Sweet House 102: A Modern Rental Apartment in Uruma City, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Sweet House Unit 102, is a modern 1LDK unit located in the Kawasaki area of Uruma City, Okinawa. The property features a Western-style layout with all rooms finished in a contemporary style, including an indoor space for a washing machine. The apartment is situated on the first floor of a two-story wooden building constructed in June 2019.
The unit is well-equipped with two air conditioners, a TV intercom system, separate bath and toilet, lighting fixtures, a bathroom dryer, an independent washroom, a washbasin with a shower, a heated toilet seat, and under-floor storage. The kitchen includes a water heater and a water purifier, though please note that the purifier requires separate cartridge replacement costs. The property is a corner room with a southern exposure.
Located within a short walk, approximately 3 minutes on foot, from the Kawasaki Elementary School bus stop, the area offers convenient local access. The managing agent, Asato Ekimae Real Estate Co., Ltd., provides several tenant-friendly services. A key feature is that a joint guarantor is not required. They offer remote contract procedures via mail, so a visit to the office is unnecessary. Key handover can be arranged at a hotel, workplace, or the property itself. They also provide detailed room dimension diagrams to prevent issues when moving in furniture and appliances.
The monthly costs total 62,781 yen (including tax), which breaks down to: rent of 56,000 yen, parking fee of 2,200 yen, common area fee of 2,900 yen, 24-hour support fee of 330 yen, and a monthly guarantee fee of 1,351 yen (2.2% of the total rent). The estimated initial moving-in costs are approximately 315,881 yen plus prorated rent. This includes a key money (reikin) payment of 86,000 yen, a security deposit (shikikin) of 0 yen, an agency fee of 61,600 yen, a parking handling fee of 2,200 yen, a fixed cleaning fee of 60,000 yen, a contract-time guarantee entrustment fee of 22,000 yen, a two-year fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen, and a lock set cost of 3,300 yen. The renewal fee is free, though a renewal administrative fee of 22,000 yen is charged every two years. There is no penalty for short-term cancellation. Part of the initial costs, the monthly rent, and the final settlement upon moving out can be paid by credit card. The fixed cleaning fee means moving-out costs are fixed with no additional charges, provided there is no tenant negligence. The 24-hour support service handles issues like lost keys or plumbing troubles at no extra cost.
The property is available for move-in from April 28 and is open to foreign residents. Pets are not allowed. Required documents for application include identification and proof of employment or status.
