Compact and Affordable Apartment in Neyagawa, Osaka
This rental apartment offers a compact and budget-friendly living solution in Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 17.55 square meters (approximately 5.3 tsubo), located on the second floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in December 1983. The monthly rent is a very affordable 22,000 yen, with a monthly common area fee of 3,000 yen. The initial costs are also reasonable, with a security deposit (敷金) of 10,000 yen and no key money (礼金). A parking space is available for an additional 8,800 yen per month.
Key equipment and features translated from the agent notes include: Bath and toilet in the same room, shower, gas cooktop allowed, shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, optical fiber, internet ready, top floor, and hot water supply. Special notes (特記事項) mention that the property is particularly welcoming to those whose workplaces are in Takatsuki or Settsu. Additional costs include a key exchange fee of 16,500 yen (tax included) and a monthly garbage disposal fee of 275 yen (tax included). The rental contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Tenant guarantee company membership is required (Elz Support Inc., initial guarantee fee: 60% of monthly total, minimum 20,000 yen; renewal fee: 12,000 yen annually). Insurance is also required, approximately 13,000 yen for 2 years, though details may change based on the tenant or conditions.
The apartment is situated in the Tendo 1-chome area of Neyagawa. The nearest major station is Kōrien Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Line, approximately a 26-minute walk away. Neyagawa is a residential city in northern Osaka, known for its peaceful neighborhoods and proximity to the Yodo River. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Neyagawa Shōnen Baseball Stadium, a significant venue for youth baseball tournaments in the Kansai region. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily access the historic Osaka Castle, a magnificent symbol of the city's samurai past, located within a reasonable train journey from the area.
