Sereno Mekaru Unit 701: A Modern Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This listing presents a modern apartment for rent in the Sereno Mekaru building, located in the Mekaru district of Naha City, Okinawa. The specific unit is 701, a corner room on the 7th floor of an 8-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2020.
The apartment features a 1K layout with a total private area of approximately 29.01 square meters. The monthly payment consists of a rent of 71,000 yen, a common area maintenance fee of 4,100 yen, and a monthly guarantee fee of 1,989 yen, totaling 77,089 yen per month. The initial move-in costs are detailed as 349,489 yen, which includes the first month's rent and fees, a key money (reikin) payment of 101,000 yen, an agency commission of 78,100 yen, a cleaning fee of 50,000 yen, a guarantee entrustment fee of 22,000 yen, a key replacement fee of 3,300 yen, and a two-year renewable fire insurance premium of 18,000 yen. A security deposit (shikikin) is not required. The property is managed by a guarantee company, eliminating the need for a personal guarantor, though an emergency contact person is mandatory. The listing notes that pro-rated charges apply for mid-month move-ins and that mail-in contracts are available for applicants living outside the prefecture or on remote islands.
The apartment is well-equipped with numerous amenities. The kitchen includes a gas cooktop with two or more burners, a system kitchen, and a counter kitchen using propane gas. The bathroom and toilet are separate, with the bathroom being a unit bath equipped with a bath dryer. Other features include a combined hair washing, face washing, and vanity counter, a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat, an independent washbasin, air conditioning, a closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, free internet service, an auto-lock building entrance, a video intercom, a parcel delivery box, an elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
The location offers convenient access to public transport, with the monorail's Furujima Station approximately a 5-minute walk away and the Furujima bus stop about a 1-minute walk. The listing specifies that pets are not allowed. Prospective tenants are advised that viewings require a prior appointment and that the actual condition of the property takes precedence over photos or floor plans if there are any discrepancies.
