Compact and Convenient Studio Apartment in Kyoto's Historic Kamigyo Ward
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the heart of Kyoto's historic Kamigyo ward. The property is a one-room studio with a Western-style room of approximately 7 tatami mats, featuring a south-facing balcony to provide natural light. The building is a 3-story steel structure with a total of 17 units, and this specific unit is located on the 2nd floor. The exclusive floor area is 16.89 square meters (approximately 5.1 tsubo). The apartment was built in December 1987.
Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 28,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 5,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). However, there are initial move-in costs including a key exchange fee from 16,500 yen and an interior cleaning fee from 27,500 yen. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee, though a renewal administrative fee of 11,000 yen applies. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 22,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory (costing one month's rent). There is a free rent period available.
The apartment's equipment includes a toilet, a combined bath and toilet room, a washbasin, an independent kitchen, a gas stove, storage space, air conditioning, internet readiness, a washing machine space, city gas, hot water supply, and a free bicycle parking area. There is no parking or motorcycle parking. Important conditions for tenants are: no pets allowed, limited to single occupants only, no musical instruments, no couples allowed, and a guarantor is required.
