La Résidence de Saint-Ours 308: A Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Kitakyushu
This rental apartment, unit 308 in the La Résidence de Saint-Ours building, offers a compact and affordable living solution in Kitakyushu's Yahatanishi Ward. The property is a 1K layout with a wall-core area of 16.2 sqm (approximately 4.9 tsubo), featuring a balcony. The monthly rent is 15,500 yen, with an additional monthly management fee of 5,000 yen. Key financial terms include no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no guarantee deposit (保証金).
According to the agent's special notes, all inquiries should be directed to the responsible agent's mobile phone, with the note that their holidays are Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (問い合わせは担当携帯まで（休日：土日祝）).
The building itself is a sturdy 9-story SRC (steel-reinforced concrete) structure built in November 1990, making it approximately 35 years old. The apartment is located on the 3rd floor. The current status is vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable. Tenant requirements include a guarantee company, Ark, with an annual renewal fee of 15,000 yen. Initial costs include a cleaning fee of 27,500 yen upon move-in and an 'Anshin Support' fee of 19,800 yen for two years. A monthly water charge of 2,000 yen applies separately.
The location provides excellent access to public transport. It is a 7-minute walk to Chikuhō Electric Railway's Anō Station, with Hagiwarai Station a 12-minute walk and Morishita Station a 14-minute walk away. The area is part of the vibrant city of Kitakyushu, a major industrial and cultural hub in Fukuoka Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that Kitakyushu was formed in 1963 through the merger of five separate cities, creating one of Japan's designated 'ordinance-designated cities'. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kawachi Fuji-en (Kawachi Wisteria Garden), famous for its breathtaking tunnels of wisteria flowers, located within a reasonable drive or train journey from the property.
