Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Osaka's Nishi Ward

This rental apartment offers a compact and functional living space in Osaka's Nishi Ward. The property is a 1K layout with a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room, providing a total private floor area of 18.9 sqm (approximately 5.71 tsubo). Located on the 4th floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1983, the unit is part of a small 12-unit complex. The monthly rent is 40,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 2,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The common area fee includes water charges. While the apartment does not have a balcony, it does feature a rooftop area accessible to residents.

Essential equipment includes a toilet, closet, lighting fixtures, security camera, fire alarm, city gas, running water, sewer system, and a bicycle parking area (no motorcycle parking). The agent notes specify that an air conditioner will be installed in the window frame upon deciding to move in. Special conditions apply: there is a 2-year occupancy agreement. If the tenant moves out within 2 years, a penalty equivalent to 2 months' rent (including the common area fee) will be incurred. Key money can be paid in installments.

The property is LGBT-friendly and open to consultation for elderly or disabled households, foreign nationals, and low-income earners (including those on welfare). It is suitable for singles or two-person occupancy, allows room-sharing (consultation required), permits smoking, and can be used as an office or company housing. Pets and musical instruments are not allowed. No guarantor is required, but enrollment in a rental guarantee program (K-net Inc. or Osaka Takken Support Center) with 100% rent guarantee is mandatory. There is no renewal fee, and the initial contract period is 2 years.