Modern and Convenient 1K Apartment in Higashiosaka
This well-maintained apartment, located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for singles or couples. The unit is a 1K layout with a total private area of 21.6 sqm (approximately 6.53 tsubo) and features a balcony facing east for natural light. Situated on the 1st floor of a 3-story steel-framed building constructed in June 1999, the property is currently vacant and available for immediate occupancy.
The apartment comes fully equipped with essential amenities for comfortable modern living. Key features include a separate bath and toilet, shower, washbasin, IH cooking heater, closet, air conditioning, CATV, fiber-optic internet readiness, an indoor washing machine space, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a security camera. It is also a corner unit and uses city gas for cooking and hot water. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for elderly residents. Important remarks include a short-term cancellation penalty (2 months' rent if under 1 year, 1 month's rent if under 2 years), permission for mopeds only in the bicycle parking, and mandatory use of a guarantee company. Additional move-in costs include a pest control (photocatalyst plan) fee of 33,000 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen.
The monthly rent is 42,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 3,000 yen. There is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金). Other monthly running costs include water at approximately 2,200 yen and an N-support fee of 990 yen. A one-time key replacement fee starts from 22,000 yen. The initial guarantee fee is 100% of the first total rent, with a 10,000 yen annual renewal fee. The standard contract period is 2 years with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent.
The location is highly convenient, with Hyotanyama Station on the Kintetsu Namba/Nara Line just a 5-minute walk away, providing easy access to central Osaka. The area of Higashiosaka is historically known as a major center for metalworking and manufacturing, often called the "factory of Japan." A notable nearby landmark is the ancient Shipporyu-ji Temple, a serene cultural site with a history dating back centuries, offering a peaceful retreat from the urban environment.
