Rent a home in China — represented apartments, English leases, no guesswork

LifeTourChina represents a hand-picked set of apartment residences in China and helps expats rent them directly. Real units, real rents, verified photos — with everything from viewing to contract handled in English.

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Apartments we represent

These are not scraped listings. Each residence below is a project we represent directly — we arrange the viewing, handle the lease in English and support you through move-in. Tell us your budget and we will match you to a unit.

Bvlgari Residences Beijing on the Liangma River, exterior seen by day

Bvlgari Residences Beijing

From ¥110,000/mo · Liangmaqiao. Six corner units per floor, 201–443 sqm, operated with Bvlgari Hotel service, full Liangma River frontage, pet-friendly.

View 6 unit types → Beijing Kerry Residence towers lit at night in the Guomao CBD

Beijing Kerry Residence

From ¥42,000/mo · Guomao CBD. One to five bedrooms inside the Kerry Centre complex, LEED Platinum building, gym and pool included.

View 2 unit types → Yujintai International Residence towers at Fortune Heights in Beijing

Yujintai International Residence

From ¥24,000/mo · Guomao CBD. One to three bedrooms at Fortune Heights with utilities and housekeeping bundled into the rent.

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City rental guides

Start with the city you're moving to. Each guide covers typical rents, expat-friendly areas, apartment types, lease & deposit norms, and platforms to use.

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Beijing

From ¥4,500/mo · capital, diplomacy & universities

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Shanghai

From ¥5,500/mo · most international city

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Hangzhou

From ¥3,200/mo · lakes, tech & calm

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Suzhou

From ¥2,800/mo · gardens & manufacturing

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Guangzhou

From ¥3,000/mo · trade & food capital

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Shenzhen

From ¥4,000/mo · tech & border city

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Chongqing

From ¥1,300/mo · mountain city, lowest rents

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Nanjing

From ¥2,500/mo · old capital, new CBD

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How renting with us works

Four steps from "I'm moving to China" to "I have the keys".

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Tell us your needs

City, budget, size and move-in timing. Reach us on WhatsApp or the contact form.

Start here → 2️⃣

We shortlist units

Real units from the residences we represent — sizes, rents and photos side by side.

Browse apartments → 3️⃣

View & sign

We arrange the viewing and handle the lease in English — no unverified listings.

See a project → 4️⃣

Move in & settle

Police registration, bank, phone and utilities — the first-week checklist.

Settling in →
3Residences we represent
13Unit types listed with real rents
¥24kEntry monthly rent (Guomao)
ENLeases and viewings in English

Frequently asked

No. Individuals can sign leases directly. A work visa or study status helps with longer stays, but renting itself is open to foreigners with a valid passport and visa.
The common norm is "one month deposit, three months rent" (押一付三), paid quarterly. Serviced apartments may ask for more flexible terms.
Yes — leave your details on the contact page and a consultant will reach out to understand your budget and preferred area.

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