Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kikugawa, Shizuoka
This rental apartment, located in the Akatsuchi area of Kikugawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a private floor area of 17.95 sqm (approximately 5.42 tsubo), situated on the second floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in January 1989. The monthly rent is a modest 19,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required, making initial moving costs very low.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a toilet featuring a bidet seat (温水洗浄便座), a separate bath and toilet (バス・トイレ別), a shower, a system kitchen, space for a gas cooker (ガスコンロ可), storage space, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, and it is a corner unit (角部屋). The property uses propane gas (プロパンガス) for cooking and hot water supply (給湯). Special notes indicate the unit is suitable for seniors (高齢者向け) and enjoys good sunlight (日当たり良好). The building structure is noted as lightweight steel construction (軽量鉄骨造).
The apartment includes a balcony and parking is available for an additional 3,300 yen per month. Other move-in costs include a non-refundable repair burden fee of 50,000 yen upon moving out and a neighborhood association fee of 750 yen. A two-year fire insurance policy costing 19,000 yen is required. A rental guarantee service is available for use at the time of contract.
Kikugawa City is known for its tea production, being part of Shizuoka Prefecture, one of Japan's most famous tea-growing regions. The area offers a peaceful, semi-rural setting while maintaining good access to larger cities. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Fuji, which is visible from many parts of Shizuoka and offers a stunning backdrop to the region, located within a reasonable driving distance for a day trip.
