Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Higashiosaka
This rental apartment, located in the Minowa 2-chome area of Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for a single occupant. The property is a 1K layout with a Western-style room of approximately 5 tatami mats and a separate kitchen area. The total floor area is 17.96 sqm (approximately 5.43 tsubo), featuring a balcony of 1.62 sqm with primary sunlight exposure from the east. The building is a 3-story steel structure built in August 1998, and this unit is situated on the 3rd floor. The monthly rent is 30,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 3,000 yen. Key money is required at 50,000 yen, while the security deposit is waived. There is no renewal fee for the standard 2-year contract period.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, IH cooking heater, closet, air conditioning, BS terminal, carpet flooring, lighting fixtures, refrigerator, auto-lock, fire alarm (detector), top floor, propane gas, tap water, public water supply, sewer, propane gas water heating, garbage area within the premises, and free bicycle parking. Special notes indicate the property is on flat land, has two-sided lighting, and offers access to two train stations. Important conditions are also specified: pets are not allowed, occupancy is limited to single persons only, musical instruments are prohibited, two-person occupancy is not permitted, room sharing is not allowed, DIY and customization are prohibited, a guarantor is required, and the unit cannot be used as an office or for SOHO purposes. A monthly parking space is available nearby for 10,000 yen.
The Higashiosaka area is a dynamic part of the Keihanshin metropolitan region, known for its manufacturing heritage and vibrant local communities. An interesting fact is that Higashiosaka is sometimes called the "City of Monozukuri" (manufacturing) and is home to countless small and medium-sized factories, contributing significantly to Japan's industrial base. For recreation, residents can easily visit the iconic Osaka Castle, a major historical landmark and park located a reasonable distance away, offering beautiful grounds and a museum housed in its central keep.
