Park Place 601: Modern Apartment in Naha with No Key Money or Deposit
This rental apartment, unit 601 in the Park Place building, offers a convenient and modern living space in Naha City, Okinawa. The property features a 1K layout with all Western-style rooms and a private area of 23.1 square meters. The building is a 6-story reinforced concrete structure built in March 1998, complete with an elevator and an auto-lock security system for resident safety.
Critical agent notes provide essential details on fees and conditions. The monthly rent is 48,000 yen with a 5,000 yen common area maintenance fee. There is no deposit (敷金) and no key money (礼金). However, initial move-in costs include several one-time fees: a rent guarantee fee of 32,770 yen, a lock replacement fee of 12,100 yen, a deodorization/disinfection fee of 11,000 yen, an SAT119 fee of 6,380 yen, and a house cleaning fee of 50,000 yen. The property requires screening by a guarantee company. The initial contract period is one year, and if you move out within the first year, a penalty equivalent to one month's rent will be incurred. Additional monthly charges include a parking fee of 8,800 yen (though the property listing states no parking is available), an environmental maintenance fee of 2,200 yen, and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 yen. The guarantee company (全保連株式会社) charges 50% of the monthly rent, with an annual renewal fee of 10,000 yen and a bank transfer fee of 330 yen.
The apartment is well-equipped with air conditioning, heating, an intercom, and an internet connection is available for free. The building uses propane gas. The location is highly convenient, just a 7-minute walk from Akamine Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) and a 2-minute walk from the Shinmachi-guchi bus stop. The surrounding area offers supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacies for daily needs.
The area of Naha is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Naha was once the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a thriving independent kingdom that engaged in trade across Asia. The closest major landmark is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shuri Castle, the former palace of the Ryukyu kings, located just a few monorail stops away from Akamine Station.
