Compact and Convenient Apartment in Ota, Gunma
This rental apartment, located in Hosoya Town, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, offers a compact and affordable living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a private area of 19.95 sqm (approximately 6.03 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in September 1990. The monthly rent is a very reasonable 20,000 yen, with no additional monthly management or common area fees. Key initial costs include a security deposit (敷金) of 40,000 yen and no key money (礼金). A parking space is available for an additional 2,000 yen per month.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet, shower, gas stove (propane gas), storage space, and air conditioning. The unit features a balcony. The building has a total of 2 units. The contract period is 2 years, and a renewal fee applies. A free rent period of 1 month is offered. Please note that cancelling the contract within 2 years incurs a penalty of one month's rent. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 13,000 yen for 2 years with Japan Shogaku Tanpi as an example, though details may change depending on the occupant and conditions). A rental guarantee is also required (20,000 yen for 2 years). The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable.
The location is highly convenient, with Hosoya Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line just an 8-minute walk away, making commuting and daily travel easy. The surrounding area of Ota City is part of Gunma's thriving industrial and residential region. An interesting local fact is that Ota City is historically known as a major center for the manufacturing of *takumi* (craftsmen), particularly in the automotive and precision machinery industries. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mt. Akagi, a dormant volcano and one of Gunma's famous Jomo Sanzan (Three Mountains of Gunma), offering beautiful hiking trails and scenic drives approximately 30 kilometers from the property.
