Compact and Affordable Apartment in Kofu, Yamanashi
This rental apartment offers a practical and budget-friendly living solution in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The unit is a 20.5 sqm (approximately 6.2 tsubo) one-room layout located on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in June 1986. The monthly rent is a very accessible 19,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen monthly management fee. A key feature for cost-conscious renters is the zero deposit and zero key money requirement, significantly reducing initial moving costs. Pets are negotiable, and two-person occupancy, room sharing, and use as a home office (SOHO) are all possible, subject to consultation.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities including an air conditioner, a toilet with a bidet washlet, a unit bath (combined bath and toilet), a single-burner gas stove (propane gas), storage space, a CATV outlet, a monitor intercom, a dimple key lock, and a designated indoor space for a washing machine. Bicycle parking is available free of charge, and a car parking space is available for an extra 3,000 yen per month (a second car is not possible, motorcycles are negotiable). Other monthly running costs include a 100 yen neighborhood association fee and a 550 yen 'Home Safety Insurance Service' fee. A one-time cleaning fee of 18,000 yen is required upon moving in. An optional 24-hour support service is available for 16,500 yen per two-year period. For pet owners, please note that key money of one month's rent may be added if a pet is kept.
The property is situated in the Iwakubo-cho area of Kofu. The location offers convenient access to daily needs, with a Seven-Eleven convenience store approximately 1 km away. For a broader historical and cultural experience, the area is within reasonable distance of Kofu's famous landmark, Kofu Castle (Maizuru Castle Park). The castle ruins, built by the legendary warlord Takeda Shingen, are a major tourist attraction offering panoramic views of the city and insights into the region's samurai history. The nearest major train station is JR Kofu Station, accessible by bus and a walk.
