Compact and Affordable Apartment in Fukushima City
This rental apartment, located in Fukushima City's Shimizu-cho district, offers a practical and economical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 20.01 sqm (approximately 6.05 tsubo), featuring a 7-tatami mat Western-style room and a 1-tatami mat kitchen area. The balcony faces south, providing good natural light. The building is a two-story wooden structure built in September 1988, and this unit is situated on the second floor.
Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 22,000 yen with no additional management or common service fees. The initial costs are simplified with no key money (reikin) required, but a security deposit (shikikin) equivalent to two months' rent is necessary. The contract period is two years with no renewal fee. The listing notes that credit card payments are accepted and that tenant liability insurance and a rental guarantee (via Casa Co., Ltd.) are required for occupancy.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Toilet, heated toilet seat, separate bath and toilet, shower, air conditioning, indoor laundry machine space, top floor, propane gas, and water heating. Special remarks clarify that the floor plan prioritizes the actual condition of the property.
The area of Shimizu-cho is a quiet residential neighborhood. Fukushima City is rich in history and natural beauty, known for its reconstruction and revitalization following the 2011 disasters. An interesting local fact is that the city hosts the Fukushima Waraji Festival, where a giant 12-meter-long straw sandal (waraji) is paraded through the streets for good luck and strong legs. The closest major landmark is the historic Fukushima Gokoku Shrine, a serene and culturally significant site located within the city.
