Compact and Affordable 1K Apartment in Hiroshima's Gion District
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the quiet residential neighborhood of Gion, Hiroshima. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 16.50 square meters (approximately 4.99 tsubo), featuring a 6.0-tatami mat room. It is located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) apartment building constructed in March 1989.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 23,000 yen with no additional monthly management or common area fees. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Initial move-in costs include a key replacement fee starting from 16,500 yen. A monthly guarantee fee of 1,200 yen is required, and tenants must enroll in a comprehensive rental insurance plan (approximately 19,000 yen for two years). A rental guarantee company membership is also required, with an initial fee of 20,000 yen and a monthly premium of 1,200 yen.
Translated agent notes on equipment include: toilet, shower, system kitchen, IH cooking heater, storage space, air conditioning, heating, washing machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, refrigerator, corner room, propane gas, water heating, and bicycle parking available. Special features noted are that the property is suitable for elderly residents, located in a quiet residential area, and has good sunlight.
Additional remarks specify that there are no agency fees for students. The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable. The contract term is one year with a renewal fee applicable. The property is offered as a general intermediary transaction.
The Gion area in Hiroshima's Asa Minami Ward is a well-established residential district known for its peaceful atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that the area is served by both the JR Kabe Line and the Astram Line, a fully automated guideway transit system that connects to central Hiroshima. The closest major landmark is the iconic Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located approximately 5 kilometers to the south, serving as a profound memorial and a symbol of peace.
