Compact and Convenient Apartment in Osaka's Asahi Ward
This rental apartment, located in Osaka's Asahi Ward, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for individuals. The monthly rent is 20,000 yen with an additional 3,000 yen management fee. The property features a one-room layout with a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a south-facing balcony. The building is a 5-story steel structure, and this unit is situated on the 4th floor. The total private floor area is 16 square meters (approximately 4.84 tsubo).
Key financial terms are clearly outlined: there is no key money (礼金無) and no security deposit (敷金・精算無). A one-time move-in cost includes a key exchange fee starting from 11,000 yen and an interior cleaning fee from 16,500 yen. The contract period is one year with no renewal fee (更新料無). The property requires rental guarantee insurance, approximately 15,000 yen for two years, and the tenant must join a rental guarantee program with Nippon Safety. The landlord is flexible on the move-in date (相談).
The apartment is well-equipped with essential amenities including an air conditioner, gas stove, storage space, cushion flooring, and internet/CATV connectivity. The unit has a combined bath and toilet, a space for a washing machine, and utilities are supplied by city gas and public waterworks. The building offers a free bicycle parking area but no parking for cars or motorcycles.
Special notes from the agent highlight that the land is flat (平坦地) and two train stations are conveniently accessible (2駅利用可). Important conditions for tenancy include: pets are not allowed, students are welcome (相談), only single occupancy is permitted (二人入居不可), room sharing is prohibited, musical instruments are not allowed, and DIY or customization of the unit is forbidden. Smoking is permitted, a guarantor is not required, and the space can be used as an office, SOHO, or company housing.
The location is highly convenient, situated within a 5-minute walk from the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line's Senriyama Station and a 9-minute walk from the Keihan Electric Railway's Senri Station. Daily necessities are easily accessible, with a convenience store just a 2-minute walk away and the lively Senri Shopping Street nearby. The area is part of Osaka City, offering a blend of residential calm and urban accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Asahi Ward is home to the Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park, a vast green space that hosted the Expo '90 international garden and horticulture exhibition. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a magnificent historic landmark surrounded by parklands, easily reachable via the metro system.
