Spacious 2DK Apartment with Convenient Access in Kashiwara City
This rental apartment, located in Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a comfortable living space with a practical layout. The property is a 2DK unit with a total floor area of 35.64 square meters (approximately 10.78 tsubo), featuring two Japanese-style rooms (6.0 tatami mats and 4.5 tatami mats) and a 5.0 tatami mat dining-kitchen area. The apartment is situated on the second floor of a two-story, 16-unit wooden apartment building constructed in November 1977. A balcony is present, with the main exposure facing east.
Translated agent notes regarding equipment and features include: a bicycle parking area (free of charge), but no motorcycle parking. Special notes clarify that the floor plan diagrams prioritize the actual current condition of the property. The transaction type is exclusive agency.
The financial terms are notably tenant-friendly. The monthly rent is 31,000 yen with no additional management or common area fees. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). However, a two-month deposit is required. Other move-in costs include credit card payment as a condition, mandatory rental guarantee enrollment (e.g., Japan Safety), and a required insurance policy of approximately 20,000 yen for two years (e.g., fire insurance, though details may change based on occupant or conditions). A renewal fee is not required. Parking is available for 8,000 yen per month, with space for three or more vehicles. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy, with a standard two-year contract period.
The location is highly convenient, with a convenience store located immediately nearby. Public transport access is provided by Kintetsu Osaka Line's Hozenji Station, just a 9-minute walk away. The area of Kashiwara offers a blend of suburban residential calm with good connectivity to greater Osaka. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the ancient burial mound, the Chayama Kofun, a historical site from the Kofun period. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress and popular tourist destination located within a reasonable train journey from the area.
