Modern 1LDK Apartment in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward
This rental apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Sawano-cho, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. The property is a 1LDK layout with a total private area of 35.45 sqm (approximately 10.72 tsubo), situated on the 1st floor of a 7-story reinforced concrete (SRC) building constructed in February 1974. The monthly rent is 48,000 yen, with a monthly management fee of 7,000 yen. The initial costs include a key money (reikin) of 50,000 yen and a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 yen. A one-time key exchange fee of 16,500 yen and a cleaning fee of 33,000 yen (upon moving out) are also required.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, independent washroom, gas stove possible, storage space, shoe box, air conditioning, indoor washing machine space, city gas, hot water supply, city gas water heating, and elevator. Special notes (特記事項) specify a short-term cancellation penalty (less than 1 year: 2 months' rent; less than 2 years: 1 month's rent). Pet keeping is allowed with an additional monthly fee: +2,000 yen for one small dog, +4,000 yen for two small dogs (small dogs only). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee (更新料フリー). Tenant insurance is required (approx. 20,000 yen for 2 years), and a rental guarantee is mandatory (initial guarantee fee: 50% of monthly total rent; renewal: 10,000 yen/year).
The apartment benefits from an eastern exposure for primary sunlight and includes a balcony. The building is a large complex with 136 units and features an elevator. It is conveniently located within a 4-minute walk from Abikomae Station on the Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line, a 9-minute walk from Sawanomachi Station, and an 11-minute walk from Abikocho Station on the JR Hanwa Line, providing excellent access to central Osaka and beyond. The local area of Sumiyoshi is known for its traditional atmosphere and is home to the famous Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, renowned for its unique architectural style and beautiful grounds.
