Compact and Convenient One-Room Apartment in Osaka's Minato Ward
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the vibrant Minato Ward of Osaka. The property is a one-room unit located on the 4th floor of a 5-story steel-framed building constructed in September 1990. With a wall-core exclusive area of 12 sqm (approximately 3.63 tsubo), the layout is ideal for singles or couples seeking a central location. The apartment includes a balcony and is one of 17 units in the building.
The monthly rent is 40,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 500 yen. Key money (reikin) is required for one month's rent, while the security deposit (shikikin) is waived. Other move-in costs include optional key replacement at 33,000 yen (tax included), and cleaning fees payable upon moving out: 38,000 yen for interior cleaning and 12,000 yen for air conditioner cleaning (both pre-tax). The lease term is 2 years with a renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent. The property management company is Trust Property Co., Ltd., and there is no on-site superintendent.
Notable features and conditions translated from the agent notes include: LGBT-friendly, safety-net housing, suitable for use along two train lines or three or more stations, welcoming to elderly residents, child-rearing households, households with disabilities, foreign national households, low-income earners (including those on welfare), and disaster victim support properties. Pet consultation is available with conditions: an additional one-month security deposit is required (one pet per dwelling). Musical instruments are allowed but teaching lessons are not permitted, and playing that disturbs other residents is prohibited. Early termination (under 2 years) incurs a penalty of one month's total rent (including common fees). Other conditions include student welcome, single occupants preferred, consultation for two-person occupancy, room share consultation, DIY allowed, conditional smoking permitted, guarantor not required, corporate contracts welcome, office use allowed, SOHO allowed, company housing allowed, and consultation for housing for people requiring consideration. Payment options include credit card.
The location is highly convenient, situated in Osaka's Minato Ward. The area is known for its mix of residential calm and access to Osaka Bay. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest public aquariums in the world. The apartment is within a 10-minute walk from Asashio-bashi Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Chuo Line, providing excellent access to the city center and Namba area.
