Leopalace Ryukyu 305: A Furnished Apartment in a Quiet Okinawa Neighborhood
This rental apartment, unit 305 in the Leopalace Ryukyu building, offers a fully furnished and equipped living space in a quiet residential area of Okinawa City, conveniently close to the Okinawa Kita Interchange. The property is part of a "Single Life Support Campaign" and is designed for easy move-in, requiring no guarantor in principle, making the contract process smooth.
The unit is a 1K layout with all Western-style rooms. Facilities include an indoor space for a washing machine. The apartment comes fully furnished and includes appliances such as air conditioning, heating, a washing machine, dryer, refrigerator, and TV. The building is equipped with propane gas. Security features include a monitor-equipped intercom for added peace of mind, especially for those living alone or in single-parent households. The unit has a walk-in closet and a shoe box for storage. The building provides a roofed bicycle parking area at no extra cost. Car parking is available for a monthly fee of 5,500 yen, though availability must be confirmed.
The monthly rent is 50,000 yen, with a common area maintenance fee of 6,500 yen which includes water charges. There is no security deposit (敷金) and no agency commission fee. Key money (礼金) is equivalent to one month's rent. Other one-time fees at contract signing include: pro-rated rent for the current month and the following month's rent; fire insurance (13,130 to 26,680 yen for two years); a guarantee entrustment fee (100-120% of the monthly rent for individual contracts, subject to change based on screening); key exchange fee (16,500 yen, tax included); move-out cleaning fee (41,800 yen, tax included); optional Resident Support System Plus (18,975 yen, tax included); and optional antibacterial treatment fee (18,040 yen, tax included).
Monthly costs beyond rent include an environmental maintenance fee of 550 yen and a rent withdrawal handling fee of 524 yen. Optional unlimited internet plans are available starting from 2,640 yen per month. A guarantee entrustment fee of 10,000 yen is required every year from the second year onward. A renewal fee of 16,500 yen is charged every two years. If the tenant moves out within one year of the contract start date, a penalty of one month's rent will be incurred. The contract is primarily conducted electronically, requiring the tenant to use their smartphone for the entire process from application to key handover. Rooms on the second floor and above have carpeting, not flooring. Furniture and appliance brands vary by room.
The three-story reinforced concrete (RC) building was constructed in June 2009. The property is located within walking distance of the Noborikawa bus stop (approx. 9 minutes). The nearest schools are Kita Elementary School and Misato Junior High School.
