Renting in Hangzhou — without the guesswork
We help foreigners rent real apartments in Hangzhou: bilingual contracts, clear process, deposit protection at move-out, and a human agent who replies fast on WeChat.
Sound familiar?
Most expats don't struggle because Hangzhou has no apartments — they struggle because listings, contracts, and landlords are built for locals. That's what we fix every day.
Language gap
Agents and landlords speak Chinese only; you miss details on fees, rules, and what you're actually signing.
Confusing process
Viewing apps, deposits, registration, utilities — no one explains the order or what documents you need as a foreigner.
Deposit disputes
Move-out deductions feel random; getting your deposit back often turns into arguments you can't fight in Chinese.
One-sided contracts
Standard leases are Chinese-only with vague clauses — hard to know your rights before you pay.
What you get with us
Bilingual lease + plain English summary
We explain every clause before you sign — rent, deposit return rules, repairs, and early exit.
You ↔ landlord, we translate both ways
Negotiation, viewing notes, and follow-ups — no surprises after you move in.
Dedicated WeChat group
You, your agent, and support in one chat — quick answers during the lease.
Short-term & flexible leases
3–12 month stays — we source landlords open to shorter terms when possible.
Move-in & move-out on site
Handover checklist, photo proof, deposit discussion — we protect your money at checkout.
Fast response
Urgent repair or landlord issue? We push for action — that's why clients keep our WeChat group for years.
Senior agents who know all of Hangzhou
Our brokers have worked the city for years — every district, commute, and neighborhood — so we match you by lifestyle, not just price.
Exclusive expat-friendly listings
Years of landlord relationships give you homes geared for foreigners — some off-market, with landlords who actually rent to expats.
Available apartments
Real listings we can show you — tap a card for photos and details, or message us to book a viewing
📐 - Area: 89 sqm
📍 - Location: Intersection of Yangfan Road and Binsheng Road, Binjiang District
🏢 - Floor: Middle floor
🛏🛁 - Bedroom/Bathroom: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
🎨 - Decoration: Modern and simple style
🛋📺 - Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning
🚍 - Transportation: 100 meters away from Olympic Sports Center
🏬 - Surrounding Facilities: 2 kilometers away from Olympic Impression City
📅 - Others: Building completed in 2015
🌇 - View: Olympic stadium and river view
🏢🏋♀🏦🍽 - Community Amenities: Gym, bank, cafe, restaurant, fruit shop, etc.
👩💼 - Agent: Agnes
🛏 Layout: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
🎨 Decoration: Simple style
🛋 Furniture and Appliances: fully furnished
📍 Location: GongShu District
🔝 Floor: Higher floor
🚇 Transportation: Not far from He Mu Subway Station (line 5)
🏬 Surrounding Facilities: Close to JoyCity Mall
🏢 Other Description: very nice apartment
🌳 View and Landscape: City landscape
👩💼 Agent: Sherry
💰 Monthly Rent: 9500
📐 Area: 118 sqm
📍 Location: Intersection of Fengqing Avenue and Jianshe 1st Road, Xiaoshan District
🏢 Floor: Middle floor
🛏 Layout Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
🎨 Interior Decoration: Modern and minimalist style
🛋 Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning, floor heating throughout the house, fresh air system
🚍 Transportation: 1.8 km from Baoao Road Metro Station
🏬 Surrounding Facilities: 2.5 km from Binjiang Intime Mall
📅 Other Details: Building completed in 2023
🌇 View: Cityscape from high floor
🏘 Community Amenities: Reading room, children's playground
👩💼 Agent: Tina
📐 - Area: 130 square meters
📍 - Address: Tang Gong Ju Rd, Shangcheng District
🏢 - Floor: High floor
🛏 - Layout Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
🎨 - Property Decoration: Well-decorated
🚇 - Transportation Description: Close to Line 19 Yu Dao Metro Station
📝 - Other Description: The house is well-decorated with floor heating.
👩💼 - Agent: Agnes
Layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Size: 110 sqms
Decoration: modern style
Furniture and Appliances: fully furnished, central AC, dishwasher and floor heating
Location: Bing Kang Road, Xiao Shan District
Floor: High floor
Transportation: very Close to Bin Kang Rd Subway Station of line 5&1
Surrounding Facilities: Right next to Bin Kang Paradise Walk (not completed)
View and Landscape: Compound Garden view
Agent: Cici
Location: Gong Shu District
Layout: 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 storage room
House Decoration Description: Modern and simple style, Loft
Furniture and Appliances Description: Air Conditioner
Surrounding Facilities Description: Close to the subway station of DaYunHe (line 5), near Joy City Mall
View: Compound view
Agent: Sherry
📐-Area: 130 sqm
📍-Address: Binjiang District
🏢-Floor: High floor
🏠-Layout: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
🎨-Decoration: Modern simplicity
🛋-Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning, floor heating, fresh air system, dishwasher, fully furnished
🚇-Transportation: close to Pu Yan subway station
🏬-Surrounding Facilities: near Jia Yue Square
📆-Others: Building completed in 2024
👩-Agent: Agnes
Monthly Rent: RMB 5000 per month
Layout: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Decoration: modern and simple style
Furniture and Appliances: fully furnished, central AC
Location: Jiang Ling Road, Binjiang District
Floor: Low floor
Transportation: very close to XingMin Subway Station
Surrounding Facilities: lots of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and supermarkets
Other Description: very nice loft apartment, not far from Paradise Walk shopping mall and Star Avenue
View and Landscape: City landscape
Agent: Cici
Property Name: Starry City
Monthly Rent: 5000 yuan
Area: 80 square meters
Address: Binjiang District
Floor: High floor
Layout: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Decoration Style: Modern minimalist style
Furniture and Appliances: Central air conditioning
Surrounding Facilities: Within walking distance to Paradise Walk shopping mall and Star Avenue
Agent: Cici
📏 Area: 64 square meters
🛋 Layout: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom loft
📍 Address: Binjiang District
🌇 Floor: High floor
🛋 Furniture and Appliances Description: fully furnished
🚇 Traffic Description: Close to Metro Line 6
💨 Other Description: very cute apartment right next to Paradise Walk
🌳 Scenery: city landscape
🏢 Amenities: restaurants, shops and mall
👩💼 Agent: Agnes
Tafadzwa Leroy Chiteza
🌍 Zimbabwe • 2026/6/8
Agent: Agnes
"Agnes has been great to work with. She always finds nice places and makes the whole process simple and convenient. Communication is easy since she speaks English, and she takes care of everything on time so moving in is stress-free. She’s always responsive and quick to handle any issues that come up. She also keeps us informed about any documents or applications we need to complete. I highly recommend Agnes for her professionalism, reliability, and excellent service."
李佳喜
🌍 Taiwan • 2026/6/3
Agent: Cherry
"一,非常專業,能夠將我沒有想到的事情都幫我提前規劃好了 二,非常細心,例如我們交屋的時候,能夠查看到租客及房東都沒有注意到的細節,例如牆壁上的痕跡,牆壁上凸起的螺絲 三,能夠站在顧客的立場規劃,協調事項,非常貼心 四,溫柔有耐心,對於客戶的回覆非常及時 五,詢問與房子非相關問題時,也能熱心地協助解答 六,整個租屋過程溝通都相當順暢,讓我花了極短時間就找到中意的房子,並且整個溝通過程,都讓我相當放心與信任 七,Cherry是我目前遇過最好最專業的人士了"
George Eric Muniz
🌍 United States • 2026/5/18
Agent: Cici
"Cici was very friendly and informative. She took initiative in helping me to set up a router, look for a gym, and suggesting to look at other units she felt I might be interested in. I was very happy with Cici as my agent and to meet her as a person. I’d recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone else seeking a unit."
Santana
🌍 United States • 2026/4/30
Agent: Tina
"I found myself in a challenging position, moving to a new city with zero knowledge of the neighborhoods or rental market. Tina stepped in immediately, asking what sort of living situation I was hoping for and based simply on that, came back with a list of options that all worked. I went from being anxious, and unaware of how to proceed, to suddenly having too many options. I recommend Hangzhou Rent and Tina for anyone looking for a place in HZ!"
Alexander Shamash
🌍 United States • 2026/4/23
Agent: Cici
"Hey it is my first time here in Hangzhou. Cici was was really fun to be with, she went above and beyond when taking me around town and answering all my questions. even over the phone she would always be there to answer quickly. her english is really good so it also made it very easy to communicate. i am grateful that she was always trying to find for me exactly what im looking for and always trying to get the best price. thank you cici. your awesome. 5stars ^-^"
Rachel J.
🌍 United States • 2026/4/2
Agent: Cici
"I absolutely recommend this company, especially our agent, Cici! She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home while we were away. She showed us several great options that matched our interests and stayed within our budget, which made the process so much easier. Not only that, but she also shared helpful tips about the area, including great places to visit and eat around our neighborhood. Her knowledge and support truly made us feel comfortable and confident in our decision. If you’re looking for your next dream home, I highly recommend working with Cici and this company!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about renting in Hangzhou
You'll need your passport, valid visa or residence permit, and sometimes a work certificate. Don't worry - we'll guide you through the entire process step by step.
Typically 1-2 weeks from start to finish. We can arrange viewings within 1-3 days, and contract signing usually happens shortly after you've found your ideal property.
Often yes, when the landlord agrees. We regularly place 3–6 month stays and will tell you upfront which listings allow shorter leases.
We attend move-out with you, use a handover checklist and photos, and explain deductions to the landlord in Chinese so you are not arguing alone.
Yes. We provide a bilingual lease with a plain-language summary before you sign, then add you to a WeChat group with your agent for questions during the tenancy.
Get in Touch
Ready to find your perfect home? We're here to help!
Visit Our Office
Phenix Center, 24 QiuTao Road
Uptown District, Hangzhou
Zhejiang, China 310000
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+86 159 8849 6492
+86 153 5502 6729
Email Us
rentalhelper@qq.com
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Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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