Compact and Affordable 1K Apartment in Hirakata City, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and efficiently designed living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 17 sqm (approximately 5.14 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 1986. The monthly rent is 27,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 yen. A key feature is the absence of key money (reikin) and security deposit (shikikin), making initial moving costs significantly lower.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment has undergone renovation. The equipment includes a unit bath with toilet and shower, space for a gas cooker, a shoe box, air conditioning, fiber-optic internet readiness, an indoor washing machine space, lighting fixtures, and a water heater. Special notes specify that the security deposit and key money are 0 yen, positioning this as a budget-friendly single-occupancy unit. Additional costs include a fixed-rate water charge of 2,000 yen and a key replacement fee of 16,500 yen (tax included). Parking is not available, and motorcycle parking (including scooters) is prohibited. The transaction type is exclusive agency. The property requires rental guarantee membership (with an initial fee of 60% of one month's rent, minimum 20,000 yen, and an annual renewal fee of 12,000 yen) and property insurance (approximately 13,000 yen for two years). The contract period is two years with no renewal fee.
The area of Higashi-Kori in Hirakata is a quiet residential neighborhood. An interesting local fact is that Hirakata City is home to Kansai Gaidai University, contributing to a vibrant, international atmosphere in parts of the city. The closest major landmark is the historic Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks, founded in 1910, which offers seasonal attractions and beautiful green spaces just a short distance away.
