Compact and Convenient Studio Apartment in Morioka City Center
This rental apartment offers a compact and affordable living solution in the heart of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. The property is a 23 sqm (approximately 6.95 tsubo) studio (1R) layout located on the 4th floor of a 5-story steel-framed building constructed in August 1983. The monthly rent is a very reasonable 25,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen monthly management fee. A significant advantage for tenants is the zero deposit and zero key money requirement, making initial moving costs exceptionally low. The apartment is pet-friendly, though an additional deposit of one month's rent or more applies for pet owners. Two-person occupancy, room sharing, and even office use are all negotiable.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet with a bidet seat, storage space, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, a dimple key, and city gas. The building features an elevator for easy access. Optional services are available, including a 24-hour安心サポート (peace of mind support) package for 16,500 yen per two-year period. Bicycle and motorcycle parking is available upon consultation. It is also possible to install a single-burner IH cooking heater. The property requires tenants to join a rental guarantee program, with a premium of up to 100% of the monthly rent. Other monthly running costs include approximately 3,500 yen for water, 200 yen for neighborhood association fees, and 550 yen for a residential insurance安心サービス (peace of mind service). A one-time cleaning fee of 25,000 yen is also required.
The location is highly convenient, situated in Morioka's Honcho-dori 2-chome. The nearest convenience store, FamilyMart, is just 187 meters away, and Joyful Honcho supermarket is within 512 meters. For transportation, Kami-Morioka Station on the Yamada Line is an 8-minute walk, providing local rail access. The area is rich with history and culture. A short walk will bring you to the scenic banks of the Nakatsu River, which flows through the city center. The closest major landmark is the historic Morioka Castle Ruins, now part of Iwate Park, a beautiful and historically significant site located just over 1 kilometer from the property, offering a peaceful retreat and panoramic views of the city.
