Minami Apartment 205: A Refurbished 1LDK with No Key Money and Free Internet
This rental apartment, Minami Apartment Unit 205, presents a practical living solution in Nishihara Town, Okinawa. The property is a 1LDK layout with a total private area of 43.85 square meters (approximately 13.26 tsubo), featuring a separate bath and toilet—a popular and convenient arrangement. The unit is located on the second floor of a four-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in October 1997. A key feature is that all rooms are Western-style (オール洋間). The property has been refurbished and includes amenities such as a shoe box and is situated on a corner. The building uses propane gas, and notably, internet service is provided free of charge for unlimited use.
Critical agent notes provide essential financial and contractual details. The monthly rent is 55,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 1,000 yen. There is a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to one month's rent, but no key money (礼金) is required, helping to reduce initial moving costs. The brokerage commission equals one month's rent plus consumption tax. Special notes on fees include: an initial guarantee entrustment fee for the guarantee company starting from 39,970 yen (varies by company); a mandatory "Life Support" fee of 1,100 yen per month, prorated for both move-in and move-out months. The guarantee company utilization fee is 70% of the total rent amount at contract signing and 1% of the total rent amount monthly, though these may change depending on the contract details. This is a fixed-term lease contract (定期借家契約) for two years. For renewal, an administrative fee of 16,500 yen (tax included) applies. Cancellation within the contract period incurs a penalty. If a parking space certificate is issued, a fee of 3,300 yen (tax included) is charged for the storage location use consent document. The contract requires one joint guarantor (within three degrees of kinship, under 65 years old, with income). Only one parking space is available free of charge; a second parking space is not permitted.
