Sun Village Iino: A Compact and Affordable Apartment in Yamanashi
This rental apartment, located in the quiet area of Iino in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution. The property is a 19.14 sqm (approximately 5.78 tsubo) 1K layout unit situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in May 1996. The monthly rent is 28,000 yen, with a monthly common area fee of 4,000 yen. A significant financial advantage is the absence of key money (礼金) and security deposit (敷金), making initial moving costs much lower. The unit features a balcony, good sunlight exposure, and comes equipped with an air conditioner, independent kitchen with gas stove, shower, combined bath and toilet, shoe box, CATV wiring, indoor washing machine space, lighting fixtures, and hot water supply. Bicycle parking is available for free.
According to translated agent notes, the property includes the following equipment and special conditions: Toilet, Bath/Toilet same room, Shower, Independent kitchen, Gas stove included, Shoe box, Air conditioner, CATV, Indoor washing machine space, Lighting fixtures, Hot water supply, Bicycle parking available (free). Special notes indicate that for corporate contracts, a 2-month security deposit and 1-month key money apply. Other initial costs include a key exchange fee from 16,500 yen, an initial guarantee fee of 17,400 yen, a move-out cleaning fee of 38,500 yen, a pest control service fee of 16,500 yen, and a disinfection plus fee of 3,300 yen. The contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee equivalent to 1.1 months of the new rent. Insurance is required (approx. 18,000 yen for 2 years for household goods). A rental guarantee company membership is also required, with an initial fee of 50% of the total rent and a monthly fee of 1,200 yen. The fixed running cost includes water and sewerage at 2,800 yen per month.
The area of Minami-Alps City is nestled at the foot of the Southern Alps, offering stunning mountain views and access to outdoor activities. An interesting local fact is that the city is part of the "Fruit Kingdom" of Yamanashi, renowned for its peach and grape production. The closest major tourist attraction is the majestic Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is visible from many parts of the prefecture and offers year-round hiking and cultural significance.
