Compact and Bright 1K Apartment in Toyama City
This rental apartment, located in the Gofuku area of Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, offers a compact yet well-considered living space. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 19.2 sqm (approximately 5.8 tsubo), featuring a 6.5-tatami mat Western-style room. A key feature is its corner room positioning, which allows for two-sided natural light and includes a bay window, making the interior notably bright. The balcony is positioned to offer a degree of privacy from external view.
The property is equipped with essential amenities including an air conditioner (already cleaned), a unit bath/toilet, flooring, lighting fixtures, a telephone jack, and a designated space for a refrigerator and washing machine. It is also set up with NTT fiber-optic internet. Utilities include propane gas for cooking and hot water. Additional building facilities include a free bicycle parking area and a paid car parking space available for 4,000 yen per month.
Regarding costs, the monthly rent is 25,000 yen with no administration or common service fees. There is no key money (reikin) or security deposit (shikikin). Other one-time move-in costs include a cleaning fee of 35,000 yen and an agency commission of 27,500 yen. Running costs include a fixed water rate of 1,500 yen per month, an internet usage fee of 1,000 yen per month, and a 24-hour support service fee of 1,000 yen per month. The lease contract is for 2 years with no renewal fee, and rental guarantee utilization is possible. Smoking is not permitted in the unit.
The building itself is a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 1985, with this apartment located on the 1st floor. It is managed by a company that performs regular inspections. The location is highly convenient, being just a 3-minute walk from Toyama Chitetsu Dentetsu Toyama Shinai Line's Toyama Daigaku-mae Station. The surrounding area is serviced by convenience stores, shops, and restaurants, and is in close proximity to the National University of Toyama's Gofuku Campus.
The Gofuku area provides a blend of academic atmosphere and local convenience. An interesting fact about Toyama City is that it is known as the 'City of Water,' with fresh water flowing abundantly from the Tateyama Mountain Range directly into the city's canals and tap water. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the stunning Toyama Castle Park, a reconstructed castle set within beautiful gardens, located just a short train or tram ride away in the city center.
