Spacious and Affordable 2K Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a comfortable and economical living space. The property is a 2K layout with a total private floor area of 32 square meters (approximately 9.68 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room, a 3-tatami mat Western-style room, and a 2-tatami mat kitchen area. The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is situated on the first floor of the second story. It was built in February 1970.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 29,000 yen and a common area maintenance fee of 1,000 yen. The initial costs are designed to be budget-friendly, with a key money (reikin) of 30,000 yen and no security deposit (shikikin). The total initial move-in cost is advertised to be under 100,000 yen. The lease contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. The property requires rental guarantee company membership, with options like Nihon Chintai Hoshō costing 15,000 yen for two years.
Essential equipment and features, as noted by the agent, include a separate bath and toilet, allowance for a gas stove (the property uses propane gas), and a simple flush toilet system which contributes to lower water bills. The agent's special remarks highlight that the apartment is bright as it is an end unit, and the keys are held at the agency. The toilet is a final sump type (saishū masu kumitori).
The area is well-served by local amenities. The nearest major train station is the Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line's Hatsushiba Station, just a 6-minute walk away. For daily needs, a Seven-Eleven convenience store is 217 meters away, and a LIFE supermarket is within 562 meters. The property is situated in Sakai City, a historically rich area known for its ancient burial mounds (kofun), including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group. The city offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern suburban living, with excellent access to central Osaka.
