Compact and Convenient Apartment in Hirakata, Osaka
This affordable apartment, located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a practical living solution. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo), situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in August 1985. The monthly rent is 28,000 yen, with a common area fee of 3,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The apartment is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
Key equipment and features include a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, allowance for a gas stove, an air conditioner, and free internet usage. Special notes from the agent highlight that the internet is unlimited (via e-broad), the first contract month can be rent-free (subject to application form completion), and there is a fixed water charge of 3,000 yen. The property requires credit card payment and tenant liability insurance (approximately 13,000 yen for two years). A parking space is available for an additional 8,800 yen per month. The rental contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee.
The apartment is located in the Nakamiyayamato-cho district of Hirakata. The area is well-connected, with Miyanosaka Station on the Keihan Electric Railway's Katano Line approximately a 15-minute walk away. Hirakata is a vibrant city in northern Osaka Prefecture, known for its blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1910 and is a beloved family destination. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Ikoma, which offers hiking trails, panoramic views of the Osaka plain, and the historic Ishikiri Tsurugiya Shrine, a popular site for prayers for good health.
