Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Toyonaka, Osaka
This 1K apartment, located in the quiet neighborhood of Hotaruike Higashimachi 3-chome, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for students or individuals. The unit features a single Western-style room of 8 tatami mats and a balcony facing south, providing natural light and a pleasant atmosphere. The total private floor area is 22.20 sqm (approximately 6.71 tsubo).
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with a combined bath and toilet unit, air conditioning, and free internet access. It is a corner unit with city gas, public water supply, and sewerage. The building features city gas for hot water heating. Notably, the apartment benefits from two-sided natural light. Parking for bicycles and motorcycles is available free of charge. The building itself is a 3-story reinforced concrete (PC) structure built in March 1988, with a total of 9 units. This apartment is located on the 1st floor of the 3-story building.
The rental terms are straightforward: a monthly rent of 35,000 JPY plus a 5,000 JPY monthly management/common area fee. There is no key money (reikin), no security deposit (shikikin), and no renewal fee. The contract period is 2 years. Additional move-in costs include a mandatory insurance fee of 8,500 JPY for a 4-year student liability insurance policy (contents may vary). The property is designated for students only, and pets and smoking are not permitted. A guarantor is required.
The area is highly accessible, situated within a 9-minute walk from the Osaka Monorail Main Line's Hotarugaike Station and an 8-minute walk from the Hankyu Railway Takarazaka Line's Hotarugaike Station. This connectivity makes commuting to central Osaka and beyond exceptionally convenient. An interesting local fact is that the station name "Hotarugaike" (Firefly Pond) originates from a historical pond in the area that was once known for fireflies. The closest major landmark is the expansive Expo '70 Commemorative Park, the site of the 1970 World's Fair, which is now a vast public park featuring the iconic Tower of the Sun, museums, and beautiful Japanese gardens, located just a few stations away on the Osaka Monorail.
