PLANET (Planet) 403: Modern Apartment in Urasoe's Makiminato Area
This apartment, located in the Makiminato 2-chome area of Urasoe City, Okinawa, offers a compact and well-equipped living space ideal for a single occupant. The unit features a 1K layout with approximately 22.41 square meters of private floor area. A key design point is the kitchen, which acts as a buffer between the living area and the entrance, providing privacy by preventing the entire room from being visible to visitors at the door.
The property is situated on the 4th floor of a 6-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2018. It is conveniently located a 3-minute walk from the Kouminkan Iriguchi bus stop. The monthly rent is 44,000 yen, with an additional common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen. There is a separate parking space available for 5,000 yen per month, though availability for this nearby spot must be confirmed.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive list of facilities and equipment: propane gas, separate bath and toilet, unit bath with bathtub, gas clothes dryer, air conditioning, closet, shoe cupboard, internet-ready with free internet service, auto-lock security system, monitor-equipped intercom, elevator, and an indoor space for a washing machine.
Important agent notes regarding fees and conditions have been translated: The brokerage fee is one month's rent plus tax. A rent guarantee is required: 50% of the total rent (minimum 30,000 yen) upon move-in, followed by 1.5% of the monthly rent every month during the tenancy. Upon moving out, a 10% fee applies, plus specific cleaning charges: 36,300 yen (tax included) for house cleaning and 12,100 yen (tax included) for air conditioner cleaning. If the contract is terminated within two years, a short-term cancellation penalty of one month's rent is charged. For this fixed-term lease (2 years), a renewal administrative fee applies: 50% of the new rent plus tax (minimum 20,000 yen plus tax). If using the off-site parking, a separate guarantee company membership is required: 5,000 yen initially, then 5.25% of the total rent thereafter. Other initial costs include Living Support+ (2,750 yen/month), water purifier (1,705 yen/month), disinfection/deodorization treatment (15,400 yen), lock change (16,500 yen), and a specific fire extinguisher (6,380 yen). A guarantor is not required for this rental.
