DEAR (Dia) Room 403: A Pet-Friendly Apartment in Naha's Convenient Tenku Area
This rental apartment, located on the 4th floor of the 5-story DEAR building in Naha's Tenku 2-chome, offers a compact and well-equipped living space. The unit is a 1R layout with approximately 16 sqm of private area. The monthly rent is 40,000 yen, with an additional 3,000 yen common area fee and a mandatory 990 yen 'peace of mind' service fee. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). Initial costs are estimated at 124,485 yen, which includes the first month's rent, fees, and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen (equivalent to 1.1 months' rent).
The property is equipped with a system kitchen featuring a gas stove with two or more burners (propane gas), a gas clothes dryer, air conditioning, and free internet. The building features an auto-lock security system, an intercom with monitor, and an elevator. The apartment is part of a fixed-term lease contract for 2.0 years, though renewal for another 2-year term is possible. Breaking the lease during the contract period incurs a penalty of one month's rent, and cleaning fees apply upon moving out.
A key feature is that pets are negotiable. The conditions allow for one small pet under 10kg, subject to a pet security deposit of 100,000 yen. The agent's notes specify several mandatory requirements: a guarantee company is required (with an initial 50% or monthly 2% or 1,450 yen fee), fire insurance (14,500 yen) is mandatory, and the aforementioned 'peace of mind' service (990 yen) is compulsory. A joint guarantor is原则上 not required.
The location is in the popular Shin-toshin area. While the apartment itself has no parking, there is a bicycle/motorcycle parking area. A supermarket is nearby, making daily life convenient. Access is via an 18-minute walk from Omoromachi Station or a 3-minute walk from Uenoya bus stop. The property was built in 2012 (14 years old) and is of reinforced concrete (RC) construction. The managing agent, Maruhiko Housing, has an office at 1186-4 Kuba, Naha City.
