Hillside Mansion A: A Modern Rental Apartment in Uruma, Okinawa
This property is a well-equipped 1LDK apartment located in the Shioya district of Uruma City, Okinawa. The unit offers approximately 42.23 square meters of living space across the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2016. The layout is designed for comfort and practicality, featuring a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath with a bath tub and drying function, and a vanity counter. The kitchen is a modern system kitchen with a counter design. Additional amenities include air conditioning, ample closet space, a shoe cupboard, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a designated indoor space for a washing machine. A significant feature is the inclusion of free, ready-to-use internet connectivity.
Critical agent notes regarding fees and conditions have been fully translated. The monthly rent is 61,500 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 3,500 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金), but a key money (礼金) of 91,500 yen is required. A guarantee company is mandatory for this rental. At the time of contract, a guarantee entrustment fee of 22,000 yen is due, followed by a monthly fee of either 2.2% or 5.5% of the total rent (e.g., 1,485 yen per month for the 2.2% plan with one parking space). A non-refundable cleaning fee of 60,000 yen is required upon signing to cover end-of-tenancy cleaning. For payments via direct debit or credit card, a monthly collection handling fee of 170 yen applies. Tenants must also subscribe to a 24-hour support service for 330 yen per month, which will transition to a 'ruum support' service for 1,980 yen per month from May 2026. Other one-time costs include a contract renewal processing fee of 22,000 yen (equivalent to 1.1 months' rent) and a key set fee of 3,300 yen. One parking space is available for 2,200 yen per month. The property allows for two or more occupants, does not require a guarantor, permits room sharing, and accepts card payments for initial and monthly fees. The move-in date is negotiable, with a scheduled vacancy from September 29, 2025.
The Shioya area in Uruma City offers a blend of residential calm and coastal accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Uruma City was created in 2005 from the merger of four towns, symbolically named using the first characters of each former municipality. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Katsuren Peninsula, known for the historic Katsuren Castle ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site offering breathtaking views of the East China Sea.
