Compact and Affordable Apartment in Quiet Hikone Neighborhood
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, offers a compact and affordable living solution. The property is an apartment unit on the second floor of a two-story building named "Famil Hyatts 202." It features a 1K layout with a 5.5-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 2.0-tatami mat kitchen area, providing a total private floor area of 18.36 square meters (approximately 5.55 tsubo). The balcony faces southwest, ensuring good sunlight exposure.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, storage space, air conditioning, a washing machine space, and uses propane gas. It is noted as being in a quiet residential neighborhood with good sunlight. The apartment is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy. The monthly rent is 24,000 yen with a 2,000 yen monthly management fee. There is no key money (reikin) and no security deposit (shikikin). A two-year lease agreement is required with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. Tenants are required to take out a rental guarantee insurance, such as "Shamaison Life GUARD," at an approximate cost of 17,800 yen for two years.
The surrounding area of Hikone is rich in history and culture, being home to the famous Hikone Castle, a National Treasure and one of Japan's most pristine original castles. The city offers a blend of historical ambiance and modern convenience. The apartment provides easy access to daily necessities with several convenience stores, a post office, and shops within a short walking distance.