Leopalace Akizora 101: A Fully-Furnished Apartment in Okinawa City
This property is Leopalace Akizora Room 101, a first-floor corner apartment located in Hiyagon, Okinawa City. It is a fully-furnished 1K layout with a total private area of approximately 23.18 square meters. The monthly rent is 52,000 yen, with an additional monthly common area maintenance fee of 6,500 yen and a sanitation fee of 550 yen. Key initial costs include a security deposit of 0 months' rent and a key money (reikin) payment of 1.0 months' rent. The building is a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in 2005. The apartment is conveniently located a 6-minute walk from the Ken-ei Danchi Iriguchi bus stop.
The property comes fully equipped for comfortable living. Facilities and Equipment include: IH cooktop, 2 or more burners, system kitchen, propane gas, separate bath and toilet, bathroom dryer, bathtub, cooling, air conditioning, closet, walk-in closet, shoe cupboard, internet-ready, monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor washing machine space.
Critical agent notes and remarks have been translated in detail: Costs at the time of contract include pro-rated rent for the current month and the following month's rent, fire insurance (13,130 to 26,680 yen for 2 years), a guarantee commission fee (100-120% of monthly rent for personal contracts, subject to change based on screening), key exchange fee (16,500 yen tax included), end-of-tenancy cleaning fee (41,800 yen tax included), optional resident support system plus (18,975 yen tax included), and optional antibacterial treatment fee (18,040 yen tax included). Monthly costs besides rent include an environmental maintenance fee (550 yen), rent withdrawal handling fee (524 yen), and optional unlimited internet plans (Light Plan 2,640 yen, Basic Plan 3,630 yen). Other fees include a guarantee commission fee of 10,000 yen (from the second year, annually) and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen (upon 2-year renewal). Required documents for application are an application form, personal identification (driver's license, student ID, passport, etc.), and proof of income (pay slips from the last two months; self-employed persons need a tax certificate).
The listing highlights several recommended points: it is part of a "single-life support campaign," comes with furniture and appliances for immediate comfortable living, generally does not require a joint guarantor making procedures smooth, has no security deposit or agency fees for lower initial costs, includes water charges in the common fee, offers optional unlimited internet with U-NEXT and magazine subscriptions, provides free replacement for broken furniture/appliances (in no-fault cases), has a free roofed bicycle parking area, includes a monitor intercom for safety, and allows for postal contracts for those outside the prefecture.
Other important notices: Contracts are primarily electronic, requiring smartphone operation from application to key receipt. Rooms on the second floor and above have carpet, not flooring. Furniture and appliance brands differ per room. Interior photos are of the same layout type; the actual condition takes priority and should be confirmed via viewing. If damage occurs due to tenant negligence, repair costs may be charged separately from the cleaning fee. Early termination within one year incurs a penalty of one month's rent. If a discount like one month's free rent was applied, it becomes void upon early termination and the discounted amount must be paid. Parking space availability is not guaranteed. Applications are processed first-come, first-served.
The Hiyagon area of Okinawa City offers a quiet residential environment with good daily convenience. An interesting local fact is that Okinawa City is home to the second-largest population on Okinawa Island and has a rich history blending American and traditional Ryukyuan cultures due to the former presence of Kadena Air Base. The closest major landmark is the Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park, a large public sports complex with various facilities, located just a short distance from the property.
