Spacious One-Room Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Kurume
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kokubumachi in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offers convenient access and comfortable living. The property is within an 8-minute walk of Minami-Kurume Station on the Kyudai Main Line, making it an excellent choice for commuters and students. The apartment itself features a generous Western-style room of approximately 8.7 tatami mats (19.52 sqm), providing ample space for a single occupant or a couple. The layout is a one-room type, complete with a balcony measuring 3.59 sqm.
The building is equipped with essential facilities for modern living, including city gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a toilet, storage space, a balcony, an elevator, a bicycle parking area, and a shoe box. As noted in the agent's special remarks, pets are not permitted, and the building is a subdivided condominium type situated in a quiet residential zone. An important note for tenants is that an end-of-tenancy cleaning fee of 40,000 yen will apply upon moving out.
Additional monthly costs include a common area maintenance fee of 4,000 yen, a "Kurashido" fee of 770 yen, and a bank transfer fee of 400 yen. A one-time key replacement fee of 16,500 yen is also required. The building is a sturdy steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) structure, standing 9 stories tall, with this unit located on the 8th floor. It was built in November 1989. The property is currently occupied, and the move-in date is negotiable.
The surrounding area of Kurume is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Kurume is the birthplace of the nationally famous tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the historic Kurume Castle Ruins, which offer a park-like setting and a glimpse into the region's samurai past, located within the city.