How to rent an apartment in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Here is what it takes to rent an apartment in Japan.
1. Initial Cost
Shikikin (Refundable deposit): equivalent to 2-3 month rent
Reikin(None refundable Key Money): equivalent to 0-1 month rent
Rent for comming month
Real Estate Agent fee: equivalent to 1 month rent
Tenant Insurance: depends
2. Guarantor
Local guarantor is neccesary.
If you do not have the guarantor, there is a guarantor system available.
Check with real estate agent.
3. Furniture
The general apartment does not have furniture, electric appliances, nor curtain.
You might need:
Bed or Futon, Curtain, carpet
TV, Microwave, Refregerator, Toaster, Lights,
Gas cook top
3. Rental term
General contract term is for two years.
If you are staying in Sendai for less than two years, or even less than a year, you might think about staying in a furnished single month contract apartment.
We have following apartments available for foreign visitors.