Urban Life Mekaru: A Modern Rental Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
Urban Life Mekaru is a modern, well-equipped apartment located in the Mekaru 3-chome district of Naha City, Okinawa. This 1K layout unit offers approximately 29.64 square meters of living space, situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2022. The monthly rent is 67,000 yen with an additional 3,500 yen common area maintenance fee. The apartment is available for move-in with a negotiable move-in date, with the current tenant scheduled to vacate on April 2, 2026.
The property comes with a comprehensive list of facilities and equipment, as detailed in the agent notes. These include a gas stove, system kitchen, counter kitchen, separate bath and toilet, unit bath, bathroom dryer, washbasin with hair washing and makeup area, heated toilet seat, bathtub, air conditioning, closet, shoe storage, BS satellite broadcasting, internet-ready wiring, free internet service, auto-lock security, video intercom, parcel delivery box, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Critical financial details from the agent's remarks have been translated. A guarantee company is required. The initial guarantee commission is 22,000 yen at contract signing, with a monthly fee of 2.2% or 5.5% of the total rent (e.g., 1,558 yen for the 2.2% plan). A 50,000 yen cleaning fee for the end of the tenancy is required upon contract signing. If paying rent via bank transfer or credit card, a monthly collection fee of 170 yen applies. A 24-hour support service is mandatory at 330 yen per month, and from May 2026, a 'ruum support' service at 1,980 yen per month will be required. Additional costs include a 22,000 yen renewal processing fee and a 3,300 yen key set fee. The renewal fee itself is one month's rent (22,000 yen). The security deposit is 97,000 yen, with no separate key money (礼金) required.
