Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Higashikurume
This well-maintained apartment offers a comfortable living space in the residential area of Higashikurume, Tokyo. The property features a 1DK layout with a total floor area of 23.51 square meters, providing a dedicated dining-kitchen area separate from the living/sleeping space. The unit is located on the first floor of a two-story, wooden apartment building constructed in September 1989. A key feature is its excellent sunlight exposure, creating a bright and pleasant interior.
The apartment comes equipped with essential facilities for modern living. These include city gas, water supply, sewer system, air conditioning, and a gas stove hookup for easy kitchen setup. It has a bath and toilet in the same room, a shower, and a dedicated toilet. Other amenities include a hot water supply, space for an indoor washing machine, CATV capability, shutters, flooring, a balcony, storage space, and a bicycle parking area. Please note there is no car parking available on-site.
The rental terms include a security deposit (敷金) of one month's rent (46,000 yen) and a key money (礼金) payment also equal to one month's rent (46,000 yen). There is no monthly management fee, but a common area fee (共益費) of 1,000 yen applies. A renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent is required upon contract renewal. The contract period is two years, and the use of a rent guarantee company (Orico Forent Insure) is required, with an initial guarantee fee of 50% of the total rent and a monthly handling fee of 1%. There is also an obligation to join a comprehensive housing insurance for 20,000 yen every two years.
Higashikurume City is a peaceful residential suburb in western Tokyo, known for its abundant green spaces and the serene Tama River flowing nearby. The property is just a 6-minute walk from Higashikurume Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro and Toshima Lines, providing direct access to Ikebukuro in central Tokyo. The area offers a quiet lifestyle while maintaining excellent connectivity. A notable landmark in the vicinity is the historic Toshimaen amusement park site, which is being redeveloped into a large park and a new Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo attraction, adding a unique recreational dimension to the neighborhood.
