Shanghai Apartment Search,
Serviced Stays & Relocation.
Boutique apartment search, serviced stays, and relocation support for expats in Shanghai.
Find the right home in Jing'an, Pudong, the French Concession, and beyond.
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Serviced Apartments in Shanghai
Choose the path that fits your move.
Start with current homes, compare a different stay type, or go straight to the area and support pages that help shape a Shanghai move.
Need a shortlist without starting from scratch?
Share the basics and Jason will help narrow down realistic homes, serviced stays, or Budget Studios for your timing.
Recently Updated Shanghai Homes
Start with homes we have recently checked or updated, across different districts, budgets, and layouts. Confirm current availability before arranging a viewing.
Featured Serviced Apartments
Compare three different serviced-apartment options across West Bund, Xintiandi, and Pudong. Confirm the exact room, lease term, and availability before arranging a viewing.
Compare Shanghai international-school housing by corridor.
When a school run shapes the move, start with the corridor and then compare the current home, compound, adult commute, and daily services together.
A few practical questions before you start.
These are the questions we hear most often from people comparing Shanghai rentals from abroad or after arriving in the city.
What types of Shanghai rentals can Jason Shanghai Homes help compare?
We help compare current long-term apartments, serviced apartments, Budget Studios, villas, and selected lane houses. The right route depends on your timing, budget, preferred area, household size, and how much building service you need.
Which areas of Shanghai do you cover?
We cover the main districts where international renters commonly live, including Jing'an, Xuhui and the Former French Concession, Huangpu, Changning and Gubei, Pudong, Minhang, and other parts of Shanghai when the commute and home fit make sense.
What information should I send to get a useful shortlist?
Move-in date, monthly budget, preferred area, bedrooms, lease term, household details, and your daily destination are the most useful starting points. You can leave uncertain items open and we will narrow the options with you.
Start with the Shanghai neighborhoods most renters shortlist first.
Some people look for tree-lined streets and older Shanghai character. Others focus on newer towers, family compounds, or a more central daily routine. These four areas are where most apartments for rent in Shanghai searches begin, and where we have helped expats find the right fit for 20 years, from furnished long-term rentals in the French Concession to serviced apartments and budget-friendly managed studios across Jing'an, Pudong, and beyond.
French Concession
Tree-lined streets, lane houses, Art Deco apartments, and the most recognizable neighborhood atmosphere in Shanghai.
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Jing'an
Luxury compounds, walkable streets, and direct access to West Nanjing Road, offices, retail, and nightlife.
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Pudong
Lujiazui skyline living, larger compounds, and practical access to Jinqiao, Century Park, and international schools.
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Downtown
For renters who want short commutes, central convenience, and a broad mix of classic apartments and modern compounds.
Explore AreaRental advice grounded in 20+ years in Shanghai.
Jason Li has more than 20 years of relocation and housing experience in Shanghai and China. Before founding Jason Shanghai Homes, he worked in professional relocation roles with Santa Fe Relocation and Cartus, supporting multinational companies, expatriate families, CEOs, senior executives, and their employees.
Practical support from shortlist to move-in.
Clear help with the housing decision, the lease, and the practical steps after you choose a home.
Apartment search and matching
We compare current apartments, serviced stays, and Budget Studios against your timing, household, budget, and preferred area.
Area and commute consulting
We help compare districts, school corridors, metro access, daily routes, and the practical trade-offs behind each home.
Bilingual lease review and negotiation
We review key lease terms, ownership documents, deposits, maintenance responsibilities, renewal points, and negotiated changes before signing.
Tenant fees: For normal rental listings, tenants do not pay an agency fee because the landlord usually pays the successful lease fee. Confirm the terms for serviced apartments and managed rental products.
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