Compact and Convenient Apartment in Hachioji's Quiet Residential Area
This affordable apartment in Hachioji, Tokyo, offers a compact living solution with a monthly rent of 21,000 yen plus a 2,000 yen monthly common area fee. The unit is a 12.47 sqm (approximately 3.77 tsubo) one-room layout located on the 2nd floor of a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 1964. The property features a south-facing orientation for good sunlight.
Key agent notes and equipment details have been translated: The room comes furnished with a bed, a two-door freezer-refrigerator, an IH cooking heater, a desk, and a chair. A microwave is also included. Notably, the room does not have a private bath or a washing machine space. Residents use the on-site coin-operated bath room (300 yen for 30 minutes), coin-operated shower room (100 yen for 10 minutes), and coin laundry (washing machine: 100 yen for 60 minutes; gas dryer: 100 yen for 20 minutes). Outdoor bicycle parking is free, while covered bicycle parking is free on the 2nd floor and paid on the 1st floor. An adjacent parking space is available for 7,700 yen per month. Other building amenities include a dimple key system, security cameras, fire alarms, and it is a corner room. The property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Special remarks regarding costs: There is a one-month free rent period for the rent and common area fee. If the contract starts from the beginning of the month, the initial contract payment is 23,843 yen, which includes a one-year insurance premium of 10,000 yen, a water fee of 1,562 yen, and an initial guarantee fee of 12,281 yen. If the contract starts mid-month, the first month's rent and common area fee are free, with the following month's charges prorated. A cleaning fee of 27,500 yen is payable upon moving out. The rental contract is for a 2-year term with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. A rental guarantee subscription is required (Elz Support Inc., initial fee: 12,281 yen, then 12,000 yen every 12 months, with a monthly bank transfer fee of 250 yen). Early termination within the first year incurs a penalty of one month's rent. The property is male-only.
The area of Hachioji offers a blend of urban convenience and natural escape, nestled against the mountains of western Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that Hachioji is home to the ruins of Hachioji Castle, a fortress built by the Hojo clan in the Sengoku period and later destroyed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Mount Takao, a popular hiking destination with ancient temples, stunning views, and a cable car, located just a short train ride away.
