Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Toyonaka, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in the "Heights Bodai-ju 201" building in Shonai-Saiwaicho 2-chome, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and well-equipped living space. The unit is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 21 sqm (approximately 6.35 tsubo). It is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in February 1994. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate move-in.
Key features include a double-sided balcony with a south-facing exposure, ensuring excellent natural light. The apartment comes with essential appliances and fixtures such as an air conditioner, a new IH cooking heater, a mini refrigerator, lighting fixtures, and an electric water heater. Other equipment includes a combined bath and toilet unit with a shower, storage space, optical fiber internet readiness, an indoor washing machine space, a dimple key system, and a corner room location. The building is all-electric and offers bicycle parking as well as motorbike parking for an additional monthly fee of 3,000 yen.
Special notes from the agent highlight the property's good sunlight. A campaign is available for new students, with rent becoming due from April 1st. Important remarks specify that inquiries should be made via email. The rental terms include a two-year contract with a renewal fee of 10,000 yen per year. A damage insurance policy is required (approx. 20,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory (costing 50% of the monthly rent). There is no key money (reikin) and no security deposit (shikikin). The monthly rent is 40,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. A parking space is available for 10,000 yen per month.
The area of Shonai in Toyonaka is a well-established residential district with excellent access to central Osaka. It is served by the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, with Shonai Station just a 6-minute walk away. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shonai Shrine is known for its historic connection to the area's development as a post-station town on the old Saigoku Kaido road. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a magnificent historical landmark easily accessible via train from Shonai Station.
