Compact and Convenient 2K Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This affordable rental apartment is located in the Higashi-ku ward of Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The property is a 2K layout with a total private floor area of 35 sqm (approximately 10.58 tsubo), offering a comfortable living space. It is situated on the first floor of a single-story wooden building constructed in January 1973. The apartment is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment features a separate bath and toilet. The property uses propane gas, with the contact for the gas service being Shinanen Kansai Himawari Gas Center at 072-997-3692. A key detail is that the keys for the apartment are held at the agent's office. It is also important to note that the photographs provided are for reference only, and the actual condition of the property takes precedence over the floor plan.
The monthly rent is 38,000 JPY with no additional monthly management or common area fees. There is no security deposit (敷金) required. However, a one-time key money (礼金) of 50,000 JPY is applicable. Other initial costs include a first-time guarantee fee of 19,000 JPY and an agency commission of 41,800 JPY. Ongoing costs include a monthly rent auto-debit fee of 440 JPY and an annual renewal guarantee fee of 10,000 JPY. The contract period is for 2 years with a renewal fee, and tenant insurance is required (approximately 18,000 JPY for 2 years, subject to change). A parking space is available nearby for an additional 8,000 JPY per month.
The area is well-serviced with convenience stores like 7-Eleven Hatsushiba Station East Shop within a 470m walk. For daily shopping, the Sundi Hatsushiba store is about 863m away. The apartment is a 7-minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line's Hagihara Tenjin Station, providing excellent access to central Osaka. An interesting local fact is that Sakai City, once an autonomous city-state and a major port, is famous for its historical ties to the tea ceremony and the production of high-quality kitchen knives. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic landmark surrounded by beautiful park grounds, easily accessible via train from the nearby station.
