MS Mansion Boyodai: A Quiet Residential Rental in Yokosuka
This apartment, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Boyodai in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 26.49 sqm. The floor plan consists of a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a separate kitchen area of approximately 4.3 tatami mats. The building itself is a small, four-unit reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in August 1971, standing two stories tall with this unit situated on the first floor.
The apartment comes equipped with several key features for comfortable living. Facilities include air conditioning, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a bidet toilet seat, and built-in lighting fixtures. The flooring is finished, and the unit is a corner room offering additional privacy and light. There is designated space for an indoor washing machine and ample storage space. A notable feature is that installation of a gas stove is possible, allowing tenants to customize their kitchen setup.
Important special notes from the agent have been translated. The property is pet negotiable, meaning pets may be allowed upon consultation with the management. It is situated in a quiet residential area, and the building benefits from regular manager patrols for security and maintenance. A significant financial point is that there is a "free rent" period (likely an initial rent-free incentive). Regarding the lease, the renewal fee is one month of the new rent amount. Other financial terms include a monthly rent of 33,000 yen, a common area fee of 2,000 yen, and no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). A guarantee company is required, with fees typically around 50% of the monthly rent.
The area of Yokosuka is rich in naval history as the home port of the United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. A major nearby landmark is the Mikasa Park, which features the preserved Japanese battleship Mikasa, a pre-dreadnought battleship that served as the flagship of Admiral Togo Heihachiro during the Russo-Japanese War and is now a museum ship. The apartment is accessible, with Kisarazu Station on the JR Yokosuka Line approximately a 12-minute walk away, providing connections to Yokohama and Tokyo.
