Leonext Happiness Unit 103: A Well-Equipped Apartment in Uruma, Okinawa
This inviting 1K apartment, located on the first floor of a three-story building in Uruma City's Ezu district, offers a comfortable and convenient living space. The south-facing balcony provides pleasant natural light, and the property comes fully furnished with appliances, allowing for an immediate and comfortable move-in. The monthly rent is 56,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 6,500 yen that includes water charges. A one-month key money (礼金) is required, but there is no security deposit (敷金). A parking space is available for 6,600 yen per month (negotiable), and a free roofed bicycle parking area is also provided.
The apartment is well-equipped with modern amenities, including an IH cooktop with two or more burners, a system kitchen, propane gas, a separate bath and toilet, a bath dryer, a washbasin with hair washing area, a heated toilet seat, a bathtub, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, internet connectivity, a monitor-equipped intercom, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Critical cost details from the agent notes are as follows. Costs at Contract Signing: Prorated rent for the current month and next month's rent; fire insurance: 13,130 to 26,680 yen (2 years); guarantee entrustment fee: 100-120% of monthly rent (for personal contracts only, varies by screening); key exchange fee: 16,500 yen (tax included); move-out cleaning fee: 41,800 yen (tax included); optional Resident Support System Plus: 18,975 yen (tax included); optional antibacterial treatment: 18,040 yen (tax included). Monthly Costs Besides Rent: Environmental maintenance fee: 550 yen (tax included); rent withdrawal handling fee: 524 yen; optional unlimited internet: Light Plan 2,640 yen or Basic Plan 3,630 yen. Other Fees: Guarantee entrustment fee: 10,000 yen (from the 2nd year, every year); renewal fee: 16,500 yen (at 2-year renewal). Documents Required for Application: Application form, personal identification (driver's license, student ID, passport, etc.), and proof of income (pay slips from the last two months, etc.; self-employed persons need a tax certificate).
The property is part of a "Single Life Support Campaign." Key selling points include no need for a joint guarantor in principle, no security deposit or agency fees for lower initial costs, and free replacement of furniture/appliances if they break (only in cases of no fault). The monitor intercom adds security. Contracts are primarily electronic, requiring smartphone operation from application to key receipt. Rooms on the second floor and above have carpet, not flooring. Furniture and appliance brands vary by unit. Please note that interior photos are of a similar layout unit; the actual condition takes precedence and should be verified in person.
The Ezu area in Uruma City offers a blend of residential calm and accessibility. A short walk from the Daiichi Ezu bus stop, residents can easily reach Uruma City Plaza for shopping and daily needs. An interesting local fact is that Uruma City was formed in 2005 from the merger of four towns, symbolizing unity. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mid-Sea Road (Kaichu Doro), a series of causeways and bridges connecting several islands, offering breathtaking ocean views and access to popular beaches and the famous Umikaji Terrace shopping complex.
