Modern Apartment in Naha's Asato District
This listing presents a modern apartment for rent in the "Libs Asato" building, located in the Asato area of Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. The property is a 1LDK layout with a total private area of 37.6 square meters. The apartment is situated on the 8th floor of a 15-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in September 2024, making it a relatively new build.
The apartment features all Western-style rooms. Key facilities include an indoor space for a washing machine, a walk-in closet, a shoe box, and a south-facing corner room. The kitchen is a system kitchen with a counter facing the living/dining area. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with a unit bath, bathtub, shampoo dresser, and a bidet toilet seat. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning for cooling and heating, as well as a dryer. Building amenities include an elevator, an auto-lock security system, a delivery box, security cameras, and free internet (Wi-Fi). The property uses propane gas.
The location offers excellent access to public transport. The Yui Rail monorail's Asato Station is approximately an 8-minute walk away, and the Asato bus stop is about a 1-minute walk. The property is within the school districts for Tsuboya Elementary School and Mawashi Junior High School.
Important notes from the agent detail the move-in costs and conditions. The monthly rent is 98,000 yen with a 4,000 yen common area fee. Key money (reikin) is required (equivalent to two months' rent, 192,000 yen), while the security deposit (shikikin) is 0 yen. An agency fee of 105,600 yen (1.1 months' rent) applies. Other initial costs include a two-year fire insurance premium (approx. 16,000 yen), key exchange fee (22,000 yen), and an initial guarantee commission (101,078 yen for Plan C without a guarantor). The total estimated initial cost is 539,272 yen plus prorated rent. A cleaning fee of 60,500 yen is charged upon moving out. A guarantor is not required, but joining a guarantee company is mandatory, with several plans (A, B, C) available depending on whether a joint guarantor is provided. Optional add-ons include a water purifier lease (1,078 yen/month) and a Duskin disinfection service. The agent offers clear photographs, transparent initial cost breakdowns, and simple screening. They can meet on-site for viewings and handle contracts via mail. Cancellation after contract incurs a fee of one month's rent plus tax. Early termination penalties apply: two months' rent for leaving within one year, and one month's rent for leaving within two years. Conditions differ for corporate contracts.
