Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kawagoe, Saitama
This affordable apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, offers a convenient and comfortable living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 15 square meters, featuring a 5.5-tatami mat Western-style room and a 2-tatami mat kitchen area. The unit is situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in November 1991.
Key features and equipment include a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a washbasin, an IH cooking heater, storage space, a closet, air conditioning, a monitor-equipped intercom, a fire alarm (detector), propane gas, and hot water supply. The apartment comes with a balcony facing southeast, providing natural light.
Special notes from the agent highlight that the area is convenient for shopping, with convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants within walking distance, and is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. The initial costs are clearly outlined: a monthly rent of 24,000 yen, a monthly common area fee of 2,000 yen, no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and a key replacement fee starting from 18,700 yen. A cleaning fee may also apply. The contract is for a 2-year term with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. A free rent period of one month is available. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 20,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory (Casa: initial 20,000 yen, continued guarantee fee 10,000 yen).
The surrounding area of Kawagoe, often called "Little Edo," is famous for its well-preserved historical warehouse district and the iconic bell tower. An interesting fact is that Kawagoe's kurazukuri (clay-walled warehouse) buildings survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's Edo period architecture. The closest major tourist attraction is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, known for its beautiful grounds and popular for weddings and traditional ceremonies.
