Compact and Convenient Apartment in a Quiet Shinjuku Neighborhood
This 1K apartment, located in the peaceful residential area of Wakaba 3-chome, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, offers a comfortable and functional living space of 22.22 square meters. Built in April 1966, the two-story wooden building houses this bright unit on the second floor. The property is well-connected, with Shinano-machi Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line just a 7-minute walk away and Yotsuya Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line accessible within a 9-minute walk.
The apartment's facilities include city gas, air conditioning, and a separate bath and toilet. The bath features a traditional re-heating function. A space for installing a gas stove is available, and there is a designated indoor area for placing a washing machine. The agent's notes describe the area as a quiet residential neighborhood and highlight the separate bath and toilet (with an older-style re-heatable bath), the availability of a gas stove, and the bright rooms. Potential tenants up to their 60s are welcome to apply. A key financial note is that the renewal fee is equivalent to one month of the new rent.
The monthly rent is 72,000 yen, with a common service fee of 1,000 yen. Initial costs include a security deposit of one month's rent and a key money (reikin) payment of one month's rent. The contract period is for two years, and the property is scheduled to be available from late February 2026. It is currently occupied.
The surrounding Shinjuku area is one of Tokyo's most dynamic wards, known for its juxtaposition of bustling commercial centers like Shinjuku Station and serene, green spaces. An interesting local fact is that Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a short distance away, was originally the residence of a feudal lord during the Edo period before being converted into a botanical garden. The closest major landmark is the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, whose twin towers offer free observation decks with spectacular views across the metropolis.
