Compact Rental Unit in Kitakyushu's Honjo Higashi Area
This second-floor unit in the Loft Mansion Honjo Higashi building offers a compact living space in the Honjo Higashi 3-chome district of Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The property is a 1R (one-room) layout featuring an 8-tatami mat western-style room, providing a simple and efficient floor plan suitable for a single occupant. The total floor area is 20 square meters. Constructed in November 1990, the building is a steel-framed structure standing three stories tall, with this unit located on the second floor and facing west.
The rental unit is equipped with a range of modern amenities. It includes a separate bathroom and toilet, a TV monitor intercom for security, an indoor washing machine placement area, a balcony, and air conditioning. The kitchen features an IH cooking heater. Other notable fittings include a walk-in closet, a separate washbasin, a shower, a温水洗浄便座 (heated toilet seat with bidet function), a shoe box, and flooring throughout. The property uses LP gas for cooking and heating. It is important to note that LP gas, while offering strong heating power and quick recovery after disasters, tends to be more expensive than city gas. Prospective tenants are advised to confirm gas fees with the LP gas supplier or real estate company before signing a contract to avoid issues. Utilities include electricity, public water supply, and a sewage system. A paid parking space is available for 5,500 yen per month. The building has a garbage disposal area on site and is a corner unit.
Regarding rental terms, the monthly rent is 29,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The real estate agent's fee is 55% of the monthly rent. A guarantor company is required, with an initial fee of 50% of the total monthly payment plus 550 yen per month. Additional mandatory move-in costs include a cleaning fee of 22,000 yen and a key exchange fee of 16,500 yen. Tenant insurance is also required. The property is available for single occupancy only. The contract period is a standard two years, with an expected move-in date around mid-July 2026.
