Compact and Convenient Apartment in Saitama's Kamihongo Area
This affordable apartment offers a smart choice for budget-conscious renters, featuring a 1K layout with a total floor area of 23.18 sqm (approximately 7.01 tsubo). The unit is located on the second floor of a two-story, wood-frame building constructed in October 1998. The western-facing room includes a low-set window, providing natural light. The property is currently vacant, with the move-in date open for consultation.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 25,000 JPY, a common area fee of 3,000 JPY, and no key money (礼金). A security deposit equivalent to one month's rent is required. Parking is available for an additional 2,000 JPY per month. The lease term is two years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 22,000 JPY for two years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory (CIZ Hatotama Guarantee). Credit card payments are accepted.
Equipment and features include a toilet, combined bath and toilet unit, shower, washbasin, gas stove, shoe box, air conditioning, free internet use, indoor space for a washing machine, refrigerator, security camera, corner room location, and propane gas for cooking and hot water. A special note states that for pet ownership, an additional one month's key money and a 5,000 JPY increase in monthly rent (totaling 30,000 JPY) will apply. Pets are otherwise negotiable.
The apartment is situated in a convenient location in Saitama Prefecture's Kamihongo district, within a 7-minute walk from the JR Takasaki Line's Jimbohara Station, providing access to the Shonan-Shinjuku Line. The area offers daily necessities with convenience stores and shopping facilities nearby. An interesting local fact is that the nearby town of Kodama is known for its traditional 'Kodama Daruma' dolls, symbols of perseverance and good luck. For a major tourist attraction, visitors can explore the historic and culturally rich city of Takasaki, famous for its Daruma doll market and the iconic Byakue Dai-Kannon (White-Robed Kannon) statue, located within a reasonable train journey.
