Spacious 1DK Apartment in Yamaguchi City with Pet-Friendly Policy
This rental apartment, located in Yamaguchi City's Miyano area, offers a comfortable living space of 29.18 sqm (approximately 8.82 tsubo) with a 1DK layout. The unit is situated on the first floor of a two-story block construction building built in March 1982. The monthly rent is a very affordable 18,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. The initial costs include a security deposit of two months' rent (36,000 yen) with no key money required.
According to the agent's notes, the property features a separate bathroom and toilet, a shower, allowable gas stove, closets, free CATV usage, light fixtures, city gas, running water, and sewage systems with city gas water heating. Special notes indicate this is an IT-heavy explanation対応 property. The apartment is pet-friendly, allowing consultation for small dogs and cats. In such cases, the security deposit increases to three months' rent. Other conditions include no guarantor required and SOHO (small office/home office) use permitted. The building has a total of two units, and the contract period is two years with no renewal fee. Mandatory insurance is approximately 16,000 yen for two years for comprehensive household goods insurance. A rental guarantee through "Ierabu Partners" is required, with an initial fee of 20,000 yen, a monthly premium of 1,000 yen, and a remittance fee of 300 yen (tax excluded). Payment by credit card is possible. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The area is well-connected, with Miyano Station on the Yamaguchi Line a 25-minute walk away and the "Sports no Mori Mae" bus stop for the Bocho Bus just a 3-minute walk. The neighborhood offers a peaceful residential setting. An interesting local fact is that Yamaguchi City, despite being the capital of Yamaguchi Prefecture, maintains a charming, less crowded atmosphere compared to major Japanese metropolises, often being described as a "little Kyoto" of the region due to its historical significance. The closest major landmark is the beautiful and historic Ruriko-ji Temple, famed for its five-story pagoda, a National Treasure of Japan, located just a few kilometers from the property.