Compact and Convenient Apartment in Osaka's Tsurumi Ward
This rental apartment, located in Tsurumi Ward, Osaka City, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for a single occupant. The property is a one-room unit with a Western-style room measuring approximately 10.5 tatami mats (20 sqm wall-core measurement). It is situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1989. The apartment features a balcony, air conditioning, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a closet, a bay window, lighting fixtures, and a delivery box. Notably, the internet usage fee is free. The building is equipped with an auto-lock security system and a monitor-equipped intercom. The apartment is a corner unit, providing extra light and privacy. Utilities include city gas, public water supply, and sewerage. There is a bicycle parking area, but no parking for cars or motorcycles.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 49,000 yen plus a 5,000 yen monthly management/common area fee. The key money (reikin) is equivalent to one month's rent, while the security deposit (shikikin) is none. There is a one-time key exchange fee starting from 22,000 yen and an indoor cleaning fee also starting from 22,000 yen. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. The property requires the tenant to subscribe to a small-amount short-term insurance (e.g., Aqua) costing approximately 20,000 yen for 2 years, and to join a rental guarantee program with an initial fee of 40% of one month's rent and a monthly fee of 800 yen. A bank transfer fee of 440 yen applies. Conditions for tenancy are strict: pets, musical instruments, two-person occupancy, room sharing, DIY, customization, smoking, and use as an office or SOHO are all prohibited. The property is limited to single occupants, though company housing is acceptable. A guarantor is required.
The apartment boasts excellent access to public transportation, being within an 11-minute walk from Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Station and a 9-minute walk from Yokotsute Station, making two stations readily usable. The area is highly convenient, with the large AEON Mall Tsurumiryokuchi shopping facility just 200 meters away. Tsurumi Ward is home to the expansive Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, a vast green space that was the site of the 1990 International Garden and Greenery Exposition. This park, a major landmark, offers a peaceful retreat from city life with its seasonal flowers, open lawns, and cultural facilities.
