Compact and Bright 2K Apartment in Sakai's Quiet Residential Neighborhood
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a comfortable living space with a total floor area of 27.45㎡ (approximately 8.3 tsubo). The 2K layout includes a 5.5-tatami Western-style room, a 4-tatami Western-style room, and a 4.5-tatami kitchen area. A significant feature is its south-facing orientation, ensuring the rooms stay warm even during the shorter daylight hours of winter.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a toilet with a warm-water washlet, a shower, a high-temperature differential hot water system, a window in the bathroom, a washbasin, a shower-equipped vanity, an open kitchen with an II-type layout and a 2-burner gas stove. The unit also comes with ample storage space, air conditioning, CATV, a washing machine space, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, security cameras, a fire alarm, and is a corner unit. Utilities are city gas, with hot water supply available. A free bicycle parking area is provided. Special notes confirm the property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. A key point for pet lovers is that small dogs and cats are allowed, subject to consultation.
The financial terms are tenant-friendly, with a monthly rent of 47,000 yen plus a 3,000 yen monthly management fee. There is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金). Other move-in costs include a key exchange fee starting from 15,400 yen. The contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee. Tenant liability insurance (approx. 20,000 yen per year) and a rental guarantee (approx. 50% of rent) are required.
The apartment is situated in Sakai Ward, a historically rich area of Osaka. Sakai is famously known for its deep historical roots as a key port and center of trade and craftsmanship during the Sengoku period, and it is home to one of Japan's largest kofun (ancient burial mounds), the Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property offers convenient access to daily amenities, with supermarkets, convenience stores, and banks within a short walking distance.
