Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Suita, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Senriyama Higashi in Suita City, Osaka, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for a single occupant. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 25 square meters (approximately 7.56 tsubo), featuring a 6.5-tatami mat Western-style room and a 4-tatami mat kitchen area. The unit is situated on the 4th floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 1971. A balcony is included, and the apartment enjoys a southeast-facing orientation, providing good natural light.
Key financial terms include a monthly rent of 50,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial move-in costs consist of a security deposit (Shikikin) of 50,000 yen, a key money (Reikin) of 50,000 yen, and a key exchange fee starting from 18,700 yen. There is no renewal fee for the standard 2-year contract. The property requires tenants to join a rental guarantee scheme and take out a housing insurance policy (approximately 20,000 yen for 2 years).
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Toilet; Separate bath and toilet; Shower; Gas stove included (1 burner); Storage space; Air conditioning; CATV; Optical fiber; Internet ready; Internet usage fee free; Indoor washing machine space; Monitor intercom; Card key; All rooms face southeast; City gas; Water supply; Sewer system; Hot water supply; City gas water heating; No bicycle parking; No motorcycle parking. Special notes indicate that two train stations are conveniently accessible.
The apartment is well-connected, within a 5-minute walk to Senriyama Station on the Hankyu Senri Line and a 6-minute walk to Kandaibashi-mae Station. The area of Senriyama is known for its peaceful, leafy streets and its proximity to Osaka University's main campus, contributing to a vibrant, academic atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Senri New Town was one of Japan's first large-scale planned residential developments in the 1960s, designed to accommodate the growing population of the Osaka metropolitan area. The closest major landmark is the expansive Expo '70 Commemorative Park, the site of the 1970 World's Fair, which now features beautiful gardens, museums, and the iconic Tower of the Sun.
