Andover Terrace Shikina: A Modern 1LDK Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This property is a modern 1LDK apartment located on the 5th floor of the 10-story Andover Terrace Shikina building in Naha City, Okinawa. Built in 2020, the apartment features a reinforced concrete (RC) structure and offers approximately 33.53 square meters of private living space.
The apartment is equipped with a system kitchen featuring a two-burner gas stove (propane gas). The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bath tub, bath dryer, and a washbasin with a vanity area. The toilet has a heated bidet seat. Other facilities include air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The building provides BS/CS satellite broadcasting, free internet, an auto-lock security system, a monitor-equipped intercom, a parcel delivery box, and an elevator.
The monthly cost breakdown includes a rent of 66,000 yen, a common area fee of 4,100 yen, a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen, and a monthly guarantee fee of 1,549 yen (2.2% of the total rent), bringing the total monthly payment to 71,979 yen (tax included). Initial move-in costs are estimated at 379,879 yen plus prorated rent. This includes a key money (reikin) payment of 132,000 yen, an agency commission of 72,600 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 60,000 yen, a contract guarantee commission of 22,000 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. There is no security deposit (shikikin).
The agent highlights several key points: no guarantor is required, contracts can be processed by mail without a visit to the office, there is no renewal fee (a renewal administration fee of 22,000 yen applies every two years), and part of the initial costs, monthly rent, and final settlement upon moving out can be paid by credit card. There is no need to change the resident registration after the contract, making it convenient for those relocating. The fixed cleaning fee means no additional charges upon moving out (provided there is no tenant fault). There are no penalties for short-term cancellation, and key handover can be arranged at a hotel, workplace, or the property itself. The agent provides detailed room dimension drawings to facilitate furniture and appliance placement. Corporate contracts and contracts with relocation companies are possible.
The location offers access to public transportation, with Asato Station approximately a 22-minute walk away and the Shikina Shogakko Mae bus stop about a 4-minute walk. The property is within the school districts for Shikina Elementary School (4-minute walk) and Ishida Junior High School (11-minute walk). One parking space is available for an additional 2,200 yen per month.
