Spacious 9-Jo Studio Apartment Steps from Shin-Osaka Station
This well-positioned rental apartment offers a convenient and comfortable lifestyle just a 2-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station. The property is ideal for commuters, students, and frequent Shinkansen users, providing easy access to major transit lines. The unit itself is a spacious one-room layout featuring a generous 9-jo (approx. 21.3 sqm) living area, providing ample room for daily life.
Key features and equipment translated from the agent notes include: Bath and toilet are in the same room, storage space, shoe box, air conditioning, security cameras, corner room, city gas, elevator (two elevators in the building), bicycle parking available, and motorcycle parking available. Special notes highlight that the keys are managed by the listing company, it is a corner unit, monthly water charges are approximately 2,000 yen, key replacement cost upon moving in is 16,500 yen, and house cleaning fee upon moving out is 27,500 yen. The apartment is also suitable for office or SOHO use.
The building is an 8-story SRC structure, with this unit located on the 7th floor. It features an internal corridor, ensuring comfort on rainy days. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate consultation regarding move-in. Additional costs include a key money of 2 months' rent, no security deposit, a monthly management fee of 8,000 yen, and a required non-life insurance policy of approximately 18,000 yen for two years. A rental guarantee through "宅建ファミリー共済" is also required.
The surrounding Shin-Osaka area is a major transportation hub, seamlessly connecting Osaka to the rest of Japan via the Shinkansen. An interesting fact is that the station was opened in 1964 just in time for the first Tokaido Shinkansen service and the Tokyo Olympics. The closest major landmark is the iconic Umeda Sky Building, a spectacular twin-tower complex in nearby Kita-ku known for its Floating Garden Observatory offering panoramic views of the city.
