Clayno Happiness Okinawa City Misato: A Fully Furnished Apartment for a Hassle-Free Start
Located in the vibrant Misato district of Okinawa City, Clayno Happiness offers a modern and convenient living solution, particularly suited for those seeking a smooth transition into a new home. This 1K apartment, built in 2018, comes fully furnished and equipped, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming purchases. The monthly rent is 55,000 JPY, with a common area maintenance fee of 4,500 JPY. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) required, and the agency commission fee is waived, significantly reducing initial moving costs. A key money (礼金) equivalent to 1.5 months' rent is applicable.
The property is comprehensively equipped for comfortable daily living. Facilities include an IH cooking stove, a system kitchen, propane gas, a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath with a bath dryer, a heated toilet seat with bidet function, a bathtub, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor space for a washing machine. Crucially, the apartment is offered with furniture and appliances included.
Agent notes provide essential details on costs and procedures. Other initial costs beyond deposit and key money include fire insurance (13,130 to 26,680 JPY, renewed every 2 years), an initial guarantee entrustment fee (100% to 120% of total rent for personal contracts), a key replacement fee (16,500 JPY, first time only), and a move-out cleaning fee (41,800 JPY, paid upon move-in). Optional services like antibacterial treatment and resident support are available. Monthly fees beyond rent include an environmental maintenance fee of 550 JPY and optional internet service fees ranging from 2,640 to 3,630 JPY. Upon contract renewal every two years, a guarantee entrustment fee of 10,000 JPY and a renewal administrative fee of 16,500 JPY are required. The listing highlights key advantages: furniture and appliances are included and repaired/replaced free of charge in case of malfunction (if not due to resident fault); no security deposit or agency fees; optional internet service subscription includes unlimited access to U-NEXT (video and magazine streaming); and electronic application and remote contracting are possible. Prospective tenants should note that photos and floor plans may show mirrored room layouts or different color schemes of the same type, with the actual condition taking precedence. Appliance brands vary by room, and rooms on the second floor and above have carpeting. Due to high demand, applications for even occupied units are common; if an occupied room cannot be viewed, viewing a similar model room is possible. As a signing bonus, the agent offers daily life support goods (daily necessities and sanitary products) equivalent to 10% of the monthly rent.
The Misato area in Okinawa City offers a blend of residential calm and urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that nearby Koza (now part of Okinawa City) was historically a major entertainment district for US military personnel, contributing to a unique cultural fusion that can still be felt in parts of the city. For recreation and tourism, residents are within a reasonable distance from the famous Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park, which includes the Okinawa Cellular Stadium, a major venue for sports and events.
