Compact and Convenient Apartment in Osaka's Habikino City
This apartment, located in Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for singles or couples. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 23.18 sqm (approximately 7.01 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a two-story building. The monthly rent is 47,000 yen with an additional 2,000 yen monthly management fee. Key financial terms are tenant-friendly, with no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金) required. A one-month renewal fee applies at the end of the standard two-year contract period.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern living. Features include a separate toilet and bath, an independent washbasin area, a shower-equipped vanity counter, and a system kitchen with a 2-burner gas stove. Other amenities comprise a closet, shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, fiber-optic internet (with free usage fees), an indoor space for a washing machine, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a corner room location. The property uses propane gas for cooking and hot water. Special notes indicate that the apartment is suitable for elderly residents. Important conditions include an early termination penalty (two months' rent if terminated within the first year, one month's rent within two years), parking for motorcycles (scooters only) and bicycles (free), and mandatory use of a guarantor company. Additional move-in costs include 33,000 yen for pest control (photocatalyst plan) and 55,000 yen for cleaning. A key replacement fee starts from 22,000 yen.
The location provides excellent access via the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, with Furuichi Station just an 11-minute walk away. The area is served by convenient amenities like a Seven-Eleven and shopping facilities such as Kintetsu Plaza Furuichi. An interesting fact about Habikino City is that it is home to the massive Kofun (tumulus) clusters, including the famous Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun, one of the largest tomb mounds in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historical significance adds a unique cultural layer to the city's residential neighborhoods.
