Compact and Convenient One-Room Apartment in Hirakata City
This affordable one-room apartment is located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, offering a convenient and cost-effective living solution. The monthly rent is 29,000 yen with an additional 3,000 yen monthly common area fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), making initial moving costs exceptionally low. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in March 1989. It features a compact yet functional layout with a total private floor area of 18.27 sqm (approximately 5.52 tsubo). The unit is equipped with separate bath and toilet, an IH cooking heater, air conditioning, optical fiber internet connectivity, an indoor space for a washing machine, and a water heater. Special notes from the agent highlight that this is a station-near (駅チカ), zero-deposit/key-money property ideal for single occupants. The contract includes one free rent month, a key replacement fee of 16,500 yen (tax included), a fixed-rate water charge of 3,000 yen, and a neighborhood association fee collected every 3 months. A rental guarantee through ELZ Support Inc. is required, with an initial guarantee fee of 60% of the monthly total (minimum 20,000 yen) and an annual renewal fee of 12,000 yen. A non-life insurance policy, approximately 13,000 yen for two years, is also mandatory, though details may vary.
The location offers excellent access, being just a 5-minute walk from Makino Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Line. This provides easy connectivity to central Osaka and Kyoto. The area of Hirakata is a vibrant suburban city known for its balance of urban convenience and natural greenery along the Yodo River. An interesting local fact is that Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks established in 1910, is located nearby. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Hirakata Park itself, offering seasonal events and family-friendly entertainment throughout the year.
