Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Ikebukuro
This compact 1DK apartment, located in the vibrant Toshima ward of Tokyo, offers a functional living space with a total floor area of 17.00㎡. Built in July 1965, the property is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building and features a southwest-facing balcony. The layout includes a 4.5-tatami mat Western-style room and a separate 4.5-tatami dining-kitchen area.
Key facilities and equipment include city gas, air conditioning, the ability to install a gas stove, wooden flooring, and it is a corner room on the top floor. Important special notes have been provided by the agent. This is a fixed-term rental contract for 2 years, with any renewal subject to consultation. The property is for male tenants only. Regarding fire insurance, the details may change depending on the contents of household goods. Water bills are requested by the owner once every two months, and electricity bills are requested by the owner monthly. There is a shared toilet on the same floor. The renewal fee is one month of the new rent.
The monthly rent is 42,000 yen, with a monthly management fee of 1,500 yen. Initial costs include a security deposit of one month's rent, a key money payment of one month's rent, a 24-hour emergency response fee of 16,500 yen, and a fire insurance premium of 20,500 yen for two years. The apartment is located in a quiet residential area and is available for immediate occupancy. It is a 9-minute walk from the Yamanote Line's Otsuka Station and a 14-minute walk from both Tokyo Metro's Fukutoshin Line Ikebukuro Station and Yurakucho Line's Higashi-Ikebukuro Station.
The area of Higashi-Ikebukuro is a dynamic part of Tokyo, known for its mix of residential calm and urban energy, being adjacent to the massive Ikebukuro commercial and entertainment district. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Sunshine City complex, one of Ikebukuro's major landmarks, was built on the former site of the Sugamo Prison. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, offering spectacular free observation decks with views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
