Albion City Matsumoto: A Modern Apartment in the Heart of Matsumoto
This well-maintained apartment, Albion City Matsumoto, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the historic city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. The property is a 28.03㎡ (approximately 8.47 tsubo) 1K layout, built in March 2002. It is situated on the 4th floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete (RC) building with a total of 28 units, featuring an auto-lock security system for peace of mind.
The apartment comes fully equipped with air conditioning for cooling and heating, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a washbasin, and flooring throughout. It includes a balcony and dedicated storage space. As a rental property, the monthly rent is 46,900 yen. Additional monthly fees include a common area maintenance fee of 6,900 yen and a 24-hour support service fee of 1,100 yen. Key initial costs include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent and a key money (礼金) payment also equivalent to one month's rent. There is a separate, non-refundable guarantee fee for a rent guarantee service, with an initial cost of 50% of the total rent (minimum 20,000 yen) and a subsequent monthly fee of 1.5% of the total rent. The renewal fee upon contract renewal is one month of the new rent. Other one-time move-in costs include pest control (16,500 yen), and move-out fees for key replacement (26,400 yen), standard cleaning (44,000 yen), and air conditioner cleaning (16,500 yen).
The location provides excellent access, being a 17-minute walk from both the JR Shinonoi Line's Matsumoto Station and the JR Oito Line's Kita-Matsumoto Station. Matsumoto is a city rich in culture and history, famously home to Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most beautiful and complete original castles, designated as a National Treasure. The area offers a unique blend of traditional architecture and access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Japanese Alps, making it ideal for those who appreciate both urban convenience and outdoor recreation.