Bracketed by the Ōu Mountains to the west, the Abukuma Highlands to the east, and the Abukuma River flowing from south to north, Fukushima-shi sits within the Fukushima Basin in the central northeast region of Fukushima Prefecture. As the capital city of the prefecture, Fukushima-shi has a long and storied history dating back to ancient Japan.
Today Fukushima-shi has the 3rd highest population in Fukushima Prefecture and has an economy that includes agriculture, industry, and goods and services. Fruit cultivation is particularly notable in Fukushima-shi and the city is known for its apple, cherry, peach, and pear orchards that have earned it its nickname of “Fruit Kingdom”. Finding an apartment for rent in this vibrant city allows you to enjoy its thriving pulse of life, while still being in proximity to the beautiful nature and countryside of the surrounding Fukushima Prefecture.
On the search for cheap room or apartment rentals in Fukushima-shi? While the cost of an apartment is important, you should also consider your needs and preferences for daily living. This may include the apartment’s distance or proximity to your workplace, school, railway stations, or other city amenities such as hospitals and banks. Ideally you should hope to find an apartment with a very reasonable rental rate that is still near key amenities, facilities, or transport options.
When you rent your accommodation from Village House, you are assured of convenience, comfort, and ease of living so you can make an easy transition to your new life in Fukushima. Our affordable properties have rental rates beginning from around ¥26,000, and our units range in size from 28.98m2 to 53.08m2 of space to accommodate any housing arrangement. Village House apartments also come with completed renovation so you can move in immediately.
Couples or individuals living alone will appreciate the 2K flats at Village House Matsukawa, which are an 8 minute walk from Kita Shinyoukumiai bank, Fukushima Shinyou Kumiai bank, and the Suzuki Clinic. A half hour’s walk will also bring you to Kanayagawa Station or Matsukawa Station on the JR Tōhoku Main Line (Kuroiso - Rifu - Morioka) which covers stops in Tochigi, Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate Prefectures – giving you endless options for weekend leisure.
Teachers or families with young children looking for a little more space can consider our 2LDK units at Village House Shinobu instead. Being within 30 minutes walking distance of Torikawa Nursery, Torikawa Elementary School, and Shinobu Junior High School, this apartment complex is ideal for those who need to make daily or regular trips to their school. Additional amenities and services nearby such as bus stops, JR railway stations, and post offices also make running errands easier.
The average cost of living in Fukushima is ¥164,000, making it one of the more affordable capital cities to live in within Japan.
The rental process for all Village House apartments is the same, including our properties in Fukushima. Once you’ve selected the apartment and unit of your choice, submit an application form to us with the following documents included:
You may be asked to provide additional documents during the rental process. Find out more in our FAQs.
Renting an apartment in Fukushima from Village House can come with several benefits including:
These benefits only apply to selected Village House properties. Enquire with our call center staff or English-speaking inquiries response team during your rental process to find out if these benefits apply to your selected apartment and unit.
*Dependent on the credit check results and contract details, a deposit may be required.
