Leopalace Ryu Unit 106: A Modern Apartment in Haebaru, Okinawa
This rental apartment, Leopalace Ryu Unit 106, offers a comfortable and convenient living space in the town of Haebaru, Okinawa Prefecture. The property is a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.18 square meters (approximately 7.01 tsubo), providing a compact yet functional living environment. The building is a two-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in March 2009, ensuring durability and modern construction standards.
The apartment comes fully furnished and equipped with appliances, making it move-in ready. Key facilities include a kitchen with a water heater and IH cooking hob, a separate bath and toilet with a bathtub and warm-water washing toilet seat, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. Security features include an intercom and a TV monitor intercom. The unit is located on the first floor of the two-story building.
Detailed financial notes are provided. The estimated initial moving-in costs total 358,100 yen for two months' worth of payments, which may be prorated if the contract starts mid-month. This includes a security deposit of 0 yen, key money of 61,000 yen, two months' rent of 122,000 yen, two months' common area fee of 13,000 yen, an environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 yen, parking fee of 0 yen, internet usage fee of 7,260 yen, lock replacement fee of 16,500 yen, antibacterial treatment of 23,760 yen, guarantee commission of 71,680 yen, and move-out cleaning fee of 41,800 yen. The monthly payment totals 72,204 yen, comprising rent of 61,000 yen, common area fee of 6,500 yen, environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen, parking fee of 0 yen, internet usage fee of 3,630 yen, and an administrative fee of 524 yen. The contract period is two years with renewal, and a renewal fee of 16,500 yen applies. A guarantee company is required upon contract, costing 100-120% of the monthly rent for personal contracts only. No guarantor is required, and foreign residents are welcome.
The surrounding neighborhood offers convenient amenities. Within walking distance are Town Plaza Kanehide Haebaru Market (11 min walk, ~850m), Fresh Plaza Union Tsukayama Store (26 min walk, ~1900m), AEON Tsukazan City (35 min walk, ~2500m), and a FamilyMart Ichinichibashi store (12 min walk, ~900m). The property is located in the school districts for Haebaru Elementary School (15 min walk, ~1100m) and Haebaru Junior High School (18 min walk, ~1300m). For transportation, the nearest monorail station is Shuri Station, approximately a 46-minute walk, and the nearest bus stop is Kaneshiro Junction, about an 8-minute walk away.
The area of Haebaru is centrally located in southern Okinawa, offering a blend of residential calm and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Haebaru is known for its traditional Ryukyuan glassware, with several studios continuing this historic craft. For a major tourist attraction, the famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is located in the neighboring city of Naha, providing a deep cultural and historical experience just a short drive away.
