Compact and Convenient Studio Apartment in Tsuruhashi, Osaka
This rental apartment is a compact studio unit located in the vibrant Tsuruhashi district of Osaka City's Ikuno Ward. The property is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story steel-framed building constructed in January 1989. With a private floor area of 16 square meters (approximately 4.84 tsubo), the unit features a balcony and is currently vacant, allowing for immediate occupancy.
Key financial details include a monthly rent of 18,000 JPY and a monthly management fee of 3,000 JPY. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). Additional monthly running costs are specified: water utility is approximately 2,000 JPY, a continuous guarantee fee is 800 JPY, NS Rescue 24 service is 550 JPY, and bank transfer fees are 440 JPY. A one-time key replacement fee of 13,200 JPY and an interior cleaning fee apply. The contract period is one year with a renewal fee. Tenant insurance is required (approximately 17,000 JPY for two years for fire insurance, though details may vary). A rental guarantee company membership is mandatory, with options like Japan Safety (initial 12,000 JPY, subsequent 20,000 JPY) or a foreigner-friendly plan (initial 23,000 JPY).
Equipment includes an air conditioner. Special notes (特記事項) indicate the presence of a psychological stigma (心理的瑕疵あり). A critical remark (備考) states that the rent will increase to 30,000 JPY per month starting from the second year of occupancy.
The location offers excellent access, being just a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Namba/Nara Line's Tsuruhashi Station, a 5-minute walk from both the Osaka Loop Line and the Sennichimae Line's Tsuruhashi Station. The area is famous for its bustling Korean Town and the vibrant market atmosphere around the station. A notable nearby landmark is Tsutenkaku Tower in the Shinsekai district, a symbol of Osaka's retro futurism and a popular observation deck offering panoramic views of the city.
