Compact and Affordable Apartment in Yokosuka with Loft and Free Wi-Fi
This rental apartment in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a surprisingly spacious living environment within a compact 13 square meter floor plan. The key feature is its high ceiling with a loft, creating a sense of openness uncommon for apartments of this size. The unit is located on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in August 1987.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, an IH cooking heater, air conditioning, and CATV internet. Notably, internet usage is free of charge, with Wi-Fi available at up to 40 Mbps as JCOM cable is already installed. Other amenities include a space for a washing machine, a loft, and a free-of-charge bicycle parking area. There is no dedicated car parking space.
Special remarks from the agent highlight the favorable initial costs: a security deposit of 0 months, a key money (gratuity) of 0 months, and a renewal fee of 0. This makes moving in significantly more affordable. The agent also notes that upon contract signing, they will pay two months' worth of the agency commission (AD) to the securing party. For viewings, contact the responsible agent Miyashita at the provided mobile number or email address.
The monthly cost is 23,000 yen in rent plus 3,000 yen in common service fees (共益費). There is no separate management fee. Running costs include a monthly bank transfer fee of 440 yen and a monthly guarantee company renewal fee of 800 yen. A one-time key replacement fee of 26,000 yen is required. The property is non-smoking and requires enrollment in a rental guarantee program.
The apartment is situated in the Oyabe 2-chome area of Yokosuka City. A notable landmark in the wider Yokosuka area is the Mikasa Park, centered on the preserved battleship Mikasa, a pre-dreadnought battleship that served as the flagship of Admiral Togo Heihachiro during the Russo-Japanese War. It is now a museum ship and a designated Special Historic Site.
