Park Side VILLA: A Modern Apartment in Okinawa City with Free Internet
This listing presents Park Side VILLA, a modern apartment building located in the Chuo district of Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture. The available unit is a compact 1K layout with a total private area of approximately 23.6 square meters, situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in 2014. The monthly rent is 40,000 JPY with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 JPY. Notably, the initial costs are structured with zero deposit and zero key money, though there are other one-time fees including a key replacement fee, house cleaning fee, and various insurance premiums.
The apartment is well-equipped for comfortable living. Equipment/Facilities include a gas stove with two or more burners (using propane gas), a separate bath and toilet, air conditioning, BS/CS satellite broadcasting, internet connectivity with free internet service, a video monitor intercom, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The unit also comes with lighting fixtures installed.
Special Notes/Remarks provide crucial application and contractual details. Applications are not accepted via email or LINE; in principle, they must be made by telephone at 098-921-3700 (Chubu Kosan Co., Ltd. Okinawa City Main Store), with reception hours from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:30. Note that if another applicant applies first, they will be given priority. Additional monthly fees include an environmental maintenance fee of 2,200 JPY and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 JPY. A guarantee company (Orico Forent Insure) is required, with a fee of 50% of the monthly rent (renewing at 20% annually, with a minimum guarantee fee of 20,000 JPY). The contract term is for 2 years with renewal.
The area of Okinawa City, historically known as Koza, is a vibrant central hub with a rich cultural blend of American and Okinawan influences, a legacy of its proximity to Kadena Air Base. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the annual Okinawa City Carnival, one of the largest festivals in the prefecture featuring parades and Eisa drumming performances. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni), a family-friendly destination with animal exhibits, a museum, and expansive parklands, located just a short drive away.
