Compact and Affordable Apartment in Hachioji's Quiet Residential Area
This rental apartment offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution in a quiet residential neighborhood of Hachioji, Tokyo. The property is a one-room unit with a total floor area of 12.47 sqm (approximately 3.77 tsubo), located on the 2nd floor of a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 1964. The monthly rent is 19,800 yen with a monthly common service fee of 2,000 yen. Notably, there is a one-month free rent period for the rent and common service fee at the start of the contract, making the initial move-in cost 23,243 yen. This amount includes a one-year insurance premium of 10,000 yen, a water utility fee of 1,562 yen, and an initial guarantee fee of 11,681 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金).
The apartment comes fully furnished and equipped for immediate occupancy. It includes a bed, a two-door freezer-refrigerator, an IH cooking heater, a desk, and a chair. The unit features flooring, lighting fixtures, an air conditioner, dimple key (ディンプルキー) for security, a fire alarm, and is a corner room. However, the room does not have a private bath or a space for a washing machine. Residents can use the coin-operated bath room (30 minutes for 300 yen), coin-operated shower room (10 minutes for 100 yen), and coin laundry facilities within the apartment grounds. Bicycle parking is available for free, with a roofed parking area where the first floor is paid and the second floor is free. An adjacent parking space is available for 7,700 yen per month. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee. A rental guarantee is required through Eld's Support Inc., with an initial fee of 11,681 yen and 12,000 yen every 12 months thereafter, plus a monthly bank transfer fee of 250 yen. Please note this property is for male tenants only.
The apartment is situated in a quiet residential district. It is accessible via bus from JR Chuo Line Hachioji Station or Keio Line Keio-Hachioji Station, taking about 15 minutes by bus plus a 5-minute walk from the Nakano-Kamicho Post Office bus stop. The area offers convenient daily amenities such as supermarkets and convenience stores. For an interesting local fact, Hachioji is home to the ruins of Hachioji Castle, a mountain castle used by the Hojo clan during the Sengoku period. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Mount Takao, a popular hiking destination with ancient temples, offering stunning natural scenery just a short train ride away from central Hachioji.
