Spacious 3DK Apartment in Wakayama with Exceptional Move-In Support
This rental apartment, located in Yura Town, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, offers a comfortable 55 sqm (approximately 16.63 tsubo) living space with a 3DK layout. The unit is situated on the 5th floor of a 6-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1974. The interior comprises one Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats) and two Western-style rooms (each 4.5 tatami mats). A balcony is included, and parking is available for an additional monthly fee of 3,300 yen.
Key features and agent notes translated from the Japanese listing include significant move-in incentives. The owner covers all initial costs for the first fire insurance, guarantee fee, and first month's rent, making the initial move-in expense effectively 0 yen. Furthermore, there is a DIY Support Subsidy providing up to 70,000 yen worth of gift certificates. The property is pet-friendly. Additional contractual notes specify a Self-Maintenance Agreement and conditions for early termination penalties. Tenants are responsible for house cleaning costs upon moving out. The listing also mentions that unit 102 in the same building is available for 30,000 yen per month.
The apartment is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. The monthly rent is 24,800 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin). A two-year lease is standard, with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. Guarantor company enrollment is mandatory, costing 50% of the total rent and fees initially, plus 13,000 yen annually upon renewal.
Yura Town in Wakayama offers a serene coastal setting. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Cape Shio-no-Misaki is considered the southernmost point of Japan's main island of Honshu. The area is rich in natural beauty, with the closest major landmark being the scenic white cliffs of the Shirahama coastline, a short drive away, renowned for their stunning coastal views and hot springs.
