Modern and Secure Apartment in Chigasaki, Kanagawa
This compact and well-equipped apartment offers a convenient and comfortable lifestyle in the coastal city of Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.20 square meters, located on the 2nd floor of a three-story steel-framed building constructed in March 2004. The apartment is currently occupied, with the move-in date available upon consultation.
The property comes with a comprehensive list of facilities and equipment, all translated from the agent's notes. These include air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, an elevator, a private toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a bidet toilet seat, a shower, an indoor washing machine space, CATV, lighting fixtures included, flooring, a monitor-equipped auto-lock system, a fire alarm, a bicycle parking area, and all-electric appliances. A special note regarding the lease terms indicates a renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent.
The financial terms are clearly outlined. The monthly rent is 65,000 yen. A security deposit (敷金) of one month's rent and a key money (礼金) of one month's rent are required. There is no separate monthly management or common area fee. A mandatory non-life insurance fee of 18,000 yen is applicable every two years. The lease contract period is two years, and a rent guarantee company (Nippon Insure) is required, with an initial guarantee fee of 50% of the total rent and a continuous usage fee of 10,000 yen per year. Other monthly costs include a bank transfer fee of 33,300 yen and a neighborhood association fee of 200 yen. Parking is available for an additional 13,200 yen per month.
The location is highly accessible, being just a 9-minute walk from Chigasaki Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line, providing excellent connectivity to Tokyo, Yokohama, and other major centers in the Kanto region. Chigasaki is a popular seaside city known for its relaxed surf culture and beautiful beaches. An interesting local fact is that Chigasaki is famously associated with the late musician Kyu Sakamoto and is considered the model for the "Southern Cross" in his globally renowned song "Ue o Muite Arukou" (Sukiyaki). The closest major landmark is the expansive Chigasaki Beach, a famous spot for surfing, sunbathing, and enjoying stunning sunsets over Sagami Bay.
