Renting an Apartment: Housing Search Phrases

Friday, April 18, 2025

Finding a suitable apartment in China can be a daunting task, especially if you're unfamiliar with the language. To help you navigate the housing market and communicate effectively with landlords and real estate agents, here are some essential Mandarin phrases for various stages of the apartment search process.

Inquiring About Availability

  1. Is this apartment still available?

    这个公寓还空着吗？
    
Zhège gōngyù hái kōngzhe ma?
  2. Can I schedule a viewing?

    我可以安排看房吗？
    
Wǒ kěyǐ ānpái kàn fáng ma?
  3. How many rooms does it have?

    这个公寓有几间房？

    Zhège gōngyù yǒu jǐ jiān fáng?

Asking About Rent and Costs

  1. How much is the monthly rent?

    月租是多少？

    Yuèzū shì duōshǎo?
  2. Are utilities included in the rent?

    租金包括水电费吗？

    Zūjīn bāokuò shuǐdiàn fèi ma?
  3. What is the deposit amount?

    押金是多少？
    
Yājīn shì duōshǎo?

Discussing Lease Terms

  1. What is the minimum lease term?

    最短租期是多少？
    
Zuìduǎn zūqī shì duōshǎo?
  2. Can I sign a one-year lease?

    我可以签一年租约吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ qiān yī nián zūyuē ma?
  3. Is the lease renewable?
    
租约可以续签吗？

    Zūyuē kěyǐ xùqiān ma?

Checking Apartment Features 

  1. Does the apartment have air conditioning?

    这个公寓有空调吗？

    Zhège gōngyù yǒu kòngtiáo ma?
  2. Is there internet access?
    
有网络连接吗？

    Yǒu wǎngluò liánjiē ma?
  3. Are pets allowed in the apartment?

    公寓允许养宠物吗？
    
Gōngyù yǔnxǔ yǎng chǒngwù ma?

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