Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Takatsuki, Osaka
This affordable rental apartment, located in the Tomino-sato-cho area of Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact yet functional living space. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 17.33 sqm (approximately 5.24 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. It is situated on the second floor of a two-story wooden apartment building constructed in February 1989. The apartment includes a balcony on the west-facing side, providing natural light.
Key equipment and features of the property include a unit bath and toilet, an IH cooking heater, a closet, a shoe box, a loft, and a corner room location. Utilities are powered by city gas, and the apartment has a water heater. For transportation, bicycle parking is available for free, and motorcycle parking is available for a monthly fee of 1,100 yen. There is no dedicated car parking space included with the apartment.
Important special notes and remarks from the agent have been translated. The designated guarantee company and fire insurance enrollment are required for this rental. A pre-existing air conditioner is installed, but its operation has not been confirmed. At the time of contract, pro-rated rent for the initial period and two months' rent must be paid in advance. A contract cancellation within two years will incur a penalty equivalent to two months' rent. The first month's parking fee (if applicable) will not be pro-rated even if the period is less than a full month. A basic cleaning fee of 33,000 yen and a key exchange fee of 13,200 yen are required upon signing the contract.
The monthly cost is 36,000 yen for rent plus 4,000 yen in common area maintenance fees. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The contract term is two years with no renewal fee. A fire insurance premium of 11,080 yen for two years is required, and a rental guarantee company enrollment is mandatory (details available upon inquiry).
The area of Takatsuki offers a blend of urban convenience and natural access. An interesting local fact is that Takatsuki is home to the ruins of Takatsuki Castle, a site historically connected to the famous Christian daimyo, Takayama Ukon. For recreation and tourism, residents can easily visit the scenic grounds of Takatsuki Castle Park, which features reconstructed gates and peaceful walking paths, providing a green escape within the city.
