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 Guide 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.

Average rent per square metre in Beijing

¥130 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Chaoyang (Sanlitun/CBD): ¥170 / m²
Haidian (Zhongguancun): ¥150 / m²
Dongcheng: ¥150 / m²
Fengtai: ¥100 / m²

Deposit laws in Beijing

Deposits are typically 1–3 months' rent (押一付三 is common).
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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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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