Compact and Affordable Apartment in Tsurugashima, Saitama
This rental apartment offers a compact and economical living solution in Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 17.95 sqm (approximately 5.42 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 2-tatami mat kitchen area. It is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. The apartment is a corner unit, which typically allows for better natural light and ventilation.
Key equipment and features of the property include a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, a gas stove, storage space, air conditioning, CATV availability, free internet usage, a laundry machine placement area, flooring, lighting fixtures, a fire alarm (detector), and propane gas for cooking and hot water supply. The apartment has undergone recent updates, including a new air conditioner, kitchen, unit bath, and new flooring.
Important special notes and remarks detail the associated costs. At the time of contract signing and upon moving out, a house cleaning fee of 25,000 yen is required. A key cylinder replacement fee of 12,000 yen is also applicable. The rental guarantee is mandatory, costing 20,000 yen at contract signing and 12,000 yen every two years thereafter. Building insurance is required, costing approximately 20,000 yen for a two-year period covering fire, though details may change depending on the occupant and conditions. A one-month free rent period is offered. For contracts terminated within the first year, a penalty equivalent to one month's rent applies. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee of one month's rent. The monthly cost consists of 20,000 yen in rent and 2,000 yen in common service fees (共益費). There is no security deposit (敷金), key money (礼金), or parking fee (parking is unavailable). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The area of Tsurugashima in Saitama Prefecture provides a more residential setting while maintaining access to the Greater Tokyo area via the Tobu Tojo Line. An interesting local fact is that the city is known for its production of narrow-width textiles called "Tsurugashima Momen," a traditional craft with a history dating back to the Edo period. The closest major landmark is the historic Kawagoe area, often called "Little Edo" for its beautifully preserved warehouse district and iconic bell tower, located a short train ride away.
