Compact and Convenient Apartment in Shijonawate, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a practical and affordable living solution. The monthly rent is 33,000 yen, with no additional management or common area fees. A significant financial advantage is the zero deposit (敷金) and zero key money (礼金) requirement, making initial moving costs exceptionally low. The property is a 3-story steel-framed apartment building, with this unit situated on the 2nd floor. It features a compact yet efficient layout with a total private floor area of 18 square meters (approximately 5.44 tsubo).
The apartment comes equipped with several amenities for comfortable daily living. These include an air conditioner, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a bath dryer, a washlet toilet seat, an electric stove, a closet, a shoe box, CATV and fiber-optic internet readiness, a washing machine space, wooden flooring, and city gas. The unit also has a balcony. Additional monthly running costs include a neighborhood association fee of 300 yen and an emergency support service fee of 1,100 yen. The initial contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee of 10,000 yen per year. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company must be used (initial fee 20,000 yen).
The location is highly convenient, being just a 4-minute walk from Shinobigaoka Station on the Katamachi Line. This provides easy access to central Osaka and beyond. Daily shopping is effortless with Lucky Shinobigaoka Station Front Store (281m) and Gourmet City Shinobigaoka Store (253m) nearby. The larger AEON MALL Shijonawate is also within a reasonable distance. The area is part of the wider Nara Basin region, historically significant in the Kansai area. A major nearby landmark is the historic Shijonawate Shrine, known for its connection to the legendary warrior Kusunoki Masashige and offering a serene, historical atmosphere amidst the modern city.
