Compact and Affordable Apartment in Koriyama, Fukushima
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Koriyama, Fukushima, offers a surprisingly affordable living solution. The monthly rent is a modest 20,000 yen, with a monthly common service fee of 3,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金), significantly reducing initial moving costs. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The apartment itself is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 19.44 sqm (approximately 5.88 tsubo). It is situated on the second floor of a two-story, wood-constructed building built in March 1986. The unit features a 6-tatami mat Western-style room, a balcony (2 sqm) with a southern exposure, and benefits from two-sided natural lighting (2面採光). It is a corner unit on the top floor of the building, which consists of 10 units in total. The property is noted as being suitable for elderly residents (高齢者向け).
Key equipment includes a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, high-temperature differential bath system, a gas stove (provided), storage space, air conditioning, cushion flooring, lighting fixtures, a fire alarm, and a washing machine space indoors. Internet usage is free. The property uses propane gas for cooking and hot water. Parking is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month. The lease contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee. Notably, there is a free rent period (フリーレント有) starting from March 2026, after which the rent becomes due. Tenant insurance is required (approx. 20,000 yen for 2 years), as is joining a rental guarantee program (conditions vary by tenant). Upon moving out, a house cleaning fee of 38,500 yen will be charged.
Special notes indicate that pets are negotiable (ペット相談), the unit can be used as an office or for SOHO (事務所使用可、SOHO可), and occupancy by elderly persons is negotiable (高齢者入居相談可). The managing agent conducts periodic inspections, and the property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood (閑静な住宅街).
The area of Koriyama is a major commercial hub in Fukushima Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, a famous mountain driving route offering spectacular views, especially during the autumn foliage season. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Mount Bandai, a stratovolcano and symbol of the region, located within Bandai-Asahi National Park, which is renowned for its beautiful lakes formed by a historic eruption.
