East Maison Unit 404: A Modern Apartment in Okinawa City
This rental apartment, East Maison Unit 404, is located in the Awase district of Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture. The property is a 1LDK layout with a private area of approximately 47.83 square meters, situated on the 3rd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in 2007.
The apartment is well-equipped with facilities including propane gas, separate bath and toilet, bath dryer, bathtub, independent washbasin, air conditioning, closet, walk-in closet, shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, internet-ready with free internet service, monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor washing machine space.
Critical financial details from the agent notes are as follows. The monthly rent is 62,000 yen. Additional monthly fees include a parking lot usage fee of 4,400 yen, a common area maintenance fee of 2,900 yen, a 24-hour support fee of 330 yen (for a 24-hour call center to handle room troubles), and a monthly guarantee commission fee of 1,531 yen. A monthly storage handling fee of 170 yen also applies. This brings the total monthly payment to 71,161 yen. The initial move-in costs total 339,061 yen plus pro-rated rent. This includes a key money (reikin) payment of 92,000 yen, a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 yen, an agency commission of 68,200 yen, a parking contract fee of 4,400 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 60,000 yen, a contract-time guarantee fee of 22,000 yen, a key set fee of 3,300 yen, and a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen. The scheduled move-out date for the current tenant is April 30th, with a new move-in date anticipated for late May, subject to change based on restoration work or the current tenant's circumstances.
The property offers one parking space, though the specific space may change or become unavailable depending on timing. Pet ownership is not permitted. Key points highlighted by the agent include no requirement for a joint guarantor, no penalty for short-term contract cancellation, the possibility of paying initial costs and monthly rent by credit card, availability for corporate contracts and company housing agency contracts, a 24-hour management system, and the possibility of online contract signing.
The Awase area of Okinawa City offers a blend of residential comfort and coastal accessibility. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Awase Tidal Flat is a designated Ramsar wetland site, recognized for its important biodiversity. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park, a large public sports complex that also hosts various events and is home to the Okinawa Cellular Stadium, where local football matches are played.
