Compact and Convenient Studio Apartment in Osaka's Nishiyodogawa Ward
This rental apartment, located in the Forte Haruhide building in Osaka's Nishiyodogawa Ward, offers a compact and efficient living space. The unit is a studio layout with a total private area of 14.3 square meters (approximately 4.32 tsubo), featuring a 6-tatami mat Western-style room and a 2.34 square meter south-facing balcony. The building is a 7-story steel structure, and this unit is situated on the 6th floor. It was built in February 1993.
The property is equipped with essential amenities including a toilet, a unit bath with shower, a washbasin, a system kitchen with an electric stove, air conditioning for cooling and heating, and flooring throughout. It is an all-electric apartment with an elevator. A key feature is the availability of a coin laundry on the third floor, as washing machines cannot be placed in the unit, and the use of the third-floor coin laundry is required. There is also a free-of-charge bicycle parking area.
The monthly rent is 34,000 yen with a monthly common area fee of 5,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The initial costs are low, with the main recurring utility cost being an estimated water bill of 2,500 yen per month. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. However, tenant insurance is required (approximately 17,000 yen for 2 years for fire coverage), and a rental guarantee company membership is mandatory. Smoking is prohibited in the unit.
The location is highly convenient for daily needs. The La Mu and Konan home center are right in front of the building. The area is served by several train stations: Hanshin Namba Senichibashi Station is a 14-minute walk, while the JR Osaka Loop Line's Nishikujo and Bentencho stations are both about a 16-minute walk away. An interesting fact about the Nishiyodogawa area is its historical role as a major industrial and logistics hub, which has evolved into a diverse residential and commercial district. The closest major landmark is the iconic Universal Studios Japan, located just a short train ride away in the neighboring bay area, offering world-class entertainment.
