Bright South-Facing One-Room Apartment in Habikino, Osaka
This rental apartment offers a comfortable and affordable living space in the quiet residential area of Habikino, Osaka. The property is a one-room layout with a total private floor area of 22.5 square meters (approximately 6.8 tsubo), featuring a 7-tatami mat Western-style room. A key highlight is the south-facing balcony, which provides excellent natural light and a pleasant outdoor space.
Translated agent notes provide essential details about the property's equipment and features. The unit is equipped with a toilet, a separate bath and toilet, space for a gas cooker, storage space, a closet, air conditioning, internet connectivity, a washing machine placement area, city gas, hot water supply, a free bicycle parking area, and free motorcycle parking. Special notes describe the location as a quiet residential neighborhood. Remarks clarify that viewings are conducted on-site; the agent can meet and then dismiss you at the property, so a visit to their office is not necessary. The agent also promotes their services for room searches in the southern Osaka areas like Fujiidera and Habikino, for both rental and purchase properties.
The apartment is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in February 1995. The monthly rent is a very reasonable 30,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen monthly management fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), making initial moving costs significantly lower. A nearby paid parking space is available for 8,000 yen per month. The rental contract is for 2 years with a renewal fee, and tenant insurance and a lease guarantee are required.
The area of Habikino is part of Osaka's southern suburbs, known for its historical connections to ancient burial mounds (kofun). An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the massive Emperor Nintoku's Tomb (Daisen Kofun), one of the largest tomb mounds in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group." The closest major tourist attraction from this location is this very site, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's ancient history.
