Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Hirakata City
This rental apartment offers a compact and efficient living space in the residential area of Minami-Kusuba, Hirakata City, Osaka. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private floor area of 19 sqm (approximately 5.74 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room. The property is situated on the second floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in January 1986.
Key financial terms are clearly outlined: the monthly rent is 34,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). However, a renewal fee of 3.5 months' rent is required at the end of the standard two-year contract period. A monthly management or common area fee is not applicable. The property requires the tenant to join a rental guarantee scheme at a cost of 100% of the monthly rent and to take out a small-amount short-term insurance policy, such as one from Victoria Insurance, costing approximately 14,000 yen for two years.
According to the agent's notes on equipment and features, the apartment is equipped with a toilet, a combined bath and toilet unit, a shower, a closet, an air conditioner, and a city gas water heating system. The air conditioning is highlighted as a feature that provides comfort even during intense summer heat, helping to prevent dangerous heatstroke. The presence of a closet is noted as allowing for tidy storage of clothing, making the room appear neat and spacious. The balcony's main source of sunlight is from the west.
The location is highly convenient, with Kusuba Station on the Keihan Electric Railway's Keihan Line just an 8-minute walk away, providing easy access to central Osaka and Kyoto. The area of Minami-Kusuba is a peaceful residential neighborhood. An interesting local fact is that Hirakata City is home to Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks, which opened in 1910. The closest major landmark is the iconic Hirakata T-SITE, a large cultural complex with a famous Tsutaya bookstore, cafes, and event spaces, located a short train ride away.
