ESTOY buscando 202: Modern Rental Apartment in Okinawa
This rental apartment, unit 202 in the ESTOY buscando building, is located in the Gushikawa area of Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture. The property is a 1DK layout with a private floor area of approximately 33.94 square meters. It is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2018.
The apartment features a range of modern facilities. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen and a gas stove with two or more burners, powered by propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath that includes a bath tub, a bath dryer, and a washbasin with a vanity. The toilet features a warm-water washing bidet seat. The unit is equipped with air conditioning for cooling and includes a closet, a shoe cupboard, and a designated indoor space for a washing machine. For connectivity, it supports BS broadcasting and includes internet access at no additional cost. The intercom system has a monitor.
Key points highlighted by the agent include: 1) No guarantor required. 2) No need to visit the office; contracts can be completed online. 3) Both monthly rent and initial costs can be paid by credit card, allowing for point accumulation. 4) Contracts are available for individuals, corporations, and corporate housing agencies. 5) A 24-hour management system provides peace of mind after moving in. 6) There is no penalty for early termination of the contract.
The estimated move-in date is mid-May 2026 (around 2026/05/18), subject to change depending on the current tenant's departure scheduled for March 31st. One parking space is available for a light vehicle at a monthly cost of 2,200 yen, though availability is not guaranteed. Pet ownership is not permitted.
The monthly costs consist of rent (63,000 yen), parking fee (2,200 yen), common area maintenance fee (2,900 yen), 24-hour support fee (330 yen), and a monthly guarantee commission (1,505 yen), totaling 69,935 yen. The initial move-in costs are substantial and include a key money (礼金) of 103,000 yen, a security deposit (敷金) of 0 yen, a cleaning fee of 50,000 yen, an agency commission of 69,300 yen, a parking contract fee of 2,200 yen, a contract guarantee fee of 22,000 yen, a fire extinguisher fee of 14,520 yen, an antibacterial treatment fee of 24,200 yen, a disaster prevention set fee of 14,850 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen, bringing the subtotal to 303,370 yen. Combined with the first month's rent, the total initial cost is approximately 373,305 yen, plus pro-rated rent. A separate fire insurance fee of approximately 9,100 yen per year is also required. A 170-yen collection fee is added to monthly payments.
The location is convenient, with the Gushikawa bus stop just a one-minute walk away, providing easy access to public transport in Ginowan City.
