Cozy and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Joetsu, Niigata
This affordable rental apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Kakizaki, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a comfortable and practical living space. The property is a 28㎡ (approximately 8.47 tsubo) 1DK layout, featuring a single Western-style room. It is situated on the first floor of a two-story, five-unit wooden apartment building constructed in October 1992 (33 years old).
The apartment comes with several convenient facilities. According to the agent notes, it includes one free parking space, all rooms are south-facing, and it has a unit bath with the bath and toilet in the same room. Additional amenities are a heated toilet seat, city gas, CATV (cable television), and it is available for immediate occupancy.
The monthly rent is 35,000 yen. Initial costs include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent and a key money (礼金) of zero. There is no monthly management or common area fee. Other associated costs include a fire insurance premium of 19,000 yen, an annual neighborhood association fee of 10,000 yen, and an agency commission of 38,500 yen. The property requires a joint guarantor. Occupancy is restricted to seniors (60 years and over), subject to consultation, and pets are not permitted.
The area of Kakizaki in Joetsu offers a peaceful, community-oriented lifestyle. An interesting local fact is that Joetsu City was formed by the merger of the former cities of Takada and Joetsu, and is known for its heavy snowfall and high-quality rice production. For recreation and tourism, residents are within a reasonable driving distance of the scenic Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, famous for its mountains, hiking trails, and ski resorts.
