Affordable and Convenient Rental Apartment in Kashiwazaki, Niigata
This rental apartment, Stella Kashiwazaki Room 101, offers a practical and cost-effective living solution in the city of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture. The property is a 2DK layout with a total floor area of 39.75 sqm, featuring one Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats) and one Western-style room (6 tatami mats), along with a 5.5-tatami mat dining-kitchen area. It is located on the first floor of a two-story steel-framed apartment building constructed in June 1973.
The apartment comes with several key features and amenities. The equipment and facilities include proximity to the nearest station, an on-site garbage disposal area, a corner unit residence, separate bathroom and toilet, a heated toilet seat with bidet function, an independent washbasin area, air conditioning, city gas supply, flooring in all rooms, an indoor space for a washing machine, lighting fixtures in each room, and immediate move-in availability. Importantly, there is no brokerage fee required, and no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) is necessary. However, enrollment with a guarantor company is required.
The monthly rent is set at a low 32,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. Additional monthly costs include a neighborhood association fee of 1,000 yen and an optional off-site parking space for 4,000 yen. Initial move-in costs are limited to a fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen (renewed every two years) and a guarantor company fee of 29,600 yen. A renewal administrative fee of 11,000 yen is charged every two years upon contract renewal.
Kashiwazaki is a coastal city in Niigata known for its nuclear power plant controversy, but also for its beautiful coastline and traditional festivals like the Kashiwazaki Great Fireworks Festival. The area is rich in natural scenery and local culture. A notable nearby landmark is the scenic Sado Island, a short ferry ride away, which is a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its history, wildlife, and dramatic coastlines.
