Spacious 2DK Apartment in Sakai, Osaka with Convenient Access to Osaka City
This well-maintained apartment, located in Sakai City's Nishi Ward, offers a comfortable living space of 41.32 sqm (approximately 12.49 tsubo) with a practical 2DK layout. The property features two 6-tatami mat Japanese-style rooms and a separate 6-tatami mat dining-kitchen area, providing clear separation between living and sleeping quarters. Situated on the first floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in February 1980, the apartment is immediately available for occupancy.
Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 47,000 yen plus a 3,000 yen monthly common area maintenance fee. The initial costs consist of a 100,000 yen key money (reikin) payment, with no security deposit (shikikin) required. Additional move-in fees include a key replacement cost starting from 18,700 yen and a disinfection fee of 17,600 yen. The rental contract is for a standard two-year term with no renewal fee. The property requires rental guarantee membership (with Japan Residence Guarantee) and fire insurance, approximately 16,000 yen. Credit card payments are accepted for transactions.
The apartment is in a highly convenient location, just a 5-minute walk from Tomiki Station on the JR Hanwa Line, providing direct access to central Osaka and Wakayama. The area is known for its blend of residential calm and urban accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Sakai City, once one of Japan's most important trading ports during the Sengoku period, is famous for its long history of high-quality knife and tool manufacturing. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress and popular tourist destination easily reachable via train from Tomiki Station.