Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Sakai City's Naka Ward, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for individuals or couples. The property is a 1DK layout with a total floor area of 25.92 square meters (approximately 7.84 tsubo) and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1988. The monthly rent is 38,000 yen with an additional 5,000 yen monthly management fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), reducing initial moving costs.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a system kitchen, an electric cooking stove, storage space, a closet, a shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, internet connectivity, a washing machine space, a security camera, city gas, hot water supply, and a parcel delivery box. The balcony faces south, providing good natural light. Special notes indicate that early termination penalties apply: less than one year incurs a fee of two months' rent, and less than two years incurs one month's rent. Additional move-in costs include a pest control (光触媒プラン) service for 33,000 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen. A key replacement fee starts from 22,000 yen. The rental contract is for a 2-year term with a renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent. A rental guarantee is required, with an initial fee of 30% of the total rent and an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen.
The area of Sakai is rich in history, famously known for its ancient burial mounds (kofun), including the massive Daisenryo Kofun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The apartment is within walking distance of Fukai Station on the Nankai Electric Railway's Semboku Line, providing access to central Osaka. 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 stations.
