Spacious 2DK Apartment in Sakai, Osaka with Modern Amenities
This rental apartment, located in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, offers a comfortable living space of 46.7 sqm (approximately 14.12 tsubo) in a convenient and well-connected area. The unit is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1985. The layout is a practical 2DK, featuring a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a washbasin, and a kitchen equipped for a gas cooker. The property benefits from a south-west facing balcony, ensuring good natural light.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 48,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 5,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). However, there are initial move-in costs including a key exchange fee from 18,000 yen and a pest control fee of 19,250 yen. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required, costing approximately 20,500 yen for two years, and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory, involving an initial 30% fee and a monthly 1.5% charge, plus a monthly withdrawal fee of 330 yen for rent payments.
The apartment is equipped with modern conveniences such as CATV, CATV internet, and town gas for cooking and hot water. A special note mentions that the property is located within a land readjustment area. Important remarks clarify that conditions, layout, and equipment are subject to change. Cancellation within one year of the contract requires a penalty of one month's rent. The building is serviced by J:COM's "In My Room" package, which includes cable TV, a free CS 6-channel pack, free 120M internet, and free Wi-Fi. The common area fee is not prorated.
The area of Sakai is rich in history, famously known for its ancient burial mounds (kofun), including the massive Daisenryo Kofun, which is one of the largest tombs in the world. The apartment is a 13-minute walk from Fukai Station on the Nankai Electric Railway Semboku Line, providing easy access to central Osaka. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress surrounded by beautiful parklands, easily reachable via train from Fukai Station.
