Midori-so: A Student-Exclusive Apartment in Okinawa's Nakagusuku Village
This rental apartment, named Midori-so, is situated in the Minamiuehara district of Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a student-exclusive property offering a convenient and affordable living option. The monthly rent is 35,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 1,000 yen. Notably, this listing features no security deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金), making initial moving costs significantly lower. The unit is available for immediate occupancy.
The apartment is a compact 1R (one-room) layout with a Western-style room, offering approximately 17.4 square meters (about 5.25 tsubo) of private floor area. It is located on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 1998. The property includes several key facilities and equipment: Propane gas, separate bath and toilet, bathtub, air conditioning, closet, and internet connectivity. The rental contract is a fixed-term lease (定期借家) for 2.0 years.
Critical agent notes have been translated and must be included. The equipment/facilities are: Propane gas / Separate bath and toilet / Bathtub / Air conditioning / Closet / Internet compatible. Special remarks are: Requires . Requires subscription to the Residential Comprehensive Compensation Insurance for occupants. ☆Management fee: ¥2,000/month. Additional initial costs include a rent guarantee commission (40% to 70% of total rent, variable by guarantee company), a two-year residential comprehensive insurance premium (around 13,000 yen), and a key cylinder replacement fee of 8,000 yen.
The location is highly convenient for students, being just a 2-minute walk from the Ryudai Higashiguchi (Ryukyu University East Gate) bus stop. The area of Nakagusuku Village is rich in history, featuring the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, a stunning example of Ryukyuan gusuku architecture offering panoramic views of the East China Sea. This historical landmark provides a fascinating glimpse into Okinawa's unique kingdom era and is a major tourist attraction just a short distance away.
