Affordable and Pet-Friendly Apartment in Ashikaga, Tochigi
This rental apartment presents a highly affordable living option in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. The monthly rent is a low 21,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen management fee. A major financial advantage is the zero deposit and zero key money (礼金無, 敷金無) structure, significantly reducing initial moving costs. This makes it an ideal recommendation for those looking to keep upfront expenses to a minimum.
The property is a 2K layout apartment with a total private floor area of 29.04 sqm (approximately 8.78 tsubo). It is located on the 4th floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in September 1969. The unit features two Western-style rooms (6-tatami and 4.5-tatami) and a 2-tatami kitchen (洋室6帖／洋室4.5帖／K2帖). It includes a balcony facing southwest, which serves as the main source of natural light. Building amenities include a free bicycle parking area.
Key equipment and features (設備) include a toilet with a bidet washlet, separate bath and toilet (バス・トイレ別), space for a washing machine, air conditioning, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, and allowance for a gas stove. The apartment is on the top floor (最上階) and uses propane gas (プロパンガス). Special notes (特記) indicate it is suitable for elderly residents (高齢者向け). Important remarks (備考) specify that if pets are kept, an additional deposit (equivalent to one month's rent or more) will be required. An optional 24-hour安心サポート service is available for 16,500 yen per two-year period. A parking space is available for 2,000 yen per month, with the possibility of consulting for a second space.
The location offers convenient access to daily necessities, with supermarkets like Viva Home Ashikaga Horikomi Store and Mammy Mart within a kilometer. The area is rich in history, as Ashikaga is known for its deep connection to the Ashikaga shogunate and is home to the prestigious Ashikaga Gakko, considered Japan's oldest academic institution. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its magnificent wisteria trellises that create a breathtaking purple canopy in spring.
