Compact and Convenient Apartment in Matsusaka's Quiet Residential Area
This affordable apartment, located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, offers a compact and well-maintained living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo), featuring an 8-tatami mat Western-style room and a 3-tatami mat kitchen area. The unit is on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in May 1996 and benefits from a south-facing balcony of 6 sqm, ensuring good sunlight.
Key features and equipment include a separate bath and toilet, shower, gas stove, air conditioning, space for an indoor washing machine, flooring, lighting fixtures, refrigerator, and propane gas water heating. The apartment underwent interior renovations in February 2020, including new flooring (such as laminate), wall and ceiling wallpaper/painting throughout all rooms. The property is noted for being in a quiet residential area with no buildings directly in front, offering good sunlight and convenience for daily life with supermarkets nearby. It is a corner unit on the first floor with an air conditioner. A one-time cleaning fee of ¥43,000 (tax included) is required.
The monthly rent is ¥20,000 with a monthly management fee of ¥2,000. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Additional monthly costs include a parking fee of ¥3,000 (if required) and a neighborhood association fee of ¥250. A two-year lease is standard, with one month of free rent offered. A rental guarantee is required (guarantee fee is 67.5% of the rent), and non-life insurance is also necessary (approximately ¥18,000 for two years).
The surrounding area of Matsusaka is historically known for its high-quality beef, a prized culinary product of Japan. For recreation and tourism, residents can easily visit the iconic Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine), one of Japan's most sacred Shinto sites, located a short drive or train ride away in Ise City.
