Apartments for rent in Qiantang District
Qiantang covers the far east of Hangzhou, including Xiasha University Town and the Jinsha Lake business area. It has the youngest population in the city and the lowest entry rents for a new build.
Rent data reviewed October 2026. Prices are our current asking rents, not a market index.
Living in Qiantang District
The district grew around its universities and its industrial zones. Xiasha University Town is full of students, cheap restaurants and small apartments. Jinsha Lake has been developed more recently, with a lake park, a mall and newer residential towers. Further east, Jiangdong is still largely industrial, with the cheapest rents and the longest commutes. This is a district for people with a specific reason to be in the east.
Neighbourhoods worth knowing
Qiantang District is not one market. These are the three pockets foreign tenants ask about most, and what each one actually feels like to live in.
Xiasha University Town 下沙大学城
Student district: cheap food, small apartments, late-night shops and a young crowd. Good value, limited polish.
Jinsha Lake 金沙湖
Newer towers around a lake park with a mall and metro access. The most comfortable part of the district for professionals.
Jiangdong 江东
Industrial and logistics area with new, cheap housing. Only makes sense if you work nearby.
What rent buys you in Qiantang District
Indicative monthly rents for furnished apartments in this district, based on our current listings. Exact price depends on the compound, the floor and how recently the unit was renovated.
| Apartment type | Typical size | Monthly rent | Usually suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 35 – 45 m² | ¥2,600 – 3,600 | Single tenants, students, short stays |
| One-bedroom | 50 – 65 m² | ¥3,400 – 4,700 | Couples, single professionals |
| Two-bedroom | 80 – 100 m² | ¥4,600 – 6,800 | Couples, small families, shared lets |
| Three-bedroom | 110 – 140 m² | ¥6,500 – 9,000 | Families, staff housing |
Getting around from Qiantang District
| Destination | By metro | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Qianjiang CBD | 40 min | 45 min |
| Hangzhou East Railway Station | 45 min | 50 min |
| Xiaoshan Airport | 35 min | 40 min |
Typical door-to-door times outside peak hours. Add 10 to 20 minutes by car during the morning and evening rush.
Is Qiantang District right for you?
Choose Qiantang if you study or work in the east, or if you want a new apartment at the lowest rent in the city and can accept a long commute.
It works well if you
- Students and university staff
- Anyone working in the eastern industrial parks
- Tenants who prioritise a low rent above all
Think twice if you
- The CBD is 40 to 50 minutes away
- Industrial traffic in parts of the district
- International services are almost absent
Landmarks in Qiantang District
Renting here with York Rentals
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- We review the lease clause by clause before you sign anything.
- We handle temporary residence registration at the police station after you move in.
- Utilities, internet and handover day are coordinated for you.
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Qiantang District questions
Is Qiantang good value?
It has the lowest rents of the eight districts, particularly for new studios and one-bedrooms. The trade-off is distance from the city centre.
Who lives in Xiasha University Town?
Mostly students and university staff, plus young graduates working in the eastern industrial and logistics parks.
How long is the commute to the CBD?
Around 40 to 45 minutes by metro, and longer by car at peak times because of the river crossings.
Are there English-speaking services?
Very few. Expect to rely on translation apps for local shops and clinics, though the universities provide some support.
Is Jinsha Lake a good place to live?
It is the most comfortable part of the district: a lake park, a mall, newer buildings and metro access within walking distance.
Other areas of Hangzhou
Compare all eight districts · Read the Hangzhou renting guide
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