Compact and Convenient Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This rental apartment, located in Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and well-equipped living space ideal for singles, students, or young professionals. The property is a one-room unit with a total floor area of 22 sqm (approximately 6.65 tsubo) situated on the 2nd floor of a 7-story steel-framed building constructed in July 1993. The monthly rent is 39,000 yen with an additional 5,000 yen monthly management/common area fee. Key financial terms include a security deposit (敷金) of none, a key money (礼金) equivalent to one month's rent, and a renewal fee of 10,000 yen per year. A cleaning fee of 33,000 yen (tax included) is required upon move-in. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Bath and toilet are in the same room, shower, gas stove possible, storage space, closet, air conditioner, washing machine space, auto-lock, auto-lock with monitor, monitor intercom, security camera, hot water supply, and elevator. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for the elderly. Additional remarks specify: Short-term cancellation penalty of two months' total rent if canceled within one year, or one month's total rent if canceled within two years. Foreign exchange students are acceptable.
The apartment is pet-friendly, allowing consultation for small dogs and cats. It includes a balcony and is part of a small 19-unit building. The lease contract period is 2 years, and tenant insurance is required (approximately 15,000 yen for 2 years for fire insurance, subject to change). A rental guarantee company membership is also required (Elz Support Inc., covering 50% of rent). Credit card payment is accepted for transactions.
The area of Sakai is rich in history, famously known as the birthplace of Japan's legendary ruler, Emperor Nintoku, whose massive keyhole-shaped burial mound (kofun) is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property is conveniently located within a 14-minute walk from Nankai Railway's Sakai Station and a 12-minute walk from Sakaihigashi Station, providing excellent access to central Osaka and the wider Kansai region.
