Leopalace UEHARA: A Fully-Furnished Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This Leopalace UEHARA apartment in Naha's Asa district offers a convenient and cost-effective start to life in Okinawa. The property is a 1K layout with approximately 23.18 sqm of private space, located on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey reinforced concrete building constructed in 2003. The monthly rent is 66,000 yen with a 6,500 yen common area maintenance fee. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) and the key money (礼金) is equivalent to one month's rent. The agent highlights that no brokerage fee is required, helping to keep initial costs low.
The apartment comes fully furnished and equipped, eliminating the hassle of purchasing essentials. The comprehensive list of facilities includes an IH cooking stove, system kitchen, propane gas, separate bath and toilet, unit bath with bath dryer and bathtub, heated toilet seat, air conditioning, closet, shoe cupboard, internet readiness, video intercom, parcel box, and an indoor space for a washing machine. A key recommendation point is that furniture and appliance breakdowns are repaired or replaced free of charge in cases of no fault by the tenant.
Critical initial cost details beyond deposit and key money include: fire insurance from 13,130 to 26,680 yen (renewed every 2 years); an initial guarantee commission of 100% to 120% of the total rent (for personal contracts); a key replacement fee of 16,500 yen (tax included, first time only); and a cleaning-upon-moving-out fee of 41,800 yen (tax included, paid at move-in). Optional services like antibacterial treatment and resident support are available. Monthly fees beyond rent include an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen (tax included) and optional internet usage fees from 2,640 to 3,630 yen (tax included). Upon contract renewal every two years, costs include a 10,000 yen guarantee commission and a 16,500 yen renewal administrative fee.
The rental process is streamlined for modern living. Electronic application and remote contracting are possible. For those who subscribe to the optional internet service, access to U-NEXT (unlimited videos and magazines) is included. As a special bonus from the handling agent, Ierite, successful applicants receive daily life support goods (daily necessities and sanitary products) equivalent to 10% of one month's rent. Important notes: photos and floor plans may show mirror-image layouts or different color schemes; furniture/appliance brands vary per room; rooms on the 2nd floor and above have carpet; and as furnished units are popular, viewings of occupied units may not be possible, but viewings of similar model rooms can be arranged.
