Compact and Convenient Studio Apartment in Osaka's Ikuno Ward
This rental apartment is a compact studio unit located on the third floor of a four-story steel-framed building in Ikuno Nishi 1-chome, Ikuno Ward, Osaka City. The property offers a functional living space with a total floor area of 15 square meters (approximately 4.53 tsubo), laid out in a one-room (wanru-mu) configuration featuring a 5-tatami mat Western-style room. The monthly rent is 34,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen monthly management fee. A key advantage for renters is the deposit structure: there is no security deposit (敷金 0円), though a key money (礼金) equivalent to two months' rent is required.
Translated agent notes on equipment and special features highlight several important points. The bathroom and toilet are combined (バス・トイレ同室). The property is suitable for office use or SOHO (事務所使用可、SOHO可). A notable feature is that the building has a total of 15 units. The contract period is for two years, with a renewal fee applicable. Tenant insurance is required, costing 15,000 yen for two years with Japan Safety. A rental guarantee is mandatory through Nippon Safety Co., Ltd., with the initial fee being 30% of the total rent if a guarantor is provided, or 50% if not. A monthly handling fee of 440 yen is deducted for this service. Other monthly running costs include a fixed water fee of 2,000 yen and a renewal fee of 800 yen. A one-time key replacement fee starts from 16,500 yen.
The apartment is in a highly convenient location, just a 5-minute walk from Teradacho Station on the Osaka Loop Line, providing excellent access to central Osaka. The immediate area offers all necessary daily amenities, with Life supermarket, a Sukiya restaurant, a coffee shop, and a 7-Eleven convenience store all within a short 3-minute walk. For an interesting local fact, Ikuno Ward is historically known as one of Osaka's major districts for the city's Korean community, contributing to a vibrant and diverse culinary and cultural scene. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic landmark and museum located just a few stops away on the train, offering beautiful park grounds and a glimpse into Japan's feudal history.
