ACOTERRACE 102: A Modern, Pet-Friendly Apartment in Urasoe, Okinawa
This newly built, high-grade rental apartment offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Unit 102 is a 1LDK layout with approximately 33.15 sqm of floor space, located on the first floor of a two-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2025. The monthly rent is 78,000 yen, with additional monthly fees including a 7,000 yen common area maintenance fee, a 7,700 yen parking fee (for one car), and a 1,727 yen monthly guarantee fee, bringing the total monthly payment to 94,427 yen. The initial move-in costs are estimated at 428,427 yen, which includes a 93,500 yen agency fee, a 156,000 yen key money (gift payment), no security deposit, the first month's rent and fees, a 35,000 yen initial guarantee commission, and a 49,500 yen room cleaning fee. Note that if a pet is kept, an additional security deposit of 73,000 yen (one month's rent) will be required.
The property is exceptionally well-equipped. The unit features a gas cooktop and system kitchen, a separate bath and toilet, a bath dryer, a combined shampoo washbasin and vanity, a heated toilet seat, a bathtub, an independent washbasin, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, and a space for an indoor washing machine. Building amenities include free internet, an auto-lock security system, a video intercom, and a parcel delivery box.
Special notes from the agent indicate the current tenant is scheduled to move out on January 10th, with occupancy possible from around the end of January. The property is pet-consultation friendly, allowing one small dog under 10kg (cats are not permitted). A guarantor is not required, but joining a guarantee company and fire insurance is mandatory. Applications are accepted by email, eliminating the need for an in-person visit. The building offers 24/365 management for peace of mind. Out-of-prefecture residents can consult via mail or online, and corporate contracts are possible. Monthly rent can be paid by credit card or bank transfer (fees vary). Free internet includes access to D-roomTV, a free on-demand service. The tenant-dedicated app "My-Droom" requires registration. Important conditions include a renewal fee (equal to one month's rent) every two years, a short-term cancellation penalty (one month's rent) for moving out within the first year, and the inability to change electricity providers if the landlord designates one.
The apartment is situated in the Yafuso district of Urasoe, a city seamlessly connected to the capital, Naha. The area offers excellent daily convenience with easy access to Route 58. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe was once the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom before the capital moved to Shuri. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Okinawan history, located just a short drive away in neighboring Naha.
