Leopalace Chibana: A Modern, Fully-Furnished Apartment in Okinawa City
This Leopalace Chibana apartment offers a convenient and comfortable living solution in Okinawa City. The property is a 1K layout with approximately 23.18 square meters of private space, located on the first floor of a two-story building constructed in 2009. The monthly rent is 49,000 yen, with an additional 6,500 yen for common area maintenance fees and a 5,500 yen monthly charge for one parking space. The apartment is available for consultation regarding move-in dates.
The unit comes fully furnished and equipped, featuring an IH cooking stove, a separate bath and toilet, a bath dryer, a heated toilet seat with bidet function, a bathtub, air conditioning, a shoe cupboard, a video monitor intercom, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The building is of reinforced concrete (RC) construction.
Critical agent notes have been translated for clarity. The estimated initial costs are detailed as follows for two months: Monthly fees total 131,408 yen, comprising rent (98,000 yen), common area fee (13,000 yen), parking fee (11,000 yen), environmental maintenance fee (1,100 yen), internet usage fee (7,260 yen), and administrative fee (1,048 yen). Prorated charges apply for mid-month contracts. Move-in costs total 172,480 yen, including key money (49,000 yen), a security deposit of 0 yen, end-of-tenancy cleaning fee (41,800 yen), contract guarantee commission (65,180 yen), and lock replacement fee (16,500 yen). The property does not require a guarantor, is open to international students, and accepts credit card payments for initial costs and rent.
Neighborhood amenities within walking distance include the San-A V21 Shokuhinkan Chibana store (13 min walk), MaxValu Chibana store (13 min walk), Fresh Plaza Union Akamichi store (16 min walk), and a Lawson convenience store (9 min walk). The area is served by the Teda-ko Urasoe Station and the Misato Chugakko Mae bus stop.
The Chibana district of Okinawa City provides a residential atmosphere with easy access to daily necessities. An interesting local fact is that Okinawa City, formerly known as Koza, has a rich cultural history deeply influenced by the presence of U.S. military bases and the vibrant fusion of American and Okinawan cultures. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni, Okinawa Zoo & Botanical Gardens), a family-friendly destination featuring diverse animal exhibits and expansive gardens, located just a short drive away.
