Housing Porn: Shanghai's Hottest Houses
There is something about Shanghai housing that seriously turns us on. Or... massively turns us off. There is nothing worse than dating someone then realising they live in a hovel. Some call it shallow, we call it completely reasonable. Here are some amazing properties available for rent right now, if you're in a hovel it's time to move.
5k-7k
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Cosy loft style apartment in a great area just off just off Changle Lu. This cute little apartment is pretty run of the mill, but it has a special bonus feature, a cute little balcony perfect for two. It’s not often you get outside space for under 10k.
District: Huangpu
Layout: 1Br/1Lr/1Bt
Price: RMB 5,500
Address: Changle Road / Ruijiyi Road
Metro: 3 minitue's walking to Line 13 Shanghai Natural Museum station.
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Okay so it’s not a palace but it is pretty affordable. This snug little 1 bedroom is safe and secure in a big building in Changning district with 24 hour security and front desk staff… Great for security, back for staggering home drunk without judgement.
District: Changning
Layout: 1Br/1Lr/1Bt
Price: RMB 6,500 £¨Including management fee)
Address: No.99 Huichuan Road .
Metro: 3 minitues walking to Line 2/3/4 Zhongshan Park station.
7k-12k
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Classy one bed in Changning district. Not too far from the bustling Dingxi Lu it’s a pretty good area. While this apartment might not be a total steal price wise, it’s clean and comfortable with nice furniture. You’re not going to need to put any work into this apartment.
District: Changning
Layout: 1Br/1Lr/1Bath
Price: RMB 8,500
Address: Caojiayan Road / East Zhaohua Road
Metro: 8 minitues walk distance to L2/11 Jiangsu Rd station.
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This is a pretty amazinf property for 9k. A large apartment with one huge double bedroom and one teeny tiny one. A great living room and an amazing outdoor terrace. Perfect for hosting parties and barbecues before the fall turns to winter.
District: Changning
Layout: 2Br/1Lr/1Bt
Price: RMB 9,000
Address: Changshun Rd close to Hongqiao Rd.
Metro: 8 minitues walk distance to L4/10 Hongqiao Rd station.
12-20k
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Whilst this apartment in Putuo district might be a little further north that you might dream of… it’s undeniably a pretty amazing apartment. Super modern and plush with marble floors and big arches, creating an open plan feel.
District: Putuo
Layout: 3Br/2Lr/2Bt
Price: RMB 14,000
Address: Longde Rd close to Baiyu Rd.
Metro: 6 minitues walking to L11/13 Longde Rd station.
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This Xuhui apartment is a little lacking in the bedroom department, ith both of the rooms being pretty small, but it more than makes up for it with it’s amazing kitchen and living space. Who needs a big bedroom anyways when you’re going to spend all your time hosting amazing dinner parties.
District: Xuhui
Layout: 2Br/2Lr/2Bt
Price: RMB 18,000
Address: Tianping Road /Kangping Road
Metro: 3 minitues walk distance to L10/11 Jiaotong University station.
20k-30k
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Whilst this apartment has a kitchen that makes my eyes hurt, the rest of the home is really well put together and nicely furnished. This is a great steal for a three bed. It would make a nice family home or perfect for three friends renting together.
District: Changning
Layout: 3Br/2Lr/2Bt
Price: RMB 21,000
Address: Panyu Road /Fahuazhen Road
Metro: 10 minitue's walk distance to L10/11 Jiaotong University station.
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This incredible apartment in Changning district offers a blank canvas, perfect for turning into an amazing family home. With three bedrooms and two huge living rooms you have plenty of space for hosting guests and having heaps of family fun.
District: Changning
Layout: 3Br/2Lr/2Bt
Price: RMB 30,000
Address: Huashan Rd close to Jiangsu Rd.
Metro: 12 minitue's walking to L2/11 Jiangsu Rd station.
30k+
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Amazing apartment just off of bustling Nanjing Xi lu. This designer apartment is fuly kitted out with nice quality furniture and a huge bath tub. There is also a big balcony over looking a (relatively) quiet street outside.
District: Jing'an
Layout: 3Br/2Lr/2Bt
Price: RMB 32,000
Address: Wujiang/ Shimenyi Road
Metro: 2 minitue's walk distance to L2/12/13 Nanjing Road(W) station.
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This enormous apartment in Changning district is absolutely beautiful. Really nicely furnished with room to add furniture of your own to give it your own sense of style. This would again be a great family home, perfect for people committed to being in Shanghai for a while.
District: Changning
Layout: 3Br/2Lr/2Bt
Price: RMB 36,000
Address: Zhenning /Changle Road
Metro: 12 minitue's walk distance to L1/7 Changshu station.