Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Moriguchi City, Osaka
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the convenient city of Moriguchi, Osaka. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 16 square meters (approximately 4.84 tsubo), featuring a 6.4-tatami mat Western-style room. Located on the 4th floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in May 1994, the unit benefits from excellent sunlight and ventilation with its primary exposure facing southwest and includes a balcony.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 32,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 2,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Other move-in costs include a key exchange fee starting from 22,000 yen. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. The property requires the tenant to join a rental guarantee scheme (アーク賃貸保証) at 50% of the first month's total rent and a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee, as well as purchase insurance (e.g., Japan Small Amount Short Term Insurance) for approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years.
Equipment and features of the apartment include a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, space for a gas stove, storage space, air conditioning, city gas, and hot water supply. Additional monthly running costs are outlined: water utility is approximately 2,000 yen per month, a 24-hour support service "Kurashi-do 24" costs 660 yen per month, and a rent direct debit handling fee is 330 yen per month. The property is currently vacant and the move-in date is negotiable.
The location is exceptionally convenient for commuters and students, being just a 3-minute walk from Doi Station on the Keihan Main Line. It is also within a 6-minute walk from Takii Station (Keihan Line) and an 8-minute walk from Taishibashi-Imaichi Station on the Osaka Metro Imazatosuji Line. The surrounding area offers daily necessities with several supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, such as Akashiya Moriguchi and Super Tamade Senbayashi.
Moriguchi City is part of the greater Osaka metropolitan area, known for its blend of residential comfort and urban accessibility. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Moriguchi City Museum of History, which preserves artifacts from the ancient Kawachi Province. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic landmark and popular destination easily accessible via the train lines near this apartment.
