Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Osaka's Nishi Ward
This rental apartment, located in Osaka's Nishi Ward, offers a compact and functional living space with a total floor area of 25 square meters (approximately 7.56 tsubo) in a 1DK layout. The unit is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in June 1985. The monthly rent is 50,000 yen, with an additional 5,000 yen monthly management fee. Key money (reikin) is set at 100,000 yen, while the security deposit (shikikin) is none. The contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee of free (no charge).
The property features a Western-style room of 6 tatami mats and a dining-kitchen area of 8 tatami mats. Notable equipment includes a toilet with a bidet seat, a separate bath and toilet, overhead storage cupboards (tenbukuro), closets (oshiire), air conditioning, city gas, and water and sewage systems. There is no balcony, parking, or bicycle parking space. Special notes indicate that, as a rule, water charges are included in the management fee, and the first floor is used as a warehouse for a greengrocer. The property is available for immediate occupancy and allows for two residents without the need for a guarantor. Credit card payments are accepted. Mandatory costs include insurance (approximately 18,000 yen for 2 years) and a rental guarantee membership (50% of the first month's rent initially, then 13,000 yen annually from the second year).
The area of Kyujo Minami in Osaka's Nishi Ward is a well-connected residential district. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Nishi Ward is home to the Osaka Municipal Central Wholesale Market, one of Japan's largest markets, which supplies a vast amount of food to the Kansai region. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress set in a sprawling park, easily accessible from the area and offering a glimpse into the city's samurai past.
