Compact and Affordable Apartment in Okayama's Quiet Residential Area
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Okayama City, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is an apartment unit within a wooden two-story building constructed in March 1985. It is situated on the first floor of the two-story structure and features a 1K layout with a Western-style room of 8 tatami mats. The total floor area is 18 square meters (approximately 5.44 tsubo).
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 13,000 yen plus a 2,000 yen management fee. There is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金). Initial move-in costs include a key exchange fee of 16,500 yen, a HOME support fee of 16,500 yen, and a "vanishing magic ball" fee of 7,700 yen. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee of 10,000 yen per year. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 19,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory, costing 50% of the monthly rent (minimum 25,000 yen) with a monthly premium rate of 2.0%.
The apartment's equipment includes a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a washbasin area, storage space, air conditioning, internet connectivity with no usage fees, a designated space for a washing machine indoors, and a bicycle parking area. The agent's special notes highlight that the property is in a quiet residential neighborhood. The remarks emphasize the reasonable rent and its convenience for students commuting to various universities, while also being suitable for working adults. Access to JR Bizen-Sanmon Station and Okayama Station is described as good.
The surrounding area of Okayama City is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Okayama is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its consistently sunny and mild climate. The city is home to one of Japan's most famous gardens, Korakuen Garden, a designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty and one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, located just a short distance from the central station.
