Modern Studio Apartment in Osaka's Vibrant Higashiyodogawa Ward
This well-maintained studio apartment offers a convenient and comfortable living space in the bustling Higashiyodogawa ward of Osaka. The property is a one-room layout with a total private area of 23.11 sqm (approximately 6.99 tsubo), located on the 8th floor of a 10-story SRC (steel-framed reinforced concrete) building constructed in April 1982. The unit comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet with a bidet seat, a combined bath and toilet room, an IH cooking heater, a shoe box, air conditioning, flooring, lighting fixtures, hot water supply, and access to a coin laundry. A balcony is also provided.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 30,000 JPY with a common service fee of 8,000 JPY. The initial costs are notably low with no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Additional monthly running costs include a 24-hour management fee of 770 JPY and a settlement service usage fee of 440 JPY. A one-time key exchange fee starts from 22,000 JPY. Upon moving out, tenants are responsible for an air conditioner cleaning fee of 13,200 JPY and a house cleaning fee of 35,200 JPY. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required at a cost of 18,000 JPY for 2 years, and a rental guarantee membership is mandatory with an initial fee of 50% of the total rent (subject to change based on screening, includes call center fees) and a 15,000 JPY annual renewal fee, plus an optional monthly guarantee fee of 440 JPY.
Special notes from the agent highlight that this property is suitable for seniors and supports IT-based important explanations. It is a condominium-type building. Important remarks include: for details on bicycle parking, motorcycle parking, and car parking (availability and fees), please contact the building management company, Kashiwarabara Days Co., Ltd. at 06-7223-8153. A short-term cancellation penalty applies: less than 1 year requires 2 months' total rent, and 1 year or more but less than 2 years requires 1 month's total rent. A renewal administrative fee of 16,500 JPY (tax included) is required every 2 years.
The location is highly accessible, situated within a 7-minute walk from Nishi-Nakajima-Minamigata Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, a 9-minute walk from Minamikata Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, and a 10-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station on the Tokaido Main Line. The area around Higashiyodogawa is a dynamic residential and commercial hub in Osaka. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shin-Osaka Station is not just a major shinkansen (bullet train) hub but was specifically developed as a 'new town' project in the 1960s to accommodate the new high-speed rail line, transforming the surrounding landscape. The closest major landmark is the iconic Umeda Sky Building, a spectacular twin-tower skyscraper in nearby Kita ward known for its Floating Garden Observatory offering panoramic views of the city.
