Compact and Convenient Apartment in Takatsuki, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Tsuchihashi-cho, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space ideal for a single occupant. The monthly rent is 52,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen monthly management fee. The unit is a one-room layout with a total floor area of 24 square meters (approximately 7.26 tsubo) and includes a balcony. The building is a three-story steel-framed structure, and this unit is situated on the second floor. It was built in March 1998.
Key financial terms include a key money (reikin) of 100,000 yen, no security deposit (shikikin), and a one-time key exchange fee starting from 16,500 yen. The contract period is two years with no renewal fee. The property requires tenants to join a rental guarantee scheme (Nippon Chintai Jutaku Hoshou Kikou) with an initial cost of 50% of the total rent and an annual fee of 10,000 yen. A non-life insurance policy (e.g., AIG) of approximately 20,000 yen for two years is also mandatory. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy.
Essential equipment and features translated from the agent notes include: toilet, bidet toilet seat, separate bath and toilet, washbasin, IH cooking heater, storage space, air conditioning, free internet usage, washing machine space, indoor washing machine space, monitor intercom, public water supply, sewerage, all-electric system, free bicycle parking, and paid motorcycle parking (2,200 yen per month). Special notes indicate that two train stations and two railway lines are usable. Important conditions are: no pets allowed, students may be considered, single occupancy only, no musical instruments, no dual occupancy, no room sharing, no DIY, no customization, no smoking, a guarantor is required, and use as an office is subject to consultation.
The apartment is situated in a quiet residential zone designated as a Category II Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential District. It is within walking distance of two major train stations: a 17-minute walk to Hankyu Kyoto Line's Takatsuki-shi Station and a 19-minute walk to JR Tokaido Main Line's Takatsuki Station, providing excellent access to central Osaka and Kyoto. The local area of Takatsuki is known for its rich history and natural beauty, being home to the historic Takatsuki Castle ruins. A major nearby landmark is the scenic Mount Kabuto, a popular hiking destination offering panoramic views of the Osaka plain and the Yodo River.
