Compact and Affordable Apartment in Shimizu, Shizuoka
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Orido 4-chome in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, offers a highly affordable living option. The monthly rent is a modest 20,000 yen, with no additional management or common area fees. The unit is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 17.96 sqm (approximately 5.43 tsubo), featuring a 6.0-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 1.5-tatami mat kitchen area. The property is situated on the second floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1987.
Key features and equipment include a toilet, shower, gas stove capability, storage space, and city gas. The apartment is a corner unit with good sunlight exposure from the southeast. A balcony is also included. Parking is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month. Special notes indicate that a cancellation fee applies if the contract is terminated within the first year. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The contract period is two years with a renewal fee waived (free renewal). However, tenants are required to join a rental guarantee scheme (Orico Fore Rent Insure) with an initial fee of 15,000 yen and a monthly fee of 1.5% of the rent. Insurance is also required, costing approximately 19,000 yen for two years, though details may vary. Other move-in/out costs include a cleaning fee of 33,000 yen upon departure and a 24-hour support call service fee of 16,500 yen. There is no key money, security deposit, or guarantee company deposit.
The Orido area of Shimizu provides a peaceful suburban atmosphere while remaining connected to the wider city. An interesting local fact is that Shimizu Port was historically one of Japan's most important ports for the tea trade. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Fuji, which is visible from many parts of Shizuoka Prefecture and offers a breathtaking backdrop to daily life.
