Spacious 3DK Apartment in Hirakata City, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a comfortable living space with a 3DK layout. The property is situated on the top (5th) floor of a reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in August 1977. The total floor area is 54.37 square meters (approximately 16.44 tsubo), comprising a 6-tatami Japanese-style room, two 4.5-tatami Japanese-style rooms, and a 6-tatami dining-kitchen area. A 9.03 square meter balcony with a southwest-facing orientation provides natural light and outdoor space.
Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 44,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial costs are structured with one month's rent as key money (reikin), no security deposit (shikikin), and no renewal fee. However, there are mandatory one-time charges for key replacement (from 22,000 yen) and house cleaning (from 55,000 yen) upon moving out. The lease requires a two-year contract and mandatory enrollment in both rental guarantee (through Casa Co., Ltd.) and property insurance (21,000 yen for two years). The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable.
According to the agent's notes, the equipment includes a separate bath and toilet, a washbasin area, city gas, and water/sewer systems. Special notes clarify that pets and musical instruments are not allowed. Two-person occupancy is permitted, and room-sharing arrangements can be discussed. A guarantor is required. The agent also states that the floor plan may differ from the actual condition, and the current condition takes precedence.
The area of Hirakata City is a family-friendly residential suburb of Osaka, known for its balance of urban convenience and natural greenery. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks, which opened in 1910. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Katsuo-ji Temple, a famous Buddhist temple nestled in the mountains north of the city, renowned for its collection of countless Daruma dolls and its beautiful autumn foliage.
