Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment with Loft in Neyagawa City
This rental apartment offers a compact yet functional living space in the residential area of Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 17 square meters (approximately 5.14 tsubo). A key feature of this unit is the inclusion of a loft, providing valuable extra storage or potential sleeping space, maximizing the utility of the floorplan. The apartment is located on the 1st floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in March 1990.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment comes equipped with a unit bath (combined bath and toilet), shower, IH cooking heater, shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, optical fiber internet connectivity, a space for a washing machine, a loft, lighting fixtures, and a water heater. Special remarks highlight that the key exchange fee is 16,500 yen (including 10% tax). The lease terms include a two-year contract with a renewal fee. Important conditions note that a cancellation penalty of two months' rent is required if terminating the contract within one year. The property requires rental guarantee membership and insurance, with an example insurance cost of 13,000 yen for two years, though this may change depending on the tenant and conditions.
The monthly cost is 26,000 yen in rent plus a 3,000 yen monthly common area maintenance fee. There is no security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and no parking available. The location is highly convenient, being just a 9-minute walk from Neyagawashi Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Line, providing easy access to central Osaka and Kyoto.
The Neyagawa area is a well-established suburban city in northern Osaka, known for its peaceful residential neighborhoods and excellent transportation links. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Neyagawa Shōnen Baseball Stadium, which has hosted national high school baseball tournaments. The closest major landmark is the historic Ishiyama-dera Temple, one of the oldest temples in the Shiga Prefecture area, famed for its connection to Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, and offering stunning seasonal views, particularly during the autumn foliage season.
