Shenzhen Rental Market Heats Up as Summer Peak Arrives

Shenzhen's rental market has entered a recovery phase as the 2026 summer peak season begins, with demand rising rapidly in first-tier cities, according to 36Kr. Visits to residential communities and urban villages in Luohu, Longgang, and Futian districts showed a significant increase in rental activity, driven by graduation-season job hunting and apartment changes. Nationwide, average rents in first-tier cities posted a slight increase in the first half of 2026, ending a two-year adjustment period, as reported by Securities Times.