Comfortable and Convenient Apartment in Yonezawa, Yamagata
This apartment offers a practical and affordable living solution in the historic city of Yonezawa. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 20 sqm (approximately 6.05 tsubo), featuring an 8-tatami mat Western-style room. The property is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-story wooden building constructed in February 1984. Key features include two-sided natural lighting, a corner unit location, and it is on the top floor of the structure.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Toilet; Bath and toilet in the same room; Shower; Gas stove included; Air conditioner; Washing machine space; Lighting fixtures; Refrigerator; Washer-dryer; Corner room; Top floor; Propane gas; Water heating; Bicycle parking available (free of charge). Special notes indicate the property is suitable for seniors and benefits from dual-aspect lighting. Remarks clarify that the floor plan diagram prioritizes the actual current condition of the property.
The monthly rent is 23,000 yen with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Other initial costs include a house cleaning fee of 28,000 yen. Running costs are estimated at 3,000 yen per month for water, with optional internet available for 1,500 yen monthly. The property requires credit card payment, rental guarantee enrollment, and a non-life insurance policy (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years). The lease term is 2 years with no renewal fee.
The location is highly convenient for daily life, with a FamilyMart convenience store just 295 meters away and a supermarket within 588 meters. It is also exceptionally well-located for academics or students, as it is only about a 5-minute walk to the Yamagata University Faculty of Engineering. Yonezawa is a city renowned for its samurai heritage and high-quality beef. A major nearby landmark is the majestic Yonezawa Castle (Matsugasaki Park), the former seat of the Uesugi clan, which offers beautiful seasonal scenery and deep historical significance.
