Compact and Affordable Apartment in Munakata, Fukuoka
This rental apartment, located in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offers a compact and economical living solution. The property is a one-room apartment with a total floor area of 16 square meters (approximately 4.84 tsubo), situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in March 1991. The monthly rent is a very affordable 15,000 yen, with a common area fee of 2,000 yen per month. Key financial terms are favorable for tenants: there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Other monthly running costs include a water fee of 2,500 yen and an insurance premium of 1,000 yen. A one-time key replacement fee of 22,000 yen is required upon move-in.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities for comfortable living. According to the translated agent notes, the unit features a toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a washroom, a washbasin, space for a gas cooker, storage space, air conditioning for cooling and heating, a designated indoor washing machine space, flooring, a loft, a monitor-equipped intercom, and uses propane gas. The property is noted as being a corner room on the top floor. Special notes highlight that the apartment is suitable for elderly residents and is located in a quiet residential neighborhood.
The property is conveniently located within a 16-minute walk from Kyōikudai-mae Station on the Kagoshima Main Line, providing access to the wider Fukuoka region. The surrounding area of Munakata is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting fact is that Munakata is home to the sacred Munakata Taisha, a group of Shinto shrines that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site due to their ancient traditions of worshipping the Three Female Deities of Munakata. The closest major landmark from this property is the iconic and historically significant Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, a major tourist attraction dedicated to the god of learning, located a short train ride away.
