Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Kashihara, Nara
This rental apartment, located in the historic city of Kashihara, Nara, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for singles or couples. The monthly rent is 27,000 yen, with an additional 4,000 yen in management fees. The unit is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 19.44 square meters (approximately 5.88 tsubo) and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1994.
The property comes fully equipped with essential amenities for comfortable modern living. Key features include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a washbasin, a gas stove, a closet, a shoe box, and air conditioning. For convenience and security, the building is equipped with an auto-lock system, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a parcel delivery box. Internet access is available with optical fiber, and the usage fee is free. The apartment also has a designated indoor space for a washing machine and a clothes-drying facility within the room. Utilities include city gas for cooking and hot water, and a fire alarm is installed for safety.
Special notes for prospective tenants include mandatory use of a guarantee company, with an initial fee of 100% of the first month's total rent and a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee. A short-term cancellation penalty applies: if the contract is terminated within the first year, one month's rent is required as a penalty. For corporate contracts, the key money is two months' rent, with the same one-month rent penalty for cancellation within a year. Additional move-in costs include 33,000 yen for pest control (photocatalyst plan) and 55,000 yen for cleaning. The key replacement fee starts from 22,000 yen. Monthly running costs include water at approximately 2,750 yen and an N-support fee of 990 yen. A parking space is available for 5,500 yen per month.
The apartment is situated in a convenient area of Kashihara City, with good access to daily necessities. The neighborhood offers shopping facilities like Sandy Kashihara Goi Store and Welcia Kashihara Imai Store, as well as a FamilyMart convenience store. The area is rich in history, being part of the ancient Yamato region. A major nearby landmark is the Kashihara Shrine, a significant Shinto shrine built on the site where Japan's first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have ascended to the throne. The apartment is within walking distance of several stations, including Kintetsu Kashihara Line's Yagi-Nishiguchi Station (9 minutes on foot), making commutes and exploration of Nara Prefecture straightforward.
