Compact and Convenient Apartment in Higashiosaka
This affordable apartment in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for individuals. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 19.87 sqm (approximately 6.01 tsubo), featuring a 5.7-tatami mat Western-style room. The property is located on the 1st floor of a 2-story wooden apartment building constructed in January 1998.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, shower, IH cooking heater, closet, shoe box, air conditioning, internet-ready wiring, indoor washing machine space, flooring, loft, storm shutters, roller shutters, propane gas, hot water supply, and a free bicycle parking area. The apartment is designated as non-smoking. The building has a total of 20 units and is managed by a company that performs regular patrols. A 24-hour安心サービス (peace of mind service) is available for a monthly fee of 1,100 yen. Internet service is available for 1,980 yen per month. The rent is 25,800 yen per month with a common area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. A security deposit is not required, but key money equivalent to one month's rent is applicable. A parking space is available for 10,000 yen per month. The lease term is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance and a rental guarantee (either 50% or 100% of total rent) are required.
Special notes from the agent indicate the property is suitable for elderly residents. The internet environment is provided by J:COM. Two rental options are available: 25,800 yen without furniture and appliances, or 29,800 yen with furniture and appliances (treated as remaining items), which includes a TV, TV stand, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, and table.
The area of Higashiosaka is a vibrant part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area, known for its manufacturing heritage and as the home of many small and medium-sized enterprises. An interesting local fact is that Higashiosaka is sometimes called the "town of manufacturing" and hosts the Danjiri Festival, famous for its daring, fast-pulled festival floats. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic landmark surrounded by beautiful park grounds, located a short train ride away.
