Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kiyose, Tokyo
This one-room apartment, located in Kiyose City, Tokyo, offers a practical and affordable living solution. The property, named PLENDY Kiyose, is a 13.50 sqm (approximately 4.08 tsubo) unit on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in May 1989. It is conveniently situated just a 6-minute walk from Seibu Ikebukuro Line's Kiyose Station, providing excellent access to central Tokyo.
The apartment comes equipped with essential facilities for comfortable urban living. These include city gas, air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, a coin laundry, a unit bath and toilet (combined), a designated washing machine space, a balcony, storage space, a video monitor intercom, and bicycle parking. The property is currently occupied, with availability from early May 2026.
Critical agent notes have been translated and must be carefully considered. The property is offered 'as-is'. There are penalties for early contract termination: if terminated within less than one year, the penalty is two months' rent; if terminated after one year but less than two years, the penalty is one month's rent. Tenants aged 60 or older are required to join a support plan at a monthly cost of 1,000 yen. A contract renewal administrative fee is applicable, amounting to 50% of the monthly rent plus tax.
A rental guarantee company membership is required. The initial guarantee fee is 60% of the total rent amount (100% for foreign nationals or those aged 65 and over). The monthly guarantee fee is 1% of the total rent (2% monthly for foreign nationals). An annual guarantee fee of 10,000 yen applies (15,000 yen for those aged 65 and over). Other costs include a monthly management fee of 3,000 yen, a monthly PLENDY support fee of 1,650 yen, and a cleaning fee of 36,300 yen payable upon moving out. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金).
The surrounding area of Kiyose provides a more residential atmosphere compared to central Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that Kiyose City is known for its numerous parks and green spaces, including the spacious Showa Kinen Park, which is a short train ride away. This vast national park, a former airbase transformed for the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign, offers expansive lawns, gardens, cycling paths, and seasonal flower displays, providing a fantastic recreational escape for residents.
