Leonext Plan Dore Makabi Unit 103: A Modern Rental Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leonext Plan Dore Makabi Unit 103, is located in the Makabi area of Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a modern, reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 2013, making it approximately 13 years old. It is a three-story building, and this specific unit is situated on the first floor.
The apartment features a 1K layout with all Western-style rooms and a private area of 24.94 square meters (approximately 7.54 tsubo). Key facilities include a space for an indoor washing machine. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen, IH cooking hob, and hot water supply. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and the bathroom includes a bathtub. The toilet features a warm-water washlet seat. The unit comes furnished and includes air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, refrigerator, and television. Security is provided by a TV monitor intercom. The building uses city gas and is internet-ready. Other features include a shoe box for storage and a bicycle parking area. The unit receives good sunlight.
Regarding fees, the monthly rent is 60,000 yen with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 4,500 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金). A key money (礼金) equivalent to one month's rent (60,000 yen) is required. There is no brokerage fee. Other initial costs include a key replacement/Smartlock fee of 16,500 yen (tax included), an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen (tax included), and a two-year fire insurance premium of 19,890 yen (tax-exempt). A guarantee entrustment fee for the initial contract is 65,050 yen (100% to 120% of the total rent). A cleaning fee upon moving out of 41,800 yen and an antibacterial treatment fee of 18,040 yen are charged at the time of contract signing. The estimated total initial cost is approximately 286,330 yen. The contract period is two years with renewal. A renewal fee of 10,000 yen (tax included) is required annually, and an update fee of 15,000 yen (tax excluded) is charged every two years. A short-term cancellation penalty applies; canceling within one year incurs a penalty of one month's rent. Internet requires a separate contract for a basic plan costing 3,630 yen (tax included) per month. Please note that the photos shown may be from other units in the building and actual specifications may differ.
The location offers convenient access to public transport. Omoromachi Station on the monorail is about a 12-minute walk away, and the Makabi bus stop is also approximately a 12-minute walk. The agent notes they are open on weekends and holidays and strive to provide as much information as possible, especially for those new to life in Okinawa. As a bonus for signing a contract, the agency offers a gift of a Pachira money tree plant, believed to bring good fortune in finance, work, and love. The agency also has an affiliated administrative scrivener office and can provide some free assistance with tedious administrative procedures like changing your residence certificate for interested clients.
