Cheapest Neighborhoods in Beijing

All 22 neighborhoods in Beijing ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$680/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,000/mo
Neighborhoods
22

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Beijing — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Mentougou $680/mo 0.68x -32%
2 Daxing $720/mo 0.72x -28%
3 Tongzhou $750/mo 0.75x -25%
4 Changping $780/mo 0.78x -22%
5 Fengtai $820/mo 0.82x -18%
6 Yizhuang $820/mo 0.82x -18%
7 Shijingshan $850/mo 0.85x -15%
8 Wudaokou $1,050/mo 1.05x +5%
9 Lido $1,050/mo 1.05x +5%
10 Shunyi $1,080/mo 1.08x +8%
11 Wangjing $1,080/mo 1.08x +8%
12 Zhongguancun South $1,080/mo 1.08x +8%
13 Yansha $1,100/mo 1.10x +10%
14 Xidan $1,120/mo 1.12x +12%
15 Haidian (Zhongguancun) $1,150/mo 1.15x +15%
16 Dongzhimen $1,150/mo 1.15x +15%
17 Xicheng $1,180/mo 1.18x +18%
18 Wangfujing $1,180/mo 1.18x +18%
19 Dongcheng $1,220/mo 1.22x +22%
20 Guomao $1,220/mo 1.22x +22%
21 Chaoyang (Sanlitun) $1,250/mo 1.25x +25%
22 Chaoyang (CBD) $1,280/mo 1.28x +28%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,000/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Beijing?

The cheapest neighborhood in Beijing is Mentougou, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $680/month — 32% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Beijing?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Beijing is approximately $1,000/month. Rents range from $680/mo (Mentougou) to $1,280/mo (Chaoyang (CBD)).

How many neighborhoods does Beijing have?

Our database covers 22 neighborhoods in Beijing, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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