Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Shijonawate, Osaka
This rental apartment offers a comfortable and modern living space in a highly convenient location. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 24.92 sqm (approximately 7.53 tsubo), comprising an 8-tatami mat Western-style room and a 2.5-tatami mat kitchen area. The balcony faces southeast, providing good natural light. The building is a 4-story steel structure, and this unit is located on the 3rd floor. It was built in October 1992.
The apartment comes well-equipped for contemporary living. Key features include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, an IH cooking heater that evenly heats ingredients and makes cleaning splattered oil from frying easy, ample storage space including a shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, and fiber-optic internet with free internet usage fees. Other amenities are a washing machine space, cushion flooring, a monitor intercom, city gas, hot water supply, and a free bicycle parking area. The property also includes a support service called "Charmaison Life Support" for a monthly fee of 1,320 yen.
Financial details include a monthly rent of 41,000 yen plus a monthly common service fee of 3,000 yen. The initial costs consist of a security deposit (Shikikin) of 20,000 yen, key money (Reikin) of 50,000 yen, and a special cleaning contract fee of 33,000 yen. A credit card payment is accepted for initial costs. The lease term is 2 years, and a renewal fee applies. Tenant insurance is required (approx. 17,800 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee is mandatory (initial guarantee fee of 22,000 yen, with a monthly fee equivalent to 1% of the total rent). The property is currently vacant, and the move-in date is negotiable.
The location is exceptionally convenient, being just a 2-minute walk from Shinobigaoka Station on the Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line), providing easy access to central Osaka and surrounding areas. The area of Shijonawate offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that the city's name, "Shijonawate," is derived from a historic battle in the 14th century. For recreation, residents can easily visit the expansive grounds of Shijonawate Shrine, a historic and culturally significant site, or enjoy shopping at the nearby AEON Mall Shijonawate.
