Compact and Convenient Apartment in Yamato City, Kanagawa
This apartment offers a practical and affordable living solution in the well-connected city of Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 19.50 square meters, featuring a Western-style room and a south-facing balcony. The building is a 5-story steel-framed structure built in February 1990, and the unit is located on the 2nd floor with elevator access.
The apartment comes equipped with air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, and a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower. Additional facilities include a space for an indoor washing machine, a balcony, and storage space. A key feature of this rental is the favorable financial terms: there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Furthermore, the listing includes one month of free rent. The renewal fee is set at one month of the new rent amount.
The monthly costs are clearly outlined. The base rent is 32,000 yen. In addition, there is a monthly management/common area fee of 7,000 yen. Other monthly fees include a small-short-term insurance premium of 19,000 yen, a bank transfer fee of 330 yen, and a monthly guarantee fee of 800 yen. The contract period is 2 years.
The location provides excellent access to central Kanagawa. The nearest station is Minami-Rinkan on the Odakyu Enoshima Line, approximately a 16-minute walk away. The area is primarily residential, offering a quiet living environment while being within easy reach of urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that Yamato City is home to the Yamato Yamanouchi Park, a large recreational area with sports facilities and open spaces. For a major tourist attraction, the historic port city of Kamakura, famous for its Great Buddha (Kamakura Daibutsu) and numerous temples, is a short train ride away, making it a perfect destination for weekend exploration.
