Elegante Sobe Unit 904: A Modern Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Elegante Sobe Unit 904, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 1K layout with approximately 30.67 square meters of private space, located on the 9th floor of a 10-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2016. The monthly rent is 67,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 4,100 yen, a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen, and a monthly guarantee commission of 1,571 yen, bringing the total monthly payment to 73,001 yen. Please note a monthly storage handling fee of 170 yen also applies.
The apartment comes well-equipped with a range of amenities for modern living. Facilities include a gas stove (propane) with two or more burners, a system kitchen, a separate bath and toilet, a bath dryer, a shampoo washbasin vanity, a heated toilet seat, a bathtub, an independent washbasin, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, an auto-lock security system, a monitor intercom, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Key move-in costs include a key money (reikin) of 97,000 yen, a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 yen, an agency fee of 73,700 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 50,000 yen, a contract-time guarantee fee of 22,000 yen, a key set fee of 3,300 yen, and a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, totaling 264,000 yen. Combined with the first month's prorated rent, the total initial cost is 337,001 yen. The current tenant's scheduled move-out date is April 17th, with a new move-in date anticipated for early June, subject to change based on the current tenant's situation and restoration work.
This property features several attractive points for tenants: no joint guarantor is required, there is no penalty for short-term cancellation, initial costs and monthly rent can be paid by credit card, corporate contracts and company housing agency contracts are possible, there is a 24-hour management system, and online contracts are available. Please note that parking is not available and pet ownership is not permitted. Required documents for application include identification and proof of employment or financial status.
The apartment is situated in the Tsube area of Naha City, a residential district with good local amenities. An interesting historical fact about the area is its proximity to Shuri Castle, the former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which was the center of political and cultural life for centuries before Okinawa's integration into modern Japan. The closest major landmark is the magnificent Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located just a short drive or bus ride away, offering a profound connection to Okinawa's unique history.
