Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Machida, Tokyo
This charming 1K apartment, located in Tsurukawa 2-chome, Machida City, Tokyo, offers a comfortable and convenient living space perfect for first-time renters, busy professionals, or students. The property features a one-month free rent period and requires no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金), making initial moving costs significantly lower.
The apartment itself is a 17.3㎡ unit on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in March 1986. The layout consists of a 1.6-tatami kitchen and a 6-tatami Western-style room, arranged in a corner unit that benefits from dual-aspect lighting on the southeast side. The room includes a bay window perfect for displaying photos and decorations, and it connects to a southeast-facing terrace ideal for drying laundry. The kitchen is equipped for a gas stove and features a window for excellent ventilation, as well as an instant water heater for immediate hot water. The bathroom features a balanced kettle-type bath system for a consistently warm bath. Other key equipment includes an air conditioner for year-round comfort, a monitor-equipped intercom for security, ample storage space, and a delivery box in the shared entrance for convenient package receipt. The building also has a designated garbage disposal area within the premises.
Special notes (特記事項) highlight the dual-aspect lighting. Important remarks (備考) detail the contract terms: a 2-year fixed-term lease (定期借家) with a renewal fee equivalent to 0.5 months' rent as key money plus a 0.55-month fee if re-contracted. A penalty of one month's rent applies for cancellation within the first two years. The contract must start within two weeks of application. Internet is provided free of charge via J:COM (100M, Wi-Fi, contract required). Credit card payment is accepted for initial and monthly fees. A non-refundable interior cleaning fee of 44,000 yen is required upon move-in. Bicycle parking is available (details require confirmation).
The area around Tsurukawa is highly convenient for daily life, with a FamilyMart convenience store just 224 meters away and a Smile drugstore within 470 meters. For a day trip, residents can easily access the natural beauty and hiking trails of the Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park, located to the west, offering a refreshing escape from city life.
