Compact and Convenient Rental Apartment in Hirakata, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for singles or students. The property is a one-room layout with a total private area of 20㎡ (approximately 6.05 tsubo). It is situated on the 3rd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in April 1995. The apartment features a balcony on the west-facing side, providing natural light.
Key equipment and features include a toilet with a bidet seat, separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, electric stove, storage space, shoe box, air conditioning, internet readiness, space for a washing machine, auto-lock security, a corner room location, top floor, city gas, and city gas water heating. Special notes from the agent clarify that installed lighting fixtures will be treated as remaining items. There is a penalty for early termination within one year (equivalent to one month's rent). For corporate contracts, key money increases by one month's rent, but no penalty fee is set. A move-in pest control (photocatalyst plan) costs 33,000 yen, and the use of a guarantor company is mandatory.
The monthly rent is 29,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 3,000 yen. There is no key money (礼金), no security deposit (敷金), and no renewal fee. Additional running costs include a water bill of approximately 3,300 yen per month and an N-support fee of 990 yen per month. A key replacement fee starts from 27,500 yen. The closest major stations are Goidoyama Station on the Keihan Line (an 11-minute walk), Hirakata-shi Station (14-minute walk), and Miyanosaka Station on the Keihan Katano Line (18-minute walk).
The area of Hirakata offers a blend of suburban living with good access to central Osaka. An interesting local fact is that Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks founded in 1910, is located nearby, providing a charming historical leisure spot. The city is also within reasonable distance of the cultural and scenic attractions of Kyoto, making it a convenient base for exploring the Kansai region.
