Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kawagoe, Saitama
This affordable one-room apartment is located in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, offering a simple and functional living space. The property is situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in March 1991. The unit features a total floor area of 15 square meters (approximately 4.53 tsubo) and is available for immediate occupancy.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities for comfortable living. According to the agent notes, the property features a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, an electric cooking stove, a shoe cabinet, air conditioning, and flooring. The property uses propane gas. A key point for tenants is that there is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金). However, a contract-time interior cleaning fee of 46,200 yen is required. The monthly rent is 23,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 2,000 yen. The rental agreement is for a standard two-year term with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent for the new contract period. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 17,000 yen for two years, and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory, with an initial fee of 20,000 yen and 10,000 yen annually thereafter.
The area of Kawagoe is famously known as "Little Edo" for its well-preserved historical warehouse district, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's past. A major landmark nearby is the iconic Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, known for its long corridor of colorful wind chimes and its reputation as a power spot for matchmaking. The apartment is within a 14-minute walk from Shin-Kawagoe Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, providing direct access to central Tokyo, making it a practical base for exploring both the traditional charm of Saitama and the metropolis.
