In Yiwu, this “world supermarket”, tens of thousands of foreign businessmen flock in every year, and the rental market is mixed with good and bad. This article combines core indicators such as rent, transportation, and supporting facilities to reveal high-quality residential areas that are truly recognized by foreign investors, avoiding the top ten pitfalls of renting such as second landlords, fake housing, and hidden fees.
Jiangdong Fourth District · Jinmao Prefecture
Core advantages
Resident composition: Middle Eastern businessmen account for 65%, and the community atmosphere is mature (there is a halal food market every Friday)
Rental cost-effectiveness:
Two bedroom apartment: ¥ 3500-4200/month (including property management)
Three bedroom apartment: ¥ 5000-6000/month (can register a company)
Convenient facilities:
5 minutes’ walk to Jiangdong Mosque
Arabic/English bilingual property service center is set up in the community
Avoiding pitfalls tips:
Be wary of “zero deposit” properties (confirm that the property certificate is consistent with the lease agreement)
Priority should be given to rooms with independent electricity meters (Yiwu’s summer air conditioning electricity bill can reach ¥ 800/month)
Chouzhou Street · Wanda Huafu
Core advantages
Location: 1.2 kilometers away from the International Trade City, 8 minutes by bike to reach
Foreign supporting facilities:
Community supermarket supplies condiments from 30 countries (including Mexican chili sauce/Türkiye coffee)
The property provides international express delivery collection services (free storage for 15 days)
Rent reference:
Single apartment: ¥ 2800-3500/month
Whole floor office+accommodation: ¥ 12000-15000/month
Avoiding pitfalls tips:
Require the landlord to provide a “Certificate of Property Lease Filing” (required for applying for a residence permit)
Avoid renting apartments facing west (severe exposure to the sun in summer can double the air conditioning and electricity bills)
Beiyuan Street · Binjiang International
Core advantages
Transportation Network: Metro Line 2 Choujiang Road Station is 300 meters away, providing direct access to the airport/high-speed railway station
Security management:
24-hour bilingual security patrol
Install gas alarms per household (in compliance with European and American safety standards)
Rent gradient:
Deluxe one bedroom apartment: ¥ 2200-2800/month
Top floor duplex: ¥ 8000-10000/month (with viewing terrace)
Avoiding pitfalls tips:
Confirm that the property fee includes the project (some properties require additional payment for elevator maintenance fees)
Check the capacity of the water heater (recommended above 60L to avoid insufficient hot water when multiple people live)
Futian Street · Yinhai District
Core advantages
The king of cost-effectiveness:
The average price for two bedroom apartments is ¥ 2500-3000 per month (20% lower than other areas with the same configuration)
Allow short-term rental (minimum of 3 months, with one deposit and one payment)
Convenient living:
Community set up cross-border e-commerce shared warehouse (￥ 5/㎡/day)
5 surrounding banks support foreign exchange business
Avoiding pitfalls tips:
Beware of ‘decorating new houses’: testing formaldehyde concentration (requires CMA certification report)
Clarify network responsibilities: prioritize selecting properties that have been connected to mobile/telecommunications fiber optic cables
