Compact and Affordable Apartment in Hachioji's Quiet Residential Area
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Hachioji, Tokyo, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The unit is a 10.37 sqm (approximately 3.13 tsubo) one-room layout on the 3rd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1975. The monthly rent is 21,000 yen with a monthly common service fee of 2,000 yen. Notably, there is a one-month free rent and common service fee period upon contract start, making the initial contract cost 23,843 yen. This amount includes a one-year insurance premium of 10,000 yen, a water utility fee of 1,562 yen, and an initial guarantee fee of 12,281 yen. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin).
The apartment comes fully furnished and equipped, including a bed, a two-door freezer-refrigerator, an IH cooking heater, a desk, and a chair. Other building amenities include a coin-operated bath room (300 yen for 30 minutes), a coin-operated shower room (100 yen for 10 minutes), and coin-operated laundry facilities (washing machine: 100 yen for 60 minutes; gas dryer: 100 yen for 20 minutes). Bicycle parking is available for free, with a covered parking area where the first floor is paid and the second floor is free. An adjacent parking space is available for 7,700 yen per month. The property is managed with daytime staff and is designated for male tenants only. A two-year lease term applies with a renewal fee. Tenants are required to join a rental guarantee program (Elz Support Inc.) with an initial fee of 12,281 yen, followed by 12,000 yen every 12 months, plus a monthly bank transfer fee of 250 yen. A cleaning fee of 25,300 yen is payable upon moving out.
It is important to note that the room does not have a private bath or a washing machine space. Residents must use the shared coin-operated bath, shower, and laundry facilities within the apartment grounds. The property is situated in a quiet residential area. The closest major train station is JR Hachioji Station on the Chuo Main Line, accessible by a 15-minute bus ride plus a 5-minute walk. The area offers convenient daily amenities, including supermarkets and convenience stores within walking distance.
Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, is known for its rich natural and historical attractions. An interesting fact is that the city is home to the ruins of Hachioji Castle, a mountaintop fortress built in the 16th century by the Hojo clan, which played a significant role in the region's history. The closest major tourist attraction from this property is the iconic Mount Takao, a popular hiking destination with ancient temples, stunning views, and a rich natural environment, easily accessible from Hachioji Station.
