Maison Hamadera 206: A Compact and Convenient Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This rental apartment, Maison Hamadera 206, offers a practical living solution in the well-connected Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The property is a 28 sqm (approximately 8.47 tsubo) 1DK unit located on the 2nd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in November 1966. The monthly rent is 35,000 yen, with an additional 5,000 yen monthly management fee. A significant financial advantage is the absence of key money (礼金) and security deposit (敷金), making initial moving costs more manageable. Other move-in costs include a key exchange fee starting from 22,000 yen and an initial pest control (光触媒プラン) fee of 36,300 yen.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features confirm the apartment includes a toilet, combined bath and toilet unit, shower, storage space, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, a monitor-type intercom, propane gas, and hot water supplied via propane gas. Special notes indicate that pets are negotiable, two-person occupancy is permitted, and a short-term cancellation penalty applies (equivalent to two months' rent if canceled within the first year). The rental contract is for a 2-year term with no renewal fee, and tenant guarantee company membership is required (initial fee: 100% of one month's total rent, with a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee).
The location provides excellent access via multiple train lines. It is a 6-minute walk from Ishizugawa Station on the Nankai Main Line, a 12-minute walk from Ishi Station on the Hankai Line, and a 16-minute walk from Suwanomori Station. The area of Hamadera is historically known for Hamadera Park, one of Japan's oldest parks established in the Meiji era, featuring expansive pine groves and scenic coastal views. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic symbol of the city accessible via the train network, offering beautiful seasonal views and a deep dive into Japan's samurai history.
