Renovated 1LDK Apartment in Osaka's Suminoe Ward
This property is a renovated 1LDK apartment located in Higashikagaya 4-chome, Suminoe Ward, Osaka City. The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in May 1968. It offers a private floor area of 36 square meters (approximately 10.89 tsubo) and features a balcony. The monthly rent is 42,000 yen, with a monthly common area fee of 5,000 yen. Key move-in costs include a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent and a key money (礼金) payment also equivalent to one month's rent. The initial contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee applicable. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: toilet, shower, washbasin, gas stove available, storage space, air conditioning, indoor washing machine space, city gas, hot water supply, and city gas water heating. Special notes indicate the property has been renovated and is available for office use, which will be appealing to those seeking such a feature. It is a versatile 1LDK suitable for singles or newlyweds. Pet consultation is available, with small dogs and cats permitted. The property requires the tenant to join a rental guarantee scheme (cost: 20,000 yen) and take out insurance (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years for tenant liability coverage).
The apartment is in a well-connected area of Osaka, with three train stations within a 12-minute walk: Kitakagaya Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line (12 min), Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line (11 min), and Sumiyoshitorii-mae Station on the Hankai Line (12 min). The Suminoe Ward is known for its waterfront areas along Osaka Bay. An interesting local fact is that the ward is home to the Osaka Municipal Tram (Sumiyoshitoshinden Line), one of the few remaining tram systems in a major Japanese city, offering a nostalgic mode of transport. The closest major landmark is the iconic Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, founded in the 3rd century and famous for its unique architectural style.
