Affordable One-Room Apartment in Kyoto's Kita Ward
This rental apartment, Maison Murasakino 206, offers an exceptionally affordable living solution in Kyoto's Kita Ward. The monthly rent is just 27,000 JPY, with a manageable monthly maintenance fee of 2,000 JPY. Key financial advantages include no security deposit (敷金無), no key money (礼金無), and free internet service. The unit is a one-room layout with a wall-core area of 14 sqm (approx. 4.23 tsubo), located on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 1983.
The apartment comes fully equipped with furniture and appliances. Special notes indicate it includes six brand-new items: a refrigerator, microwave, TV, TV stand, rug mat, and lace curtains. Other equipment includes an air conditioner, one-burner stove, bathroom with integrated toilet, storage space, monitor-type intercom, and access to a free bicycle/motorcycle parking area. The building allows for daily garbage disposal and has an on-site garbage area and coin laundry. Important conditions include: pets not allowed, students welcome, single occupancy only, no musical instruments, no two-person occupancy, no room sharing, no DIY or customization, no smoking, a guarantor is required, and the unit cannot be used as an office or for SOHO. Parking is for one bicycle or moped only. A short-term cancellation fee applies: 30,000 JPY for cancellation within the first year, and 20,000 JPY within two years. For lease renewal, a renewal fee equivalent to 0.55 months' rent (tax included) is required.