Spacious 2DK Apartment with Free Rent and No Agent Fees in Kashiwazaki
This well-presented apartment, located on the second floor of the two-story Sekigahara Heights building, offers a comfortable and convenient living space in Niigata's Kashiwazaki City. The 34.78㎡ (approximately 10.52 tsubo) unit features a 2DK layout with a 6-tatami Japanese-style room and a separate 6-tatami Western-style room, providing flexible space for living and sleeping. The apartment benefits from a southwest-facing orientation, ensuring good sunlight throughout the day.
Key property features, as detailed in the agent notes, include excellent sunlight, no units above (meaning you are on the top floor), an on-site garbage disposal area, one free parking space, a card key entry system, a separate bath and toilet, a bidet toilet seat with warm water washing, air conditioning, and an indoor space for a washing machine. Critically, the listing specifies no agent commission fees are required, no key money (礼金) is required, and there is one month of free rent (details are in the remarks section). However, joining a guarantee company is mandatory for tenancy.
The monthly rent is 38,000 JPY, with a security deposit (敷金) of 45,000 JPY. Additional monthly fees include a 1,500 JPY common area maintenance fee and a 1,120 JPY neighborhood association fee. The property was built in February 1987, making it 39 years old, and is of wooden construction. It is situated within a 23-minute walk from Higashi-Kashiwazaki Station on the JR Echigo Line and a 1-minute walk from the Tazuka 1-chome bus stop.
The Kashiwazaki area offers a blend of coastal living and cultural history. An interesting local fact is that Kashiwazaki is home to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, one of the largest nuclear power stations in the world by net electrical power rating. For recreation and tourism, the scenic Sado Island, a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its rich history, traditional performing arts, and dramatic coastlines, is accessible via ferry from the nearby port of Niigata City, making for a fantastic day trip or weekend getaway.
