Leopalace South Oroku Unit 203: A Furnished Apartment in Naha
This rental apartment, Leopalace South Oroku Unit 203, offers a convenient and comfortable living solution in Naha City, Okinawa. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo), located on the 2nd floor of a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in November 2004. The unit comes fully furnished and equipped with appliances, including an indoor washing machine space. The kitchen features an IH cooktop and hot water supply, while the bathroom and toilet are separate and include a bathtub and a warm-water washlet toilet seat. Additional building amenities include a delivery box, shoe storage, and a bicycle parking area. Parking for cars is not available.
The agent's notes provide detailed financial breakdowns. The monthly rent is 58,000 JPY with a common area maintenance fee of 6,500 JPY. There is no security deposit (敷金), but a key money (礼金) equivalent to one month's rent (58,000 JPY) is required. The estimated initial costs are broken down into two parts: two months' worth of rent and fees totaling 138,408 JPY (including rent, common fee, environmental maintenance fee, internet usage fee, and administrative fee), and move-in costs totaling 184,980 JPY (including key money, move-out cleaning fee, guarantee agency fee at contract signing, and key exchange fee). The contract period is 2 years with renewal, incurring a renewal fee of 16,500 JPY. A guarantee company is required upon contract, costing 100-120% of the monthly rent. The property is pet-free but welcomes foreign residents and does not require a guarantor.
The apartment is situated in a practical neighborhood with excellent daily conveniences. A FamilyMart convenience store is just a 1-minute walk (about 110m) away. For groceries, residents can reach San-A V21 Food Hall Oroku Store in about 10 minutes on foot (700m), Town Plaza Kanehide Uruku Market in 16 minutes (1100m), and Kanehide Zip Mart Satsuki Store in 17 minutes (1100m). The area is also served by public transport, with the Okinawa Urban Monorail (Yui Rail) Oroku Station approximately a 17-minute walk away and the Oroku Elementary School Entrance bus stop about a 5-minute walk. The property is located in the school district for Oroku Minami Elementary School (3-minute walk, 230m) and Kagamihara Junior High School (15-minute walk, 1000m).
The Oroku area of Naha provides a blend of residential calm and urban accessibility. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Tomari Port has historically been a vital hub for trade and fishing, connecting Okinawa to its surrounding islands. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within a reasonable distance from the iconic Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, offering a profound glimpse into Okinawa's unique history and culture.
