Compact and Convenient Apartment Near Kinki University
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in a quiet residential area of Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture. The property is a one-room unit located on the 4th floor of a 4-story steel-framed apartment building constructed in March 1990. With a private floor area of 17.25 sqm (approximately 5.21 tsubo), the apartment includes a balcony facing east, ensuring good sunlight and ventilation.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities for comfortable living, including an air conditioning unit, an IH cooking heater, a shoe box, a closet, a toilet, a combined bath and toilet room, a washbasin, flooring, lighting fixtures, and internet connectivity. Utilities are supplied via city gas, public water, and sewer systems. Please note that the air conditioner is a remaining fixture, meaning any repairs or replacements are the tenant's responsibility. The building features a free bicycle parking area and a paid motorcycle parking space (2,200 yen per month).
Special notes highlight the property's location in a quiet residential neighborhood on flat land with excellent sunlight and ventilation. The apartment is suitable for singles and welcomes students, making it an ideal choice for those studying at the nearby university. However, pets, musical instruments, room sharing, DIY modifications, customizations, and smoking are not permitted. A credit card payment option is available for transactions.
The monthly rent is 27,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 2,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Other move-in costs include an indoor cleaning fee starting from 22,000 yen. The rental contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 18,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory (initial fee: 50% of total rent, monthly renewal fee: 700 yen, collection service fee: 440 yen per month).
The area is highly convenient for daily life, with multiple convenience stores, supermarkets, banks, and a post office within a short walking distance. A major highlight is the proximity to Kinki University, just a 4-minute walk away. For broader exploration, the historic Shitennō-ji Temple, one of Japan's oldest officially administered temples, founded by Prince Shōtoku in 593, is approximately a 30-minute train and walk journey from the nearby station, offering a deep dive into Osaka's cultural heritage.
