Spacious 1DK Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Toyonaka
This apartment for rent is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offering a calm and settled lifestyle. The property is an 8-unit wooden apartment building constructed in April 1965. The specific unit is on the second floor of a two-story structure, with a private floor area of 29.16 sqm (approximately 8.82 tsubo). The layout is a 1DK, consisting of a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 7-tatami mat dining-kitchen area. The balcony faces southwest, providing good natural light.
The apartment comes well-equipped for comfortable living. Key features include air conditioning for cooling and heating, a toilet with a heated bidet seat (温水洗浄便座), a separate bath and toilet, a bath with a reheating function (追焚機能) and a shower, and a window in the bathroom. The kitchen is equipped for a gas stove. Other amenities include storage space, a closet, cushion flooring, and city gas for cooking and hot water. A special note (特記) highlights that the property is situated in a quiet residential street (閑静な住宅街).
The monthly rent is 42,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee (共益費) of 3,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). The initial costs include a two-month key money payment. A guarantor company is required for the lease. The contract period is two years with no renewal fee (更新料無). The closest major station is Hankyu Railway's Shonai Station, approximately a 10-minute walk away.
The surrounding area of Shonai in Toyonaka is a well-established residential district. An interesting local fact is that the area is known for its network of small, winding streets and local shopping arcades (shotengai), which contribute to its community-oriented and peaceful atmosphere. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within a reasonable travel distance to the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic landmark and park that is one of Japan's most famous castles.