Compact and Convenient Apartment in Kiyose, Tokyo
This well-maintained apartment in Kiyose, Tokyo, offers a compact and functional living space of 20.00 sqm with a 1K layout. Built in May 1989, the property is a two-story light-gauge steel structure, and this particular unit is located on the second floor. The south-facing orientation ensures excellent sunlight. The current layout features a Japanese-style room (washitsu), but conversion to a Western-style room is negotiable. The unit includes a unit bath, and the balcony is separate from the bathroom and toilet.
The property comes equipped with air conditioning, space for installing a gas stove, a dedicated toilet, a separate bath and toilet, an indoor space for a washing machine, and storage space. It is a corner unit with a balcony and an outdoor parking space for a motorbike (equivalent to a motorized bicycle; details require confirmation). Special notes include: smoking, musical instruments, and kerosene stoves are prohibited indoors. Minpaku (private lodging) and room sharing are not permitted. Upon moving out, the tenant is responsible for key replacement costs, room cleaning, and air conditioning cleaning fees. At contract renewal, a fee equivalent to one month of the new rent plus a contract administration fee of 11,000 yen (excluding tax) is required. A two-year "Anshin Nyukyo Support" (Peace of Mind Move-in Support) package costs 19,800 yen and must be continued throughout the tenancy. The renewal fee is one month of the new rent.
Additional rental terms include a security deposit (shikikin) of one month's rent, key money (reikin) of one month's rent, a monthly common area fee (kyoekihi) of 1,000 yen, and no monthly management fee. A guarantee company is required, with an initial fee of 50% of the total rent and an annual fee of 12,000 yen, plus a monthly bank transfer fee of 440 yen. Insurance is mandatory, with a 20,000 yen deductible. The property is currently vacant and move-in timing is negotiable. Please note this listing is for women only.
Kiyose City in Tokyo offers a more relaxed residential atmosphere while maintaining good access to central Tokyo via the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. An interesting local fact is that Kiyose is known for its many parks and green spaces, including the spacious Showa Kinen Park, which is a short trip away. This vast national park, located partially in the neighboring city of Tachikawa, features beautiful seasonal gardens, forests, and recreational facilities, providing a perfect escape into nature.