PLANET (Planet) 306: Modern Rental Apartment in Urasoe, Okinawa
This modern apartment, located in the Makiminato area of Urasoe City, Okinawa, offers a compact and well-equipped living space ideal for a single occupant. The unit features a 1K layout with approximately 22.41 square meters of private area. The kitchen is positioned to act as a buffer from the living room, providing privacy from visitors. The property was built in 2018, making it a relatively new construction, and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete (RC) building.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities and equipment. These include a gas stove (propane gas), a separate bath and toilet with a unit bath and bathtub, a gas clothes dryer, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The building offers modern conveniences such as internet connectivity with free internet service, an auto-lock security system, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an elevator.
The location is convenient, with the "Kouminkan Iriguchi" (Community Center Entrance) bus stop just a 3-minute walk away. Parking is available for one car at an additional monthly cost of 5,000 yen, though it is located off-site and requires a separate guarantee company membership with an initial fee of 5,000 yen and a subsequent monthly charge of 5.25% of the total monthly rent.
Critical agent notes regarding fees and conditions have been translated. The monthly rent is 43,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). A guarantee deposit of 0.0 months is listed. The contract is a fixed-term lease (定期借家) for 2.0 years. An agency fee equivalent to one month's rent plus tax applies. A rent guarantee is required: 50% of the total rent (minimum 30,000 yen) upon move-in, followed by 1.5% of the monthly rent every month during the tenancy. Move-out costs include a 10% fee, house cleaning for 36,300 yen (tax included), and air conditioner cleaning for 12,100 yen (tax included). For contract termination within two years, a short-term cancellation penalty of one month's rent is charged. For fixed-term lease contracts, a renewal administrative fee of 50% of the new rent plus tax (minimum 20,000 yen plus tax) applies. Additional optional monthly fees include "Living Support+" for 2,750 yen and a water purifier for 1,705 yen.
