Kuroganeya Apartments: A Convenient Rental in Urasoe, Okinawa
This rental apartment, located in the Kuroganeya complex in Urasoe City's Shiroma district, offers a practical living solution in a highly convenient area. The property is a 2DK layout with approximately 34.67 square meters of floor space, featuring a combination of Japanese-style and Western-style rooms for versatile use. The building is a 5-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure built in 1987, and the unit is located on the 5th floor.
The monthly rent is 40,000 yen with an additional 1,000 yen common area maintenance fee. Key financial terms include a security deposit of 0 months and key money of 0 months. However, there are several important agent notes and fees to consider. The brokerage commission is equivalent to one month's rent (plus parking fee if applicable) plus consumption tax. A mandatory "Life Support" service costs 1,100 yen per month, prorated for the months of move-in and move-out. This is a fixed-term lease contract for 2.0 years. For contract renewal, an administrative fee of 16,500 yen (tax included) applies, and early termination during the contract period incurs a penalty. One joint guarantor is required (within 3 degrees of kinship, under 65 years old, with income). A guarantee entrustment fee is required at contract time: 70% of the total rent, with a monthly fee of 1% of the total rent. Please note that the guarantee company and fees may change depending on the contract details. If keeping a pet, a one-month pet security deposit is required (cats only are permitted). The property uses propane gas.
The location is exceptionally convenient for daily life. It is just a 3-minute walk from the Shiroma Sandome bus stop. The Urasoe Shopping Center is within a 4-minute walk (404m), and a Max Value supermarket is about a 6-minute walk away. A discount shop (Big One) is only 284 meters away, and several banks and a post office are also nearby. The area is well-connected to Route 58, a major thoroughfare in Okinawa. For a fascinating local excursion, the famous Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, is approximately a 15-minute drive away, offering a deep dive into Okinawa's unique history and culture.
