Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Higashihiroshima
This rental apartment, located in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, offers a compact and well-equipped living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.50㎡ (approximately 7.1 tsubo), featuring an 8-tatami mat Western-style room. It is situated on the first floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in December 1991.
Key features and equipment include a separate bath and toilet, shower, IH cooking heater, ample storage space, air conditioning, fiber-optic internet ready, an indoor space for a washing machine, wooden flooring, a corner room location, propane gas, and a water heater. The agent's special notes highlight that the unit has good sunlight exposure. The apartment is currently vacant and available for immediate move-in.
The monthly rent is 23,000 JPY with no administration fee. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金) is required, though a one-month deposit is applicable. Additional costs include a parking space available for 1,000 JPY per month, a key replacement fee starting from 16,500 JPY, and mandatory enrollment in a rental guarantee service (Nihon Chintai Hoshō Kabushiki Kaisha) with an initial fee of 20,000 JPY and a monthly fee of 400 JPY. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee. The property management company conducts periodic inspections.
The area of Higashihiroshima is known for its academic atmosphere, being home to Hiroshima University. An interesting local fact is that the city is a major producer of sake, with the famous Saijo district renowned for its numerous sake breweries. The closest major landmark is the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on Miyajima Island, which is easily accessible and famous for its "floating" torii gate.
