Compact and Secure Apartment in Kunitachi, Tokyo
This well-maintained apartment in Kunitachi, Tokyo, offers a compact and secure living solution. The unit is a 20.05 sqm (approximately 6.06 tsubo) one-room layout, featuring a 7-tatami mat Western-style room with accent wallpaper. The building is a 4-story reinforced concrete structure with an auto-lock security system for peace of mind.
The property is equipped with city gas, air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, hot water supply, a dedicated toilet, a unit bath with integrated toilet and shower, a washbasin, an indoor washing machine space, CATV, BS terminal, and optical fiber internet. Security and safety features include an auto-lock with monitor, a TV monitor intercom, security cameras, and fire alarms. A balcony allows for outdoor laundry drying on sunny days, and the apartment includes a closet with a hanging pole and an entrance shoe box.
Important agent notes detail the financial terms: A cancellation fee of one month's rent applies for contracts terminated within the first year. This is a managed property by Housemate, offering 24-hour trouble support. Initial move-in costs include a disinfection fee of 18,920 yen, a fire extinguisher charge of 5,500 yen, and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen. Use of a guarantee company is mandatory. The renewal fee is one month of the new rent amount. Monthly fees include a 3,000 yen management/common area fee and a 990 yen N-support fee. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin).
The area of Kunitachi is known for its serene, academic atmosphere, home to the prestigious Hitotsubashi University. An interesting local fact is that the city's name, meaning "national capital," was chosen for its aspirational sound when the railway station was built. The closest major landmark is the beautiful Showa Kinen Park, a vast national park in neighboring Tachikawa, offering expansive gardens, cycling paths, and seasonal flower displays.
