Compact and Convenient Apartment in Osaka's Nishinari Ward
This affordable apartment, located in Osaka's Nishinari Ward, offers a practical living solution with a monthly rent of 38,000 yen. The unit is a 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo) one-room layout situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in January 1994. A key advantage is the absence of initial key money (reikin) and security deposit (shikikin), both listed as zero, making moving in more accessible.
Translated agent notes provide essential details on equipment and conditions. The property is equipped with a toilet, allows for a gas stove, includes an air conditioner, and uses city gas. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for elderly residents and is IT-ready for important explanation documents. A critical remark details short-term cancellation penalties: a fee of two months' total rent if canceled within the first year, and one month's total rent if canceled after one year but before two years. Furthermore, a renewal administrative fee of 16,500 yen (tax included) is required every two years. Additional monthly running costs include water fees (approx. 2,000 yen), 24-hour management fees (770 yen), and a settlement service usage fee (440 yen). A non-life insurance policy is required (approx. 18,000 yen for two years), and a rental guarantee from Land Insure is mandatory. Move-out costs include air conditioner cleaning (13,200 yen) and house cleaning (35,200 yen).
The area, Nishinari Ward, is a historically vibrant district of Osaka known for its dense network of shopping streets and local atmosphere. It is conveniently located within an 8-minute walk from Hanazonocho Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line and a 9-minute walk from Nishitenjinya Station on the Nankai Railway Shiomibashi Line, providing excellent access to central Osaka. A notable nearby landmark is the Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai district, a classic symbol of Osaka's retro futurism and a popular observation deck offering panoramic views of the city.
