Compact and Convenient Apartment in Central Osaka
This rental apartment, located in the vibrant Chuo Ward of Osaka City, offers a compact yet functional living space ideal for individuals or couples. The property is a 1K layout with a total floor area of 19.87 sqm (approximately 6.01 tsubo), situated on the first floor of a three-story steel-framed building constructed in March 2003. The monthly rent is 43,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 7,200 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The apartment features a south-facing balcony.
The property comes equipped with a range of amenities for comfortable living. These include a toilet with a warm-water washlet, a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a bathroom dryer, a washbasin, a 2-burner stove, an IH cooking heater, a closet, a shoe box, air conditioning, BS terminal, CATV, fiber-optic internet (with free internet usage fee), an indoor washing machine space, a loft, lighting fixtures, a monitor-equipped intercom, a fire alarm, and a corner room location. Hot water is supplied via propane gas. Special notes indicate that the property is suitable for elderly residents. A short-term cancellation penalty applies: if canceled within less than one year, a penalty of one month's rent is required (for corporate contracts, two months' key money is required). Furniture and appliances in rooms other than the living room are existing items that will remain. Additional move-in costs include a pest control (photocatalyst plan) fee of 33,000 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen. The use of a guarantee company is mandatory, with an initial fee of 100% of the first total rent and an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen. Key replacement costs start from 27,500 yen.
The apartment is situated in a highly convenient area of Osaka. It is within walking distance of several train stations, including Nagahoribashi-tsurumiryokuchi Line's Tamatsukuri Station (7 minutes on foot), the Tanimachi Line's Tanimachi Rokuchome Station (8 minutes), and the Osaka Loop Line's Tamatsukuri Station (13 minutes). The neighborhood offers easy access to daily necessities with Life Shimizudani supermarket just 300m away. An interesting historical fact about the area is that it is near the ruins of Osaka Castle's outer moat system, known as "Uchibori" and "Sobori," which shaped the city's defensive layout in the Edo period. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a magnificent historical site and park easily accessible from the nearby stations, offering a glimpse into Japan's samurai history.
