Sunflower Heights: A Compact and Affordable Student Apartment in Takasaki
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, offers a cost-effective start to independent living. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 19.83 sqm (approximately 5.99 tsubo), situated on the 2nd floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in February 1983. The monthly rent is a very affordable 19,000 yen, with no additional monthly management or common area fees. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), significantly reducing initial moving costs. Other one-time fees include a cleaning charge of 33,000 yen and a neighborhood association fee of 2,000 yen every two years.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Gas stove with 2 burners and grill, closet, air conditioning, washing machine space, lighting fixtures, monitor-type intercom, and top floor location. Special notes indicate this is a student-only property, conveniently located near Takasaki University of Economics. The agent also notes that key replacement and disinfection fees, as well as a "peace of mind moving-in service," are optional. In case of discrepancies between the floor plan and the actual condition, the actual condition takes precedence.
The apartment is equipped with essential amenities for comfortable living. The contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 24,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory (initial fee is 50% of one month's rent, minimum 20,000 yen; annual renewal fee 13,000 yen). A parking space is available for an additional 2,000 yen per month.
The surrounding area of Takasaki is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Takasaki is famous as the birthplace of the Daruma doll, a traditional Japanese good-luck charm symbolizing perseverance and goal achievement. The city holds a record for creating the world's largest Daruma doll. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the iconic Takasaki Castle ruins, now a beautiful public park known as Takasaki Koen, which offers scenic views, historical sites, and seasonal cherry blossoms.
