Leo Palace HIDE Room 209: A Fully-Furnished Apartment in a Quiet Okinawan Neighborhood
This rental apartment, located in a quiet residential area of Okinawa City, offers a comfortable and convenient living environment, ideal for first-time independent living. The property is fully furnished and equipped, allowing for immediate move-in and a hassle-free start. The monthly rent is 50,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 6,500 yen. The layout is a 1K (approximately 23.18 sqm), situated on the 2nd floor of a 2-story reinforced concrete building constructed in 2005.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities and equipment: an IH cooktop with two or more burners, a system kitchen, separate bath and toilet, a bathroom dryer, a heated toilet seat, a bathtub, air conditioning, a closet, a walk-in closet, a shoe cupboard, BS satellite broadcasting, internet connectivity, a parcel delivery box, and an indoor space for a washing machine. A covered bicycle parking area is available free of charge, and a paid parking space (6,600 yen) is also an option, subject to availability.
Critical agent notes have been translated in detail. At the time of contract, costs include pro-rated rent for the current month, rent for the following month, fire insurance (13,130 to 26,680 yen for 2 years), a guarantee commission fee (100-120% of monthly rent for personal contracts, variable based on screening), a key replacement fee (16,500 yen), an end-of-tenancy cleaning fee (41,800 yen), an optional resident support system plus (18,975 yen), and an optional antibacterial treatment fee (18,040 yen). Monthly costs beyond rent include an environmental maintenance fee (550 yen), a rent withdrawal handling fee (524 yen), and optional unlimited internet plans (Light Plan: 2,640 yen, Basic Plan: 3,630 yen). Other fees include an annual guarantee commission fee of 10,000 yen after the second year and a contract renewal fee of 16,500 yen every two years. Required application documents are an application form, personal identification (driver's license, student ID, passport, etc.), and proof of income (pay slips from the last two months; self-employed persons need a tax certificate).
The property highlights include no requirement for a joint guarantor in principle, making the contract process smooth. There is no security deposit or agency commission, reducing initial costs. Water charges are included in the rent. If furniture or appliances break through no fault of the tenant, they are replaced free of charge. The unit features a monitor-equipped intercom for security. Applicants from outside Okinawa Prefecture can complete the application to contract process electronically. Important notices: contracts are primarily electronic, requiring smartphone operation by the tenant from application to key receipt. Rooms on the second floor and above have carpeting, not flooring. Furniture and appliance brands vary by room. Photos and videos are of the same layout type; the actual condition takes priority and should be verified in person. If damage occurs due to tenant negligence, repair costs may be charged in addition to the cleaning fee. A penalty of one month's rent applies for leaving within the first year. If a rent-free campaign discount was applied, it becomes void upon early termination, and the discounted amount must be paid upon leaving.
The area of Okinawa City offers a blend of residential calm and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Okinawa City Athletic Park, a large sports complex that was a primary venue for the 1987 National Sports Festival of Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo no Kuni), a popular family destination featuring a wide variety of animals, interactive museums, and expansive park grounds, located just a short drive away.
