Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Chiba's Serene Residential Area
This affordable rental apartment, located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property is a 17.4 sqm (approximately 5.26 tsubo) 1K layout situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in May 1990. The monthly rent is a very reasonable 23,000 yen, with an additional 2,000 yen monthly common area maintenance fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required, significantly reducing initial moving costs.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with a toilet, IH cooking heater, storage space, air conditioning, fiber-optic internet connectivity, free internet usage, an indoor washing machine space, flooring, a dimple key, a fire alarm (detector), and hot water supply. The building underwent exterior renovations in July 2017, including work on the outer walls and roof. The property is noted as being suitable for seniors and is located in a quiet residential area (閑静な住宅街). A key feature is that the contract deposit is kept low, allowing for easier move-in, and the internet is provided free of charge.
The apartment is available for immediate occupancy. The standard contract period is two years, and one month of free rent is offered. Important conditions include a required insurance/guarantee fee of 16,000 yen for two years through the Housing Guarantee Cooperative. A rental guarantee is also required, with an example cost of 25,000 yen upon contract and 10,000 yen annually through JID Nihon Chintai Hoshou, though other guarantee companies may be consulted. Early termination penalties apply: leaving within 3 months incurs a 3-month penalty, within 6 months a 2-month penalty, and within 1 year a 1-month penalty. A key replacement fee starts from 19,800 yen.
