Compact and Affordable Apartment in Moroyama, Saitama
This affordable rental apartment is located in the quiet town of Moroyama in Saitama Prefecture. The property is a small, four-unit wooden apartment building constructed in March 1991. It offers a compact one-room layout with a total private floor area of 18.5 square meters (approximately 5.59 tsubo). The room features a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and includes a balcony. The apartment is situated on the second floor of a two-story building, offering the benefits of being a corner unit on the top floor with two-sided natural lighting.
Translated agent notes regarding equipment and features include: Bath and toilet are in the same room; gas stove is possible; there is storage space; air conditioning is installed; there is an indoor washing machine placement area; a loft is present; lighting fixtures are included; it is a corner room; it is on the top floor; uses propane gas; and uses propane gas for hot water supply. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for elderly residents and has two-sided sunlight. Additional remarks clarify that the floor plan prioritizes the actual current condition of the property.
The monthly rent is a very reasonable 19,000 yen, with a separate 2,000 yen monthly management fee. Additional running costs include a life support fee of 770 yen per month. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin). A two-year lease contract is standard, with a renewal fee equivalent to half a month's rent. There is a two-month free rent period offered. The rental requires credit card payment for the guarantee, with the initial fee borne by the landlord and a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee borne by the tenant. Small dogs and cats are negotiable.
The area of Moroyama offers a peaceful residential setting while maintaining good access to the Greater Tokyo area via the JR Hachiko Line, with Moro Station an 11-minute walk away. An interesting local fact is that the town is home to the Moroyama Mud Daibutsu, a large seated Buddha statue uniquely crafted from mud and straw. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Kawagoe City, often called "Little Edo" for its beautifully preserved warehouse district and iconic bell tower, located a short drive or train ride away.
