Compact and Convenient Apartment in Moriguchi, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in the Rafine Moriguchi 202 building, offers a compact and efficient living space of 19.53 sqm (approximately 5.9 tsubo) with a 1K layout. The monthly rent is 37,000 yen, with an additional 5,000 yen monthly management fee. Key financial terms are tenant-friendly: there is no key money (礼金無) and no security deposit (敷金・精算無). The apartment is situated on the 2nd floor of a 7-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in April 1991.
The property is well-equipped for modern living. Features include a toilet, a unit bath (bath and toilet in the same room), a shower, a washbasin, an IH cooking heater, a closet, a shoe box, air conditioning, BS and CATV terminals, CATV internet (with free internet usage fee), an indoor washing machine space, an auto-lock entry system, security cameras, a fire alarm, hot water supply, all-electric appliances, an elevator, and a parcel delivery box. The building has a total of 29 units.
Special notes from the agent include important contract details. A short-term cancellation penalty applies: if the contract is terminated in less than 2 years, a penalty of one month's rent is required. Internet listing disclaimer: the agent can also introduce properties not listed online. Additional move-in costs include 33,000 yen for pest control (photocatalyst plan) and 55,000 yen for cleaning. Use of a guarantee company is mandatory, and a renewal administrative fee of 37,000 yen is required. The transaction type is exclusive agency.
The location is highly convenient, with Moriguchi Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line just a 5-minute walk away, and Keihan Moriguchi City Station on the Keihan Main Line within a 10-minute walk. The area provides easy access to central Osaka. An interesting local fact is that Moriguchi City is known for its production of traditional Japanese *senbei* rice crackers. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress and popular tourist destination located a short train ride away.
