Villa Regulus II Unit 405: A Modern Rental Apartment in Okinawa City
This listing is for Unit 405 in the Villa Regulus II building, a modern apartment located in Koga, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture. The property is a 1LDK layout with a total private area of 45.73 square meters (approximately 13.83 tsubo). The unit is situated on the 4th floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in March 2011.
The apartment features an all-Western-style room design and includes an indoor space for placing a washing machine. The kitchen is a system kitchen with a counter facing the living area and includes a gas cooktop. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bathtub, shower, and bath dryer. The toilet has a warm-water washlet seat. The unit comes with two air conditioners (for cooling and heating) and a TV monitor intercom system for security. Broadcast and communication amenities include BS antenna, internet connectivity, and free Wi-Fi. A water purifier is installed, though replacement cartridges are an additional cost.
The monthly costs are detailed as follows: rent is 59,500 yen; a parking space costs 3,300 yen; a common area maintenance fee is 3,000 yen; a 24-hour support fee is 330 yen; and a monthly guarantee fee is 1,466 yen (2.2% of the total rent). The total monthly payment, including tax, is 68,096 yen. The initial move-in costs are estimated at 239,646 yen plus prorated rent. This includes a security deposit (敷金) of 59,500 yen (one month's rent), but no key money (礼金). There is an agency fee of 65,450 yen, a parking contract fee of 3,300 yen, a contract-time guarantee entrustment fee of 22,000 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. A fixed cleaning fee is listed as 0 yen. The renewal fee is free, though a renewal administrative fee of 22,000 yen is required every two years.
The agent highlights several key points: no guarantor is required; in-person visits are not necessary as mail-in contracts are possible; part of the initial costs, monthly rent, and final settlement upon moving out can be paid by credit card; no change of residence registration is required after contract signing, which is convenient for those relocating; there is no penalty for short-term cancellation; key handover can be arranged at a hotel, workplace, or on-site; and the agency provides detailed room dimension drawings to prevent issues when moving in furniture and appliances. The property is also available for corporate contracts, company housing agency contracts, and sublease contracts with relocation companies. The listing notes that foreign residents are welcome. The nearest bus stop is Aharaguchi, approximately a 3-minute walk away.
