Rara Heim L201: A Spacious Corner Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Tomigusuku
This rental apartment, unit 201 in the Rara Heim building, offers a comfortable 2LDK layout with a total private area of 45.6 square meters. Located on the second floor of a three-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in August 2013, this south-facing corner unit benefits from natural light and features two balconies. The interior includes a Western-style room of 5.4 mats and another of 4.6 mats, along with an 11-mat combined living, dining, and kitchen area. The counter-style kitchen is a noted feature, and the apartment comes equipped with a gas clothes dryer. Internet service is provided free of charge.
The property is situated in the quiet residential neighborhood of Zaasu in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is conveniently located approximately a 3-minute walk from the Zaasu Elementary School Mae bus stop. Zaasu Elementary School itself is just a 2-minute walk away, with Iraha Junior High School also in the vicinity. One parking space is provided free of charge for a compact car or smaller.
Critical agent notes regarding fees have been translated and are detailed here. The monthly rent is 67,000 yen with a 3,000 yen common area maintenance fee. The security deposit (敷金) is 67,000 yen (one month's rent) and the key money (礼金) is also 67,000 yen (one month's rent). Additional initial costs include a fire insurance premium of 20,000 yen (renewed every two years), a key replacement fee of 16,500 yen, and an "安心入居サポート" (peace of mind move-in support) fee of 1,100 yen. A guarantee fee for the first contract is 43,320 yen, and the agent commission is 73,700 yen, which is 100% borne by the tenant. The estimated total initial cost is 359,720 yen plus pro-rated or advance rent.
Monthly payments total 73,788 yen, comprising rent (67,000 yen), common area fee (3,000 yen), an environmental maintenance fee (1,100 yen), the peace of mind support fee (1,100 yen), and a monthly guarantee premium (1,588 yen). The contract is a fixed-term lease for 2 years with a renewal fee of 0.5 months' rent. A guarantee company (ORIC) is required. Pets are not allowed.
