ALTERNA Higashi-Ikebukuro 708

ALTERNA Higashi-Ikebukuro is a 25.74 m², 2K apartment in Minami-Ikebukuro, with Higashi-Ikebukuro Station about three minutes away and Ikebukuro Station about seven minutes away. Rent is ¥155,000 per month, plus a ¥15,000 management fee. The newer, tiled building has auto-lock entry, an elevator, security cameras and a delivery box. Convenient connections come with a compact footprint and a fairly high monthly cost for the size.

The floor plan separates a 5.2-tatami dining-kitchen from a 2.8-tatami Western-style room, so the bedroom can be closed off rather than doubling as the main living area. The kitchen runs along the entry-side wall, keeping cooking space distinct from the balcony-facing dining area. The bedroom sits beside the bathroom and has a walk-in closet; a shoe cabinet is by the entrance. A narrow corridor connects the entrance, washroom, toilet and bath, making good use of the apartment’s length, though circulation takes up some of its limited area.

The interior has pale wood flooring, light walls and built-in ceiling lights, giving the rooms a simple, bright look. The separate washroom has a vanity, and the bath includes a dryer. The system kitchen has a two-burner gas cooktop; air conditioning and a warm-water bidet toilet are also listed.

A private balcony runs along the front of the main room. The building has bicycle parking and on-site garbage disposal. No brokerage fee or key money is listed; check other move-in costs before applying.