Compact and Affordable Apartment in Himeji, Hyogo
This rental apartment, located in the Aboshi-ku area of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, offers a highly affordable living solution with a monthly rent of just 25,000 yen. The unit is a one-room layout with a total private floor area of 19.31 square meters (approximately 5.84 tsubo), featuring a 7-tatami mat Western-style room. The balcony faces east, providing natural morning light. The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is situated on the first floor of the second story. It was constructed in January 1996.
Key financial terms are very tenant-friendly: there is no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no monthly management or common area fees. A parking space for one car is included at no extra cost. Other move-in costs include a key replacement fee starting from 18,700 yen, a non-refundable cleaning fee of 33,000 yen paid upon move-in, and optional renters insurance at 9,350 yen per year. A guarantor company is required, with fees of 24,000 yen (with a joint guarantor) or 32,000 yen (without), plus a 550 yen settlement service charge. The initial contract period is two years with no renewal fee.
The apartment is equipped with a separate bath and toilet, a shower, an electric stovetop, storage space, a closet, air conditioning, an indoor space for a washing machine, propane gas, hot water supply, and a free bicycle parking area. Small pets such as dogs and cats are negotiable. The property is currently vacant and the move-in date is open for discussion.
The surrounding Aboshi district is a convenient residential area with several shopping options within easy walking distance, including MaxValu Aboshi Store (219m), CAMP DEPOT Himeji Aboshi (536m), and Gyomu Super Aboshi Store (405m). For transportation, Sanyo Aboshi Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway Aboshi Line is an 11-minute walk away. The area is steeped in history as part of Himeji, home to the magnificent Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and pristine surviving feudal castles, easily accessible for a day of exploration.
