Compact and Convenient Apartment in Hirakata City
This rental apartment, located in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for individuals. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 17.94 square meters (approximately 5.42 tsubo) and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in February 1989. The monthly rent is 35,000 yen, with an additional monthly management fee of 4,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). The apartment features a south-facing balcony, providing good natural light.
The property comes equipped with essential amenities including a toilet, a unit bath (bath and toilet in the same room), shower, washbasin, IH cooking heater, shoe box, air conditioning, BS terminal, and a washing machine space. The building offers enhanced security with an auto-lock system and a monitor-equipped intercom. It is an internet-ready apartment with free internet usage (10G speed). The apartment is a corner unit, and the building has an elevator. Utilities include city gas for cooking and hot water supply. Additional monthly running costs are specified as water charges of approximately 2,200 yen and an 'N Support' fee of 990 yen.
Special notes from the agent include important conditions for tenants. Upon contract cancellation, the tenant is responsible for a beautification fee. Light fixtures and refrigerators, if installed by the landlord, will be treated as remaining items. There is an early termination penalty. A one-time pest control (photocatalyst plan) fee of 33,000 yen is required upon move-in. The use of a guarantor company is mandatory. The initial contract period is 2 years, with a renewal fee. Credit card payments are accepted, and the property is currently listed as women-only.
The location is highly convenient, within a 6-minute walk from Hirakatashi Station on the Keihan Main Line, providing excellent access to central Osaka and Kyoto. The area around the station is vibrant, featuring shopping complexes like Hirakata Biorne (300m away) and El Hirakata (500m away). An interesting local fact is that Hirakata City is home to Kansai Gaidai University, contributing to a youthful and international atmosphere. The closest major landmark is the historic Hirakata Park, one of Japan's oldest amusement parks, located just a short distance from Hirakatashi Station.
