Le Ciel Chatan 203: A High-Grade Rental Apartment in Okinawa's Popular Chatan Area
This property is a 2LDK apartment located in the sought-after Chatan area of Okinawa, specifically in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kuwae, Chatan Town. The apartment is on the second floor of a two-story building constructed in March 2010, featuring a steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) structure for durability. The layout is an all-Western-style 2LDK with a total private area of 53.48 square meters. A key feature is the south-facing kitchen which is directly opposite the living/dining area, creating an open and convenient cooking space. The southwest-facing balcony offers good sunlight exposure.
The apartment includes several facilities: an indoor washing machine space, separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, a shampoo dresser, an independent washbasin area, a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat, air conditioning, heating, a dryer, an intercom, a walk-in closet, and a shoe box. The building is equipped with propane gas, BS broadcasting, and free internet service with D-room TV (a free on-demand service).
Regarding fees, the monthly rent is 125,000 yen. This is combined with a common area fee of 6,000 yen, a parking fee of 5,500 yen (for one car; a second space may be available upon consultation), and a monthly guarantee fee of 2,165 yen (plus a separate bank transfer fee of 99 yen), bringing the total monthly payment to 138,665 yen. The initial cost estimate is approximately 660,165 yen, which includes a brokerage fee of 143,000 yen, a security deposit of 0 yen, key money of 250,000 yen, the next month's rent (138,665 yen), an initial guarantee commission of 35,000 yen (to be deducted together with the first rent), a room cleaning fee of 77,000 yen, a D-room card key issuance fee of 16,500 yen, and pro-rated rent. Household insurance is required. The contract period is 2 years with renewal, and a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent is charged every two years. A guarantor company is required (no joint guarantor is needed), with the initial guarantee commission being 35,000 yen. For leases terminated in under one year, a short-term cancellation penalty of one month's rent applies. Tenants must register for the resident-exclusive app [My-Droom].
The property is situated in a quiet area near the Chatan Sports Center and offers easy access to the Kokutai Road, providing good convenience for daily life and transportation. The nearest bus stop, Narugawahara, is about a 3-minute walk away. The managing agent offers several convenient services: applications can be made via email without a visit, 24/365-day management for peace of mind, contracts can be discussed via mail or online for those outside the prefecture, contracts under a corporate name are possible, and monthly rent can be paid by credit card or bank transfer (note that fees differ). The agent emphasizes a no-pressure sales approach.