Foshan rentals · Full English service · 30 min to Guangzhou

Rent in Foshan — double the space for half the Guangzhou budget

Foshan sits on the same metro line as Guangzhou — 30 minutes to the CBD, at half the rent. Managed compounds, fully furnished, concierge service. We handle everything in English: sourcing and vetting, free pick-up viewings, negotiation, contracts, move-in registration, even your bank account setup. No fee until you sign.

English全程支持 No fee until you sign 24h police registration done for you
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Zhaoshang Huaxi 招商华玺 · 240㎡
2×
the space you'd get in Guangzhou for the same budget
30 min
direct metro to Guangzhou CBD — work in the big city, come home to space
¥0
before you sign — consultation, viewings and pick-up all free

Renting in China as a foreigner is harder than it should be

Sound familiar? You're not alone — this is why our clients call us.

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"No foreigners" landlords

Many listings quietly reject foreign tenants. We know which landlords and compounds actually welcome expats — and negotiate for you.

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Chinese-only contracts

You're signing a legal document you can't read. We translate, explain every clause, and flag traps before you sign.

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押二付一 deposit rules

Deposit plus rent upfront in a formula you can't read. Our listings run on 押二付一 — we explain the terms, and make sure your deposit is protected and returned.

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24-hour police registration

By law you must register your address within 24 hours of moving in. Miss it and your visa renewal gets complicated. We handle it.

How it works

From first message to keys in hand — typically 5 to 10 days.

1

Tell us your needs

Share your budget, preferred area (Qiandeng Lake, Guicheng, Chancheng…), move-in date and must-haves. Free consultation, no commitment.

2

We shortlist & tour

You get a curated shortlist of verified apartments from partner agents, with photos, real prices and English descriptions. Video tours if you're still abroad.

3

Move in, settled

We negotiate terms, translate the contract, set up utilities and internet, and complete your police registration. You just bring your suitcase.

One service. One price.

No tiers, no "viewing limits", no upsells. Every client gets our full support, from first message to settled in.

You pay us nothing until your lease is signed

Consultation, shortlists, accompanied viewings with pickup & drop-off, contract review — all free, always. Our $199 is due only when you actually sign. No deal, no fee — that's how confident we are.

The only other cost: the local agent fee

Partner agents charge a standard one-time fee of 50% of one month's rent at signing — the same fee every renter in China pays. We collect it at cost, zero markup.

Every listing we send shows the full numbers up front: rent, deposit terms (押二付一 — two months' deposit + first month's rent, unless noted otherwise), the exact agent fee for that apartment, and our fee — one All-in Quote, one total. The price we quote is the price you pay.

Live listings from our partner network

Real apartments, real photos, one transparent price formula: ¥50/㎡/mo furnished · ¥40/㎡ unfurnished. All leases 押二付一 (2-month deposit + 1st month), agent fee 50% of one month's rent — every quote in writing.

Poly Tianyue living room
Qiandeng Lake · Nanhai

Poly Tianyue 保利天悦

Qiandeng Lake's benchmark residence — 4-bed first rent, modern furnishing, move-in ready. 24h viewing.

📐 143㎡🛏 4 BR📷 9 photos
¥7,000/mo
Poly riverside living room with river view
Dongping River · Chancheng

Poly Riverside Residence 保利一线江景

First-rent front-row riverfront flat, 4-bed 3-bath, unobstructed Dongping River views from the balcony.

📐 240㎡🛏 4 BR📷 9 photos
¥12,000/mo
Yuexiu Xinghui Hanfu cream-style interior
Guicheng · Nanhai

Yuexiu Xinghui Hanfu 越秀星汇瀚府

Cream-style family 4-bedroom with private entry garden and quiet garden-facing balcony — screens in every room.

📐 130㎡🛏 4 BR📷 9 photos
¥6,500/mo
Zhaoshang Huaxi grand living room
Qiandeng Lake · Nanhai

Zhaoshang Huaxi 招商华玺

Top-tier flat with tree views — first rent, ideal for content creators. Easy-going landlord, welcome to visit.

📐 240㎡📷 9 photos
¥12,000/mo
Foshan top-tier 340sqm river view
Sanlong Bay · Foshan

Foshan Top-Tier Residence 佛山顶奢

Foshan's finest — 340㎡ front-row river view, furniture configured to your taste. 24h viewing for media & business owners.

📐 340㎡🌊 River view📷 9 photos
¥17,000/mo
Poly Weita 290sqm flat
Foshan

Poly Weita 保利维塔

290㎡ five-bedroom with one-lift-one-unit privacy, smart-lock access for 24h self-guided viewing.

📐 290㎡🛏 5 BR📷 8 photos
¥14,500/mo
Poly Sanlongwan Tianjun river view flat
Sanlong Bay · Foshan

Poly Sanlongwan Tianjun 保利三龙湾天珺

One lift one unit, river-view flat in bold black & white designer style. Smart lock, view anytime.

📐 188㎡🌊 River view📷 9 photos
¥9,500/mo
Parkland Sanlong Bay No.1 143sqm
Sanlong Bay · Foshan

Parkland Sanlong Bay No.1 鹏瑞三龙湾1号

Fully furnished first rent in Foshan's most iconic luxury residence.

📐 143㎡📷 8 photos
¥7,000/mo
Poly Denghu Tianjun 143sqm
Qiandeng Lake · Nanhai

Poly Denghu Tianjun 保利灯湖天珺

First rent, move-in ready, one lift one unit by Qiandeng Lake.

📐 143㎡📷 9 photos
¥7,000/mo
Jiantou Hengfu No.1 205sqm
Chancheng · Foshan

Jiantou Hengfu No.1 建投恒福1号

205㎡ first rent with 180° dual-aspect natural light, right next to Mixc World mall.

📐 205㎡🛍 Near Mixc World📷 9 photos
¥10,000/mo
Jianfa Denghu Tianfeng river-view 3BR
Qiandeng Lake · Nanhai

Jianfa Denghu Tianfeng 建发灯湖天峯

River-view large 3-bedroom, full custom furnishing, Southeast-Asia resort-style gardens in the compound.

🛏 3 BR🌊 River view📷 9 photos
Price on request
Parkland Sanlong Bay No.1 240sqm
Sanlong Bay · Foshan

Parkland Sanlong Bay No.1 鹏瑞三龙湾1号

Foshan's landmark luxury — 240㎡ vacant & ready, quiet position, strong sense of place. View anytime.

📐 240㎡📷 15 photos
¥12,000/mo
Poly Weita premium 4BR
Foshan

Poly Weita 保利维塔

Premium 4-bedroom, no-main-light designer interior, one lift one unit, move-in ready. 24h viewing.

🛏 4 BR📷 9 photos
Price on request
Parkland Sanlong Bay No.1 190sqm
Sanlong Bay · Foshan

Parkland Sanlong Bay No.1 鹏瑞三龙湾1号

190㎡ first rent, quiet tree-facing position in Foshan's iconic residence.

📐 190㎡📷 9 photos
¥9,500/mo
Poly Tianyue 1BR and 3BR units
Qiandeng Lake · Nanhai

Poly Tianyue 保利天悦

Multiple layouts available — cozy 1-bedroom and spacious 3-bedroom, modern no-main-light design, first rent.

🛏 1 & 3 BR📷 9 photos
Price on request
Poly Property cozy 3BR Shunde
Foshan New Town · Shunde

Poly Property Residence 保利物业租房

Cozy 3-bedroom in Foshan New Town, managed by Poly Property — reliable service, view anytime.

🛏 3 BR📷 9 photos
Price on request

Rents follow our open benchmark (¥50/㎡/mo furnished · ¥40/㎡ unfurnished) — see FAQ below. Availability changes fast: if a unit you like is taken, we find the same layout or an equivalent in the same compound. Send your requirements for a live shortlist.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to speak Chinese?
Not at all. All our communication, contracts explanations, and negotiation with landlords is handled in English by our bilingual team. You'll never be handed a document you can't read.
How much money do I need upfront?
Our listings run on 押二付一 — two months' deposit plus your first month's rent (3 months upfront), paid monthly thereafter, plus a one-time local agent fee of 50% of one month's rent. Terms are always stated clearly on every listing we send. Example on a ¥6,000 apartment: about ¥18,000 (~$2,540) at signing, plus ¥3,000 (~$420) agent fee. You get the full All-in Quote in writing before you commit to anything.
What do apartments cost in Foshan? Is there a rule of thumb?
Yes — and most foreigners never hear it. In our partner network the benchmark is roughly ¥50 per ㎡ per month furnished, ¥40 per ㎡ unfurnished. A 143㎡ furnished flat ≈ ¥7,000/mo; a 240㎡ riverside flat ≈ ¥12,000/mo. Individually negotiated deals can move around these numbers, but if a quote is wildly above them, ask why — we'll always show you the math in writing, so you can price-check us yourself. Note: availability changes fast — if a unit you saw is taken, we find the same layout or an equivalent in the same compound once we know your budget.
When do I pay you? What if I don't rent anything?
You pay us nothing until your lease is signed. Consultation, shortlists, accompanied viewings with pickup & drop-off, contract review — all free, no deposit, no card details. Our $199 is due only when you sign, and if we don't find you a home, you pay us nothing. That's how we earn your trust — we take the risk, not you.
Can you help if I'm still outside China?
Yes — this is very common. We do video tours, hold apartments with landlord agreement, and have everything ready so you can sign and move in within days of landing.
What documents do I need to rent?
Your passport with a valid visa (work, business, or student). We handle the rest, including the mandatory 24-hour police registration that most foreigners don't know about until it causes a visa problem.
Why do landlords refuse foreigners?
Usually out of caution, not hostility — unfamiliarity with visa rules, fear of communication problems, or past bad experiences. We only work with landlords and compounds that are proven expat-friendly, so you never waste time on rejections.
Besides your service fee, are there any hidden fees?
No hidden fees — ever. The complete picture: (1) our one-time service fee, fixed and shown above; (2) the local agent fee — 50% of one month's rent, paid once at signing — this is standard across China and we always confirm the exact amount in your quote before any viewing. For perspective, tenant broker fees run 1–2 months' rent in New York and around 1 month in much of Europe — Foshan is genuinely modest. And unlike renting alone, you'll never discover a surprise charge at the signing table.
Do you charge commission on my rent?
No. We never take a percentage of your rent or any recurring fee. You pay our one-time $199 service fee — that's it, everything included. The local agent fee is collected at cost with zero markup, and our referral arrangement with partner agents is separate and never added to your bill.

Get your free consultation

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll come straight back with honest advice on areas, realistic budgets and current availability — before you pay anything.

Chat with us now — it's free

No forms, no sign-up. Or just tap the chat bubble in the corner — we answer in English, usually within a few hours.

Serving Foshan (Nanhai · Chancheng · Shunde) and the wider Greater Bay Area. Foreigners arriving for work, sourcing, study or family — all welcome.