Compact and Convenient Apartment in Moroyama, Saitama
This rental apartment offers a compact and affordable living solution in the quiet town of Moroyama, Saitama Prefecture. The unit is a one-room layout with a total private floor area of 15.81 square meters (approximately 4.78 tsubo), located on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in January 1988. The monthly rent is 25,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen monthly common area maintenance fee. A significant advantage for renters is the zero deposit and zero key money requirement, minimizing initial moving costs.
The property is equipped with essential amenities for comfortable living. These include an air conditioner, a refrigerator, cushioned flooring, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, a shoe box, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The kitchen features a gas cooktop, and the unit comes with a separate toilet and a combined bath and toilet room with a washbasin. Utilities include free internet usage (up to 100MB) and propane gas. The building offers a free-of-charge bicycle parking area, with a limit of one bicycle per household.
Special notes from the agent detail important conditions. The initial key exchange fee ranges from 22,000 yen. Upon moving out, a house cleaning fee of 35,200 yen and an air conditioner cleaning fee of 13,200 yen per unit are required. A short-term cancellation penalty applies: if canceled within one year, a penalty equivalent to two months' total rent is charged; if canceled within two years, a penalty of one month's total rent applies. Any furniture or appliances left behind will be treated as abandoned property. The rental agreement includes a mandatory two-year term with a one-month renewal fee for the new rent. Tenants must also join a rental guarantee scheme and purchase insurance (approximately 18,000 yen for two years). Additional monthly running costs include a 24-hour management fee of 550 yen and a settlement service usage fee of 440 yen.
The location is highly convenient, with Bushu Nagase Station on the Tobu Tojo Line's Ogose branch just a 4-minute walk away, providing excellent access to central Saitama and Tokyo. The area around Moroyama offers a blend of suburban tranquility and local amenities. An interesting local fact is that the town is home to the Moroyama Earthworks, ancient tomb mounds (kofun) that are historical landmarks from the Kofun period. For recreation and nature, the scenic Sayama Hills and the popular Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park, known for its vast green spaces and seasonal flower displays, are within easy reach.
