Compact and Affordable Apartment in Matsuyama with Unique Considerations
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Takehara 3-chome, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, offers a surprisingly affordable entry point into the local housing market. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 20 sqm (approximately 6.05 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. The property is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) apartment building constructed in August 1984.
Critical information from the agent's notes reveals a significant consideration: the building is located on a planned road, meaning there is a possibility of future eviction for road development. This is the primary reason the rent is set below the surrounding market average. The initial moving-in costs are also kept low. The apartment boasts two-sided lighting (特記2面採光), providing good natural light from the east. The unit comes equipped with a new air conditioner, wooden-pattern cushion flooring, a separate bath and toilet, a gas stove (propane), flooring, lighting fixtures, on-demand water heating, and a dedicated bicycle parking area. Cable TV (CATV) basic fees are free. Conveniently, a convenience store, home center, drugstore, and various restaurants are located nearby.
The monthly rent is 19,000 JPY, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 2,000 JPY. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Other running costs include a fixed monthly water charge of 2,000 JPY. The lease term is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 15,000 JPY for 2 years. The nearest major transport link is the Nishigawara bus stop, just a 1-minute walk away, providing easy access around the city.
Matsuyama, the capital of Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, is a city rich in history and culture. It is famously home to Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's few original castles that has survived since the Edo period without destruction, perched atop Mount Katsuyama and offering stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea. The area around Takehara is a peaceful residential district, providing a calm living environment while remaining within reach of the city's historic attractions and modern amenities.
