Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Okayama City
This affordable 1K apartment, located in the Shuku area of Kita Ward, Okayama City, offers a practical living solution with a monthly rent of just 13,000 JPY. An additional monthly management fee of 2,000 JPY applies. The unit is situated on the first floor of a two-story, lightweight steel-framed building constructed in January 1987. The interior features a wall-core area of 23 sqm (approximately 6.95 tsubo) and is designed for efficiency.
Key equipment and features include a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a washbasin, a gas stove hookup, storage space, air conditioning for cooling and heating, and flooring throughout all rooms. The property is internet-ready with no usage fees. It is a corner unit with a monitor-equipped intercom. Other amenities include a parking space (3,300 JPY/month), a bicycle parking area, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The building uses propane gas for cooking and hot water supply.
Special notes highlight that this property is suitable for elderly residents, supports IT-based important explanations, is located in a quiet residential area, and enjoys good sunlight. The apartment is currently occupied, with an expected availability date of early May 2026. The lease contract is for a 2-year term. Additional move-in costs include a HOME Support fee of 16,500 JPY, a key replacement fee of 13,200 JPY, and a fire extinguisher agent fee of 7,700 JPY. Tenant insurance (approx. 19,000 JPY for 2 years) and a rental guarantee (monthly rent 50%, minimum 25,000 JPY) are required. A renewal fee of 10,000 JPY per year applies. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin).
The surrounding Kita Ward is a central and well-connected part of Okayama City. An interesting local fact is that Okayama is famously known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its consistently sunny and mild climate. The area is conveniently located, with Bizen-Hara Station on the Tsuyama Line approximately a 14-minute walk away. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within easy reach of the iconic Okayama Castle, also known as "Crow Castle" for its distinctive black exterior, and the beautiful Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three great gardens.
