Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kagoshima's Komatsubara District
This affordable rental apartment is located in the Komatsubara 2-chome area of Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout apartment on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in February 1978. With a private area of 18 sqm (approximately 5.44 tsubo), the unit features a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 3-tatami mat kitchen area. The apartment is a corner unit, offering potentially better light and ventilation.
The apartment comes fully equipped with essential appliances and fixtures for immediate living, including a gas stove (2-burner), refrigerator, air conditioning, microwave, shoe box, washing machine, and curtains. The bathroom and toilet are separate. Other features include a washing machine space, flooring, and a water heater. The property uses propane gas. The agent's notes highlight that the unit is "well-equipped!"
The monthly rent is 20,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. There is no key money (礼金), and the security deposit is equivalent to one month's rent. Other initial costs include a key replacement fee starting from 18,000 yen. A rental guarantee is required (50% to 100% of total rent), and non-life insurance is also necessary (approx. 15,000 yen for 2 years, subject to change). The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee. The building does not have parking facilities.
The location is highly convenient, just a 3-minute walk from Taniyama Station on the Kagoshima City Tram Taniyama Line. The surrounding area offers excellent daily amenities, with a Seven-Eleven convenience store 281 meters away and a Yamagataya Store supermarket within 581 meters. The neighborhood is known for its good living environment. The area is part of Kagoshima City, which is famous for its active volcano, Sakurajima, often visible from many parts of the city, symbolizing the dynamic natural landscape of the region. A major nearby landmark is the historic Sengan-en Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful example of a traditional Japanese garden with views of Sakurajima Bay.
