Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Kashihara, Nara
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the historic city of Kashihara, Nara. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 19.44 sqm (approximately 5.88 tsubo), located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1994. The monthly rent is 26,000 yen with an additional 4,000 yen monthly management fee. A security deposit (Shikikin) is not required, but a key money (Reikin) equivalent to one month's rent (26,000 yen) is applicable. For corporate contracts, the key money increases to two months' rent.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern living. Key features include a separate bath and toilet, a washbasin, a gas stove, a closet, air conditioning, and fiber-optic internet with free usage fees. Building amenities include an auto-lock entrance system, a monitor-equipped intercom, a delivery box, and a fire alarm. The unit is a corner room with city gas supply and hot water provided by city gas. There is an indoor space for a washing machine. The property is not specifically designed for the elderly.
Important notes include a short-term cancellation penalty (one month's rent if canceled within the first year). Parking for motorcycles is limited to motorized bicycles (原付) only and is free. Upon moving in, a pest control (光触媒プラン) service costing 33,000 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen are required. The use of a guarantor company is mandatory. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee equal to one month's rent. The current running costs are estimated at 2,750 yen per month for water and 990 yen per month for 'N Support'.
The location provides excellent access via public transport, being a 9-minute walk from Yaginishiguchi Station on the Kintetsu Kashihara Line, an 11-minute walk from Unebi Station on the Sakurai Line, and a 22-minute walk from Unebimisasagimae Station. The area is rich in history, as Kashihara is considered the site of Japan's first imperial palace. A major nearby landmark is the Kashihara Shrine, a significant Shinto shrine built on the spot where Emperor Jimmu, Japan's legendary first emperor, is said to have ascended the throne.
