Affordable Rental Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Unit 402 in the Daiko Building, offers a practical and budget-friendly living solution in the heart of Naha City, Okinawa. The unit is a 1-room Western-style layout with a private area of 23.17 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo), located on the 4th floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete block (RCB) structure built in May 1972. A key interior facility is a designated indoor washing machine space.
Critical agent notes provide essential details on fees and conditions. The monthly rent is 30,000 yen with a 1,000 yen common area maintenance fee. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). However, mandatory additional costs include a 24-hour support plus service for 2,200 yen per month and a water purifier lease starting from 1,100 yen (tax included) per month. Enrollment in a guarantee company and fire insurance is compulsory. Please note that if the floor plan or photos differ from the actual condition, the actual condition takes precedence. The water utility fee is fixed at 2,000 yen per month. Other one-time contract costs include a Comprehensive Peace of Mind Insurance of 16,000 yen (renewed every 2 years), a guarantee company enrollment fee (either 20,000 yen at contract plus 10,000 yen annual fee, or a one-time 40,000 yen fee), deodorization and antibacterial treatment for 8,800 yen (tax included), and crime and disaster prevention goods for 8,580 yen (tax included). The brokerage fee is 33,000 yen (tax included), equivalent to one month's rent plus tax. The estimated initial contract payment is approximately 119,580 yen.
The apartment is situated in a highly convenient area of Naha. A convenience store is just a one-minute walk away, and Asato Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) is approximately an 8-10 minute walk, providing excellent access to the rest of the city. The area is rich in history and culture. A short monorail ride away lies Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, offering breathtaking views and a deep dive into Okinawa's unique royal history.
