What is a fully furnished apartment?

A furnished apartment is a rental property where the furniture and appliances are already installed in the apartment rooms.

Specific items provided include a sofa, bed, TV, table, refrigerator, washing machine, lighting fixtures, curtains, etc. These items are ready to use as soon as you move in, so you don't have to go out of your way to purchase them yourself.

Benefits of fully furnished apartments

There are three advantages to living in a furnished apartment:

Reduced initial costs

When starting a new life alone, the cost of purchasing furniture and appliances can be a financial burden. If you want to buy everything from scratch, the cost can be around 150,000 to 300,000 yen.

You can cut down on this cost by choosing a fully furnished apartment.

Easy to move

Your newly purchased furniture and appliances will need to be transported to your new home. It will be a hassle to do it yourself, and it will be costly to hire a professional to do it for you.

If the items are prepared in your room in advance, you can complete the move by just carrying your personal items. This is a great peace of mind even when you are busy.

No disposal fee for furniture and appliances

One unexpected benefit of living in an apartment that comes with furniture and appliances is how to dispose of them when you move out.

You can just leave it there, so there are no disposal fees. You won't have to worry about how to dispose of it.

Disadvantages of Furnished Apartments

On the other hand, fully furnished apartments also have some disadvantages, so be sure to be aware of these beforehand.

Unable to choose furniture and appliances

In a furnished apartment, you cannot freely choose the furniture and appliances you want to use. If you have particular preferences, you may not be satisfied with the functionality or design.

Keep in mind that even if you no longer need the furniture and appliances provided by the apartment, you cannot dispose of them yourself.

High rent

Furnished apartments tend to have higher rents than regular rental properties. If you plan on residing in the apartment for a long time, you may find that it would have been more economical to purchase your own furniture and appliances at the start.

The degree of overprice varies depending on the property, so it's important to find an apartment where you are satisfied with the monthly rent.

Why fully furnished apartments are recommended for students

Here are some reasons why we recommend furnished apartments to students:

• The time to prepare for school is short
• Because the cost of admission is high
• The period of stay may be short
• Many people return to their parents' homes after moving out.

For example, if you are starting to live alone when you enter a national or public university, the earliest you can decide on your career path is early March.

If you want to start a new life at the beginning of April, you have to follow a very tight schedule, from finding an apartment and signing the contract, to packing your belongings and moving.

If the apartment comes with a set of furniture and appliances, you won't have to buy these items. By reducing the amount of large items you have to carry, you will be more likely to be able to complete the move without the help of a professional mover.

Additionally, while monthly rents tend to be more expensive, furnished apartments tend to have lower initial costs. This is extremely appealing when you start school and are faced with the burden of enrollment fees, tuition fees, and textbook costs.

Even if your plans change and you end up moving back to your parents' house after a short time, you won't have to worry about being stuck with leftover furniture and appliances.

If your apartment comes equipped with a certain amount of furniture and appliances from the start, you'll be able to start your first time living alone smoothly.

This rental property style has many benefits for both the students themselves and the parents who support them.

Cost comparison between furnished apartments and regular rentals

Compared to regular rental properties, furnished apartments are said to have higher monthly rents. Many people may wonder, "How much different is it really?"

Here's an example of the difference in cost:

<General rental>


• Rent: 55,000 yen
• Deposit (2 months) 110,000 yen
• Key money (1 month) 55,000 yen
• Advance rent 55,000 yen
• Brokerage fee (1 month) 55,000 yen
• Furniture and appliance purchase cost: 200,000 yen
• Moving expenses: 50,000 yen

<Furnished apartment>


• Rent: 60,000 yen
• Deposit (2 months) 120,000 yen
• Key money (1 month) 60,000 yen
• Advance rent 60,000 yen
• Brokerage fee (1 month): 60,000 yen
• Furniture and appliance purchase cost: 0 yen
• Moving cost: 0 yen

The total initial costs for signing a contract for a regular rental property is 580,000 yen, while for a furnished apartment it is 360,000 yen. The difference is over 200,000 yen, and it will take nearly two years to make up for the difference in monthly rent.

Please carefully consider the cost difference and decide which option to choose.

summary

For economic reasons and to reduce the hassle of moving in, we recommend apartments with furniture and appliances for students living alone. This will allow you to get off to a smooth start to your first time living alone.

Be sure to understand the advantages and disadvantages of furnished apartments and find the property style that's best suited to you.