Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Sakai's Quiet Residential Area
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for individuals or couples. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 16.47 sqm (approximately 4.98 tsubo), featuring a 6.5-tatami mat Western-style room and a 1-tatami mat kitchen area. The unit is situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1986. A south-facing balcony of 2.43 sqm provides natural light and outdoor space.
Key financial details make this apartment an accessible option. The monthly rent is 32,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 3,000 yen. Notably, there is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金), allowing residents to allocate saved costs towards starting their new life. A one-time key exchange fee of 15,400 yen applies. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant liability insurance is required (approximately 10,000 yen per year), and a rental guarantee company must be used (typically 50% of the rent).
Equipment and features include a toilet with a warm-water washlet, a combined bath and toilet room, shower, gas stove, shoe box, air conditioning, washing machine space, cushion flooring, lighting fixtures, monitor intercom, fire alarm, city gas, hot water supply, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes indicate that small dogs and cats are negotiable (ペット相談、小型犬可、猫可). The property is described as being in a quiet residential area (閑静な住宅街).