Compact and Convenient Apartment in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture
This affordable apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The property is a 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo) 1K layout apartment on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in May 1996. The main 8-tatami mat Western-style room receives good sunlight from the south, and the unit includes a 1.6 sqm balcony.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is well-equipped for comfortable living. Key features include a toilet with a bidet seat, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a gas stove, air conditioning, a washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, and a refrigerator. The property uses propane gas for cooking and hot water. Special notes highlight that the apartment is suitable for elderly residents and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. Additional remarks emphasize the good sunlight, convenience for daily life, proximity to supermarkets, and that it is a second-floor unit with an 8-tatami room, stove, refrigerator, and AC included. A note for elderly consultation is also mentioned. It is important to note that a cleaning fee of ¥43,000 is required upon moving out.
The monthly rent is a reasonable 19,500 yen, with a monthly management fee of 3,500 yen and an additional 250 yen for neighborhood association fees. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin). A parking space is available for 3,000 yen per month. A special free rent campaign is currently in effect for one month, though it includes a short-term cancellation clause for contracts terminated within one year. Other move-in costs include mandatory insurance (approximately 18,000 yen for two years) and a guarantee fee equivalent to 0.77 months' rent.
The area is highly convenient for daily needs, with a Co-op Mie Matsusaka store 327 meters away, a MaxValu supermarket 487 meters away, a FamilyMart convenience store within 359 meters, and a McDonald's 321 meters away. For an interesting local fact, Matsusaka is famously known for its high-quality beef, Matsusaka beef, which is one of the three major wagyu brands in Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Matsusaka Castle, a well-preserved samurai castle located a short distance from the city center, offering a glimpse into the region's feudal past.
