Beijing average 1-bed rent: ¥6,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2% Beijing rents flat as graduate demand dips Haidian and Chaoyang remain the priciest districts More rental housing built near new subway lines Deposits are typically 1–3 months' rent (押一付三 is common). Landlords must register the lease; tenants can use it for residence permits. Beijing average 1-bed rent: ¥6,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2% Beijing rents flat as graduate demand dips Haidian and Chaoyang remain the priciest districts More rental housing built near new subway lines Deposits are typically 1–3 months' rent (押一付三 is common). Landlords must register the lease; tenants can use it for residence permits.
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Beijing Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Beijing. The typical one-bedroom rent is ¥6,500 per month, up 2% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaoyang (Sanlitun/CBD) | ¥8,500 | ¥14,000 | +1.8% |
| Haidian (Zhongguancun) | ¥7,500 | ¥12,000 | +2% |
| Dongcheng | ¥7,500 | ¥12,500 | +1.9% |
| Fengtai | ¥5,000 | ¥8,500 | +2.4% |
| Changping | ¥3,800 | ¥6,500 | +2.8% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, CNY). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Beijing
- Deposits are typically 1–3 months' rent (押一付三 is common).
- Landlords must register the lease; tenants can use it for residence permits.
- Rent increases at renewal should follow the lease terms; negotiate before signing.
- Agency fees are usually half to one month's rent.
- Subletting without the landlord's written consent is invalid.
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