Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Osaka's Fukushima Ward
This affordable rental apartment, located in Osaka's Fukushima Ward, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for individuals or couples. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 13 sqm (approximately 3.93 tsubo), featuring a Japanese-style room divided into a 3-tatami mat area and a 4.5-tatami mat area. The building is a two-story, lightweight steel structure built in April 1969, containing 14 units in total. The specific unit is on the first floor of the two-story building.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features confirm the apartment has been renovated and is ready for immediate occupancy. Key equipment includes a Western-style toilet, lighting fixtures, city gas, public water supply, and sewerage. The property offers a free bicycle parking area but does not have parking for cars or motorbikes. The building has a side ditch and no on-site building manager.
Important conditions for tenancy include: no pets allowed, no musical instruments, two-person occupancy is permitted, room-sharing is allowed, the unit can be used as an office, and it is suitable for corporate housing. A credit card can be used for the security deposit guarantee service. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. However, tenant insurance is required at a cost of 18,000 yen for 2 years (via the "Takkun Family" plan, though details may change depending on the tenant and conditions).
The financial terms are straightforward: a monthly rent of 26,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial costs include a key money (reikin) payment of 50,000 yen. There is no security deposit (shikikin), no cleaning fee, and no other major upfront costs.
The apartment is situated in the Ōbiraki 2-chome area of Fukushima Ward, Osaka. The location is highly accessible, within an 8-minute walk from Noda Station on the Hanshin Main Line and a 9-minute walk from Nodahanshin Station on the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, providing excellent connectivity to central Osaka and Kobe. The area is part of the vibrant commercial and entertainment hub of Osaka. An interesting local fact is that Fukushima Ward is adjacent to the bustling Umeda and Namba districts, yet retains quieter residential neighborhoods. The closest major landmark is the iconic Umeda Sky Building, a spectacular twin-tower complex with a floating garden observatory offering panoramic views of the city, located just a short train ride away.
