Affordable and Secure 1K Apartment in Hirakata City, Osaka
This rental apartment presents a smart choice for cost-conscious individuals, featuring a monthly rent of 30,000 JPY with a manageable 3,000 JPY monthly management fee. A significant financial advantage is the zero deposit (敷金) and zero key money (礼金) requirement, minimizing initial moving costs. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The apartment is equipped with a range of amenities for comfortable living. The unit includes a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a gas stove, storage in all rooms, a shoe box, CATV, and free internet usage. It also comes with a cushioned floor, lighting fixtures, a refrigerator, a washer-dryer, and an indoor space for a washing machine. For security and peace of mind, the apartment features a monitor-equipped intercom with a speaker and display for visitor verification and a double-lock door. The unit is a corner room on the top floor. Building facilities include a bicycle parking area and a motorcycle parking space. Special notes indicate the property is an IT重説対応物件 (IT explanation-compatible property). Parking is available for 7,700 JPY per month on a flat lot. Water is publicly supplied, drainage is to sewer, and there is a garbage area within the premises.
The property is a wooden, two-story apartment building named "Heights KYOYA," built in October 1987. The specific unit is on the 2nd floor of a 12-unit building, with a private floor area of 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo) in a 1K layout consisting of a 6-tatami Western-style room and a 2-tatami kitchen. The balcony faces west. The standard contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Smoking is prohibited, and credit card payments are accepted. A rental guarantee (全保連) is required, with the initial cost at 40% of the total rent and subsequent fees included in the monthly "Al-sapo" fee of 2,790 JPY. Other one-time costs include a key replacement fee starting from 19,800 JPY and a move-out cleaning fee of 33,000 JPY.
Located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, the apartment offers excellent access via the Keihan Main Line. Takawashi Station is an 8-minute walk away, providing a direct commute to central Osaka. The area is well-serviced with convenience stores like Lawson and FamilyMart, shopping facilities such as Sandy and Gyomu Super, and various restaurants including Komeda's Coffee and McDonald's nearby. An interesting local fact is that Hirakata City is home to Kansai Gaidai University, contributing to a vibrant, international atmosphere. The closest major landmark is the historic Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks, offering seasonal flower displays and family-friendly attractions just a short distance away.
