Friend House Tsubasa: A Convenient and Affordable Apartment in Urasoe, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Friend House Tsubasa Unit 405, offers a practical and accessible living solution in the residential area of Urasoe, Okinawa. The property is a 1R (one-room) layout with a total private area of approximately 24.7 square meters, located on the 4th floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 1998. The monthly rent is 34,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 1,000 yen. A parking space is available for an additional 5,500 yen per month.
The apartment's facilities include propane gas, a unit bath with a bathtub, and a shoe cupboard (getabako). It is important to note that the air conditioning unit is not provided by the property and must be arranged by the tenant. The contract is a fixed-term lease for 2.0 years, and immediate occupancy is possible. A joint guarantor is mandatory for the lease agreement.
Critical financial details from the agent's notes have been translated: The agency commission is one month's rent plus tax. A rent guarantee service is required, costing 50% of the total rent (minimum 30,000 yen) upon move-in, followed by 1.5% of the monthly rent each month during the tenancy. If the tenant does not pass the screening for this, an alternative specified rent guarantee contract can be used. For fixed-term contracts, a renewal processing fee of 50% of the new rent plus tax (minimum 20,000 yen + tax) applies. If the contract is terminated within two years, a penalty of one month's rent is incurred. Move-out settlement costs include: house cleaning at 33,000 yen (tax included), air conditioner cleaning at 12,100 yen (tax included), screen door replacement for 4 panels at 6,600 yen (tax excluded), and packing replacement at 4,400 yen (tax excluded).
The location provides excellent daily convenience, situated directly in front of a bus stop (Uranishi Danchi Iriguchi) with a 1-minute walk, and within a 3-minute walk to the San-A Food Kan supermarket. Tedako Uranishi Station is approximately a 15-minute walk away, offering connections across the island. The area of Urasoe is a bustling suburban city adjacent to Naha, blending residential calm with urban accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe was once the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom's government before it moved to Shuri. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located a short drive or bus ride away in Naha.
