Compact and Affordable Apartment in a Quiet Kashima Neighborhood
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space. The property is a 1K layout apartment on the second floor of a two-story building, providing a total private floor area of 24.84 square meters (approximately 7.51 tsubo). The unit features a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and includes a balcony facing the southwest for natural light.
Translated from the agent's notes, the property is equipped with a toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, space for a gas cooker, storage space, air conditioning, a washing machine placement area (indoor), cushion flooring, storm shutters, shutters, and it is on the top floor. The hot water system uses propane gas. A special note mentions that the environment is a quiet residential neighborhood. Additional remarks clarify that the floor plan diagram prioritizes the actual current condition of the property.
The monthly rent is set at a very affordable 25,000 yen, with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial costs include one month's deposit (with settlement) and no key money. Other move-in costs include a key exchange fee starting from 16,500 yen. The building is a lightweight steel structure built in September 1989. The contract period is two years with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 18,000 yen for two years), and a rental guarantee company membership is also required (monthly fee of 1,030 yen). Smoking is not permitted in the unit.
The area of Kashima is known for its deep historical and sporting connections. It is home to the famous Kashima Shrine, a major Shinto site with a history stretching back over a millennium, and the modern Kashima Soccer Stadium, home to the J-League's Kashima Antlers. The apartment is within walking distance of local conveniences and offers a peaceful living environment away from the bustle, yet within reach of significant cultural landmarks.
