though terms may vary.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment's equipment includes a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, storage space, an air conditioner, and uses propane gas. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The Ichinomiya area is a residential district in Kochi City. An interesting fact about Kochi is that it is the birthplace of the revered samurai Sakamoto Ryoma, a key figure in the Meiji Restoration. The area provides convenient access to daily necessities and is within reach of central Kochi. The closest major landmark is the historic Kochi Castle, one of Japan's few original castles that has survived since the Edo period without reconstruction, located just a few kilometers away.
