Guangzhou average 1-bed rent: ¥3,800/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +1.5% Guangzhou rents stay affordable among tier-1 cities Tianhe CBD leads demand Metro extensions open up Panyu and Baiyun Deposits are typically 1–2 months' rent; 押二付一 (2 months deposit, 1 month rent) is common. Rent increases at renewal should follow the lease terms. Guangzhou average 1-bed rent: ¥3,800/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +1.5% Guangzhou rents stay affordable among tier-1 cities Tianhe CBD leads demand Metro extensions open up Panyu and Baiyun Deposits are typically 1–2 months' rent; 押二付一 (2 months deposit, 1 month rent) is common. Rent increases at renewal should follow the lease terms.

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Guangzhou Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Guangzhou. The typical one-bedroom rent is ¥3,800 per month, up 1.5% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Tianhe (CBD)	¥5,200	¥8,500	+1.4%
Yuexiu	¥4,200	¥7,000	+1.6%
Haizhu	¥3,800	¥6,500	+1.8%
Baiyun	¥2,800	¥4,800	+2%
Panyu	¥2,600	¥4,500	+2.2%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, CNY). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Guangzhou

¥76 / m² per month

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

Tianhe (CBD): ¥104 / m²
Yuexiu: ¥84 / m²
Haizhu: ¥76 / m²
Baiyun: ¥56 / m²

Deposit laws in Guangzhou

Deposits are typically 1–2 months' rent; 押二付一 (2 months deposit, 1 month rent) is common.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Guangzhou

Deposits are typically 1–2 months' rent; 押二付一 (2 months deposit, 1 month rent) is common.
Rent increases at renewal should follow the lease terms.
Agency fees are usually half a month's rent.
Urban village (城中村) rentals are much cheaper but vary in quality.
Disputes can go to the local housing authority or People's Court.

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