Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Higashiosaka
This affordable rental apartment, located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 16.24 sqm (approximately 4.91 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in July 1988. The monthly rent is 29,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen which includes water charges. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), making initial moving costs significantly lower. A one-time key replacement fee of 16,500 yen (tax included) applies.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment is equipped with a unit bath (bath and toilet in the same room), a shower, an IH cooking heater, a shoe box, air conditioning, CATV wiring, a washing machine space, a loft, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a water heater. The property is currently vacant, with the move-in date subject to consultation. The previous tenant is scheduled to move out on December 22. The rental contract is for a standard 2-year term with a renewal fee, and tenant insurance is required (approximately 13,000 yen for 2 years, subject to change). A rental guarantee company membership is also mandatory, with an initial guarantee fee of 60% of one month's rent (minimum 20,000 yen) and an annual renewal fee of 12,000 yen.
The apartment is conveniently located within an 8-minute walk from Konoikeshinden Station on the Katamachi Line, providing easy access to central Osaka. The area of Higashiosaka is historically known as a major center for manufacturing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, contributing significantly to Japan's industrial sector. For a day out, residents can easily visit the iconic Osaka Castle, one of Japan's most famous landmarks, which is accessible via train for exploring its historic grounds and museum.
