Compact and Convenient Apartment in Yonezawa, Yamagata
This affordable rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Yonezawa City, offers a comfortable and manageable living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 19.87 sqm, featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. The unit is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in July 1995. Key features include a south-facing orientation for good sunlight, corner room placement, and two-sided lighting.
The apartment comes well-equipped with essential amenities. These include an air conditioner, toilet with a bidet seat, separate bath and toilet, shower, gas stove capability, closet, CATV and CATV internet availability, free internet usage, an indoor washing machine space, flooring, a bay window, lighting fixtures, and a fire alarm. The building uses propane gas for cooking and hot water. Shared facilities include a free bicycle parking area. The property is noted as being suitable for seniors.
Special notes from the agent highlight attractive move-in conditions: no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) is required, though a guarantee company is mandatory. Immediate occupancy is possible. Tenants can choose between a free rental of three home appliances or free internet service. If neither is required, the monthly rent is reduced by 2,000 yen. Please note that if the free appliance rental is selected, a one-time installation/collection fee of 10,000 yen applies. A nearby parking space is available for 4,000 yen per month, located approximately 400 meters away. Other move-in costs include a house cleaning fee of 24,000 yen and the aforementioned appliance fee if applicable. The lease term is two years with no renewal fee. Mandatory rental guarantee is required, and credit card payments are accepted. The property can also be used for office or SOHO purposes.
The apartment is situated in the peaceful Higashi-Odori 2-chome district. Yonezawa is a historic city in Yamagata Prefecture, famous for its high-quality beef and rich samurai heritage tied to the Uesugi clan. A major landmark near the property is the majestic Yonezawa Castle (Matsugasaki Park), the former seat of the Uesugi lords, which is approximately a 25-minute walk or a short drive from the apartment and offers beautiful seasonal scenery and a glimpse into the region's feudal past.
