Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Kitami, Hokkaido
This rental apartment, located in the Tonnda Higashimachi district of Kitami City, Hokkaido, offers a compact and well-equipped living space. The property is a one-room unit on the 4th floor of a 4-story steel-framed apartment building constructed in March 2002. The private area is 19.44 sqm (approximately 5.88 tsubo), laid out as a Western-style room of 8.2 tatami mats. The balcony faces west, providing the main source of natural light.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of equipment and features. Key amenities include a toilet with a warm-water washlet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a system kitchen with a 2-burner stove, a trunk room, a closet, air conditioning, FF heating, a BS terminal, fiber-optic internet readiness, a washing machine space, lighting fixtures, and a card key system. The property uses propane gas for cooking and hot water. Notably, the building includes a parking space—one car park is free for the tenant, with information on nearby monthly parking available for a second vehicle. There is no dedicated parking for bicycles or motorcycles.
Special notes indicate the property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. The monthly rent is 30,000 yen with an additional 7,000 yen in management fees. The security deposit (敷金) is 320,000 yen, with a refund after deducting actual costs, and there is no key money (礼金). Other move-in costs include a key exchange fee from 5,500 yen and an interior cleaning fee from 33,000 yen. A monthly guarantee fee of 444 yen and non-life insurance of 16,000 yen for two years are also required. The rental guarantee company is 'Anshin,' with a card issuance option, costing 1.2% of the monthly rent. Pets are negotiable, with small dogs, medium dogs, and cats considered. The contract period is two years with no renewal fee.
The area of Kitami is known for its wide-open spaces and agricultural significance, particularly for peppermint and onions. A major landmark not far from the city is Lake Saroma, one of Japan's largest lagoons and a famous site for oyster and scallop farming, offering beautiful coastal scenery and fresh seafood.
