Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Shijonawate, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for singles or couples. The unit is situated on the third floor of a three-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1997. With a private floor area of 20 square meters (approximately 6.05 tsubo), the layout is a 1K, featuring a 7.7-tatami mat Western-style room. The balcony is a notable feature, providing an outdoor space with eastern exposure for natural light.
The apartment comes equipped with essential amenities for comfortable modern living. Key equipment includes a separate bath and toilet, a shower, an IH cooking heater, air conditioning, CATV and fiber-optic internet readiness, a designated washing machine space, and a water heater. Storage space is also provided. A special note mentions that the unit is a separate (セパレート) type. The rental terms include a monthly rent of 37,000 yen plus a monthly common area fee of 3,000 yen. The security deposit (敷金) is zero, while key money (礼金) is equivalent to one month's rent. A two-year lease contract is standard, with no renewal fee. However, tenants are required to join a rental guarantee program, with an initial guarantee fee of 50% of the total rent and a 10,000 yen renewal fee every year. Building insurance is also required at approximately 15,000 yen for two years.
The property is located in a well-serviced residential area of Shijonawate. Daily conveniences are close at hand, including a FamilyMart convenience store 392 meters away, an Akakabe drugstore 130 meters away, and supermarkets like Sandy and Daiei Gourmet City within a kilometer. For those interested in local history and culture, the area is not far from the historic Shijonawate Shrine, a site with deep connections to the local samurai legacy. A more prominent regional attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a major national landmark and museum easily accessible from the broader Osaka area, offering a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.
