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Rent in your own currency, and the cash you actually need on day one.

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Updated when you open this page. Source: Open-Meteo. · Shanghai has one time zone all year and does not observe daylight saving.

Rent in your currency

Monthly rent in RMB

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Reference rate, 2026-10-02. Banks convert at their own rate and add fees.ECB ↗

Cash needed on day one

Shanghai leases are usually paid several months at a time. This is the number that surprises people.

Monthly rent in RMBDeposit and payment termsAgency fee

Months of deposit + months of rent paid in advance. The Chinese term is what agents will say to you.

Total due at signing—

An estimate from the terms you selected. Your actual lease governs.

Apartment size

Square metresSquare feetPing

Shanghai listings quote built area, which includes shared corridors and lobby. Usable floor area is typically smaller.

Shanghai time

Tell us what you need.

Dates, budget, school or office location. You get a shortlist within two working days — in your language.

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