Leopalace Chura Unit 204: A Modern Rental Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leopalace Chura Unit 204, is located in the Uema area of Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 23.5 sqm (approximately 7.11 tsubo) 1K layout, situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in November 2010. The unit features an all-Western-style room design and includes an indoor space for a washing machine.
The monthly rent is 61,000 yen. The estimated total monthly cost, including common area fees of 6,500 yen, a parking space fee of 7,700 yen, an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen, and an administrative fee of 524 yen, amounts to 76,274 yen. A parking space for one car is available for an additional 7,700 yen per month. The apartment comes equipped with appliances including an air conditioner, heating, washing machine, refrigerator, and television. The kitchen has a system kitchen and hot water supply, while the bathroom and toilet are separate and feature a bathtub and a warm-water washlet toilet seat. The building uses city gas and includes a shoe box for storage, a bicycle parking area, and a TV monitor intercom for security. The unit is noted for having good sunlight.
Critical agent notes regarding fees and conditions have been translated in detail. The key money (reikin) is one month's rent (61,000 yen), while the security deposit (shikikin) is none. Other initial costs include a key replacement/Smartlock fee of 16,500 yen (tax included), a two-year fire insurance premium of 19,890 yen (tax-exempt), an initial guarantee commission fee of 75,750 yen (approximately 100% of the total rent), a contract-time cleaning fee upon moving out of 41,800 yen, and an antibacterial treatment fee of 18,040 yen. The estimated total initial cost is approximately 308,730 yen. The contract period is 2 years with renewal. A renewal fee of 10,000 yen (tax included) is required annually, and an additional renewal-time fee of 15,000 yen (tax excluded) is charged every two years. A short-term cancellation penalty applies; canceling within one year incurs a penalty of one month's rent. Internet requires a separate contract for a basic plan costing 3,630 yen (tax included) per month. The agent notes that the photos may be of a different unit within the building and actual specifications may differ. The managing agency operates on weekends and holidays and offers support for those new to life in Okinawa, including a free gift of a Pachira (money tree) plant upon contract signing for good fortune. They also provide complimentary administrative procedure services (e.g., change of residence registration) through their affiliated administrative scrivener office.
For transportation, the Kokuba bus stop is about a 7-minute walk away, and the Tsubogawa Monorail Station is approximately a 54-minute walk.
