Modern Apartment in Urasoe, Okinawa with Convenient Online Contracting
This rental apartment, located in the Izu 2-chome area of Urasoe City, Okinawa, offers a comfortable and modern living space. The property is a 1K layout with approximately 27.18 square meters of private area, situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2017. The monthly rent is 63,000 yen, with an additional common area fee of 2,300 yen. A parking space is available for 3,300 yen per month. The move-in date is scheduled for late May 2026, following the current tenant's expected departure on April 4th.
The apartment is well-equipped with modern amenities. The facilities include a gas stove with two or more burners, a system kitchen, propane gas, a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath, a bathroom dryer, a combined shampoo washbasin and vanity, a heated toilet seat with bidet function, a bathtub, an independent washbasin, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Key selling points highlighted by the agent include: 1) No need for a joint guarantor. 2) No need to visit the office; contracts can be completed online. 3) Monthly and initial fees can be paid by credit card, allowing you to accumulate points. 4) Contracts are available for individuals, corporations, and corporate housing agencies. 5) A 24-hour management system provides peace of mind after moving in. 6) There is no short-term cancellation fee. Pets are not allowed in this property.
The initial cost breakdown is detailed. The first month's payment totals 70,446 yen, comprising rent (63,000 yen), parking (3,300 yen), common area fee (2,300 yen), 24-hour support fee (330 yen), and monthly guarantee commission (1,516 yen). The move-in costs total 287,210 yen, including key money (93,000 yen), a security deposit of 0 yen, cleaning fee (50,000 yen), agency commission (69,300 yen), parking contract fee (3,300 yen), contract guarantee fee (22,000 yen), fire extinguisher fee (7,260 yen), antibacterial treatment fee (24,200 yen), disaster prevention set fee (14,850 yen), and key set fee (3,300 yen). The combined initial cost is approximately 357,656 yen plus pro-rated rent. A separate fire insurance premium of around 9,100 yen per year is also required.
The Izu district of Urasoe offers a blend of residential calm and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Urasoe was once the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom before it moved to Shuri. The area is conveniently located, with the Uragujo Elementary School bus stop just a 3-minute walk away. For a major tourist attraction, the famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is approximately a 20-minute drive from the property.
