Spacious 2DK Apartment in Otaru with No Key Money or Security Deposit
This rental apartment, located in Otaru City, Hokkaido, offers a practical and affordable living solution. The property is a 2DK layout with a total private area of 32.4 sqm (approximately 9.8 tsubo), comprising a Western-style 6-tatami room, a Western-style 4-tatami room, and an 8-tatami Dining Kitchen. The building is a three-story wooden structure, and this unit is situated on the second floor.
Translated agent notes provide essential details. The equipment includes a washlet toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower room, washbasin with shower, allowance for a gas stove, storage in all rooms, kerosene heating, lighting fixtures, and a video intercom. Hot water is supplied via propane gas. Special remarks highlight significant financial benefits: there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Pet ownership is negotiable, and there is a curtain subsidy available. The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable. The contract period is two years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required (approx. 19,000 yen for two years), and a rental guarantee equivalent to one month's rent is also required. Credit card payments are accepted, and use as an office is permissible.
The apartment is conveniently located in Shimizu Town, a short one-minute walk from the Shimizu-cho bus stop, with access to the Hakodate Main Line via Otaru Station. The area of Otaru is renowned for its beautifully preserved canal district, a major tourist attraction that reflects the city's history as a central port during the Hokkaido development period. The neighborhood offers daily conveniences, with a Seicomart convenience store just 408 meters away.