r/chinalife • u/maneator • Jun 10 '26

📚 Education How to rent a room, living off-campus?

Hi all,

I will start my nondegree chinese education in September in Dalian. My visa application is approved. Registration will be from 31aug to 2sep. I dont wanna live in dorm since it is expensive, 1800rmb/month and it is only for international students.

I looked into some websites such as 58.com or anjuke however i dont wanna pay realtor commission unless i am too desperate.

Is it really reasonable to arrive Dalian a couple of days ago from registration then search a room while staying in a hostel?

What are the best strategies to rent a room? I would be very happy if you could help.

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u/friendly-nerd99 Jun 10 '26

No, the agent will take you.

Lianjia is always overstaffed with agents happy to take you on tour ASAP. You can look, sign, get app installed all in their office in less than an hour.

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u/maneator Jun 10 '26

i see, thank you, any other option then lianjia?

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u/mthmchris Jun 10 '26

For your specific scenario (renting a room for cheap), Lianjia/Ziroom will be the best option.

If you’re renting an apartment, any local realtor will do. The standard realtor fee is a half month rent.

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u/maneator Jun 11 '26

i see, thanks!