Leopalace Menso-Re 101: A Furnished Apartment in Okinawa City
This property is Leopalace Menso-Re 101, a furnished apartment located in a residential area near Ageta in Okinawa City. The apartment is part of a two-story reinforced concrete building constructed in May 2003. The layout is a 1K (one room plus kitchen) with a total private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo). The unit is on the first floor and features all Western-style rooms with an indoor space for a washing machine.
Key features and agent notes include a fully furnished and equipped apartment, allowing for comfortable living from the day of move-in. The apartment comes with air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, dryer, refrigerator, television, and other furniture/appliances. If these items break through no fault of the tenant, they will be replaced free of charge. The building is equipped with a delivery box, propane gas, and a video monitor intercom for security, providing peace of mind for single occupants or single-parent families. There is a roofed bicycle parking area available at no charge. A paid parking space is available for 5,500 yen per month, subject to availability.
The monthly rent is 45,000 yen, with a monthly common area fee (environmental maintenance fee) of 550 yen and a bank transfer fee of 524 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or agency commission fee. Key money (礼金) is equivalent to one month's rent. Other initial costs include a key exchange fee of 16,500 yen, fire insurance ranging from 13,130 to 26,680 yen for two years, and a departure cleaning fee of 41,800 yen. Optional costs include an occupant support system plus for 18,975 yen and an antibacterial treatment fee of 18,040 yen. A guarantee fee is required upon contract, amounting to 100-120% of the monthly rent for personal contracts, and 10,000 yen every year from the second year onward. A renewal fee of 16,500 yen is charged every two years. Internet service is available as an optional add-on starting from 2,640 yen per month.
A notable advantage is that a joint guarantor is generally not required, making the contract process smoother. Water charges are included in the rent. The contract is primarily electronic, and applicants must be able to complete the application to key handover process using their smartphone. Applicants from outside Okinawa Prefecture can also be accommodated through this electronic process. The bus stop "Teruya Entrance" is approximately an ８-minute walk away.
