Annexe Nishi-yama 203: A Compact and Affordable Rental Apartment in Nagasaki
This rental apartment, Annexe Nishi-yama 203, offers a practical and budget-friendly living solution in the residential area of Nagasaki City. The property is a 1K layout with a wall-core area of 17 sqm (approximately 5.14 tsubo), featuring a balcony. The two-storey wooden building was constructed in February 1988, placing it at 38 years old. The apartment is immediately available for occupancy.
The property comes equipped with essential facilities, including propane gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a washbasin, and a space for a washing machine.
Critical initial costs and contractual details, as provided by the agent, must be noted. The initial expenses include insurance (for 2 years) at 18,000 yen and a mandatory guarantee company, J-Lease, with options of 50% or 80% coverage. For the 50% option, the minimum guarantee fee is 20,000 yen with an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen. For the 80% option, the minimum guarantee fee is 25,000 yen. Optional lock replacement costs 16,500 yen (tax included), and an administrative handling fee is 5,500 yen (tax included). Special contractual terms include a short-term cancellation penalty: if the contract is terminated within two years, a penalty equivalent to two months' rent is required. Move-out cleaning costs are 30,000 yen (tax excluded), and a room renewal administrative fee of 15,000 yen (tax excluded) is charged every two years. A cancellation after passing the screening incurs a 10,000 yen (tax excluded) administrative fee. For recipients of public assistance, a key money equivalent to one month's rent is added, and J-Lease is required, with the rent plus a peace-of-mind support fee totaling 1,000 yen. The property is offered in its current condition, 'as-is'. The monthly rent is 20,000 yen, with no deposit, key money, security deposit, management fees, or common service fees. A monthly 24-hour support service costs 880 yen. There is no parking available with the property.
The apartment is located in Nagasaki City's Nishi-yama Honcho district, a quiet residential neighbourhood. The area is served by the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Hotarujaya Branch Line, with Suwa Shrine Station an 18-minute walk away. Nagasaki is a city rich in history and culture, famously being one of the few ports open to foreign trade during Japan's period of isolation. A major landmark not far from the area is the Glover Garden, an open-air museum of historic Western-style homes overlooking the harbour, offering insight into the city's international past.
