Chatelet Matsuo: A Convenient 2LDK Apartment in Naha, Okinawa
This rental apartment, located in the Matsuo 2-chome district of Naha City, Okinawa, offers a practical and comfortable living space. The property features a 2LDK layout with approximately 28.8 square meters of private floor area, providing a living-dining-kitchen area and two Western-style rooms. The building is an 8-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure with an elevator, built in 1992. The apartment is situated on the 8th floor, offering potential views and good natural light.
The monthly rent is 72,000 yen, with an additional common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen. Notably, there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金) required. The property is available for immediate occupancy and does not require a personal guarantor, as a guarantor company can be arranged. The contract is a fixed-term lease for 2 years.
Equipment/Facilities: The apartment is equipped with propane gas, air conditioning, and an elevator in the building.
Special Notes/Remarks: This is a fixed-term lease contract (2 years). Joining a guarantee company is mandatory. The agency commission is 1.1 months' rent (including tax). A small-amount short-term insurance premium of 20,000 yen (for 2 years) is required. The estimated initial contract cost is 251,210 yen (including tax). This includes a "Sumaile Support" fee of 2,200 yen and a water purifier lease fee of 1,540 yen. For the guarantee company (全保連), the initial contract cost is 40,370 yen, with a monthly fee of 1,200 yen thereafter.
The location is highly convenient, just a 2-minute walk from the Matsuo bus stop for the city line and a 9-minute commute from Kenchomae Station. The area is close to the famous Kokusai-dori (International Street) and Heiwa-dori (Peace Street), with convenience stores nearby making shopping easy. A fascinating aspect of the area is its proximity to Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which offers a deep dive into Okinawa's unique history and culture.
