Renovated 1DK Apartment in Higashiosaka with Excellent Access and Zero Key Money
This bright and recently renovated 1DK apartment offers a fantastic opportunity for comfortable living in Higashiosaka, Osaka. Located just a 4-minute walk from Aramoto Station on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line, daily commuting and shopping for essentials is incredibly convenient. The property is situated on the top (3rd) floor and is a corner unit, benefiting from excellent natural light through its three-sided exposure.
The apartment has undergone comprehensive renovations completed in October 2024, including a full update of the water facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilet, and water heater) and interior refurbishments such as new flooring, wall, and ceiling coverings throughout. The layout features a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a separate 6-tatami mat dining-kitchen area, with a total private floor area of 27 sqm (approximately 8.16 tsubo). The building is a steel-framed structure built in April 1977.
Key financial terms are tenant-friendly: the monthly rent is 40,000 yen with a 3,000 yen monthly management/common area fee. Notably, there is zero key money (礼金) and zero security deposit (敷金), significantly reducing initial moving costs. The contract period is 2 years with a free renewal fee. Additional costs include a mandatory Life Support 24 service (500 yen/month), non-life insurance (approximately 18,000 yen for 2 years), and a required guarantee company membership (initial fee of 50% of one month's rent, with a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee). A cleaning fee of 45,000 yen (tax excluded) is required upon moving out. Special notes indicate that early cancellation penalties apply: within 1 year, the penalty is 2 months' rent; within 2 years, it is 1 month's rent. The property is currently vacant and viewings are available.
The surrounding area of Higashiosaka is a vibrant part of the Kansai region, known for its historical significance as a center for small manufacturing businesses, often called the "town of factories." For recreation and culture, residents can easily visit the Osaka Prefectural Central Library, one of Japan's largest prefectural libraries, located just about 550 meters away, or explore the expansive grounds and traditional architecture of Shitennoji Temple, one of Japan's oldest officially administered temples, accessible via a short train ride.
