Mandarin throughout
Cantonese and Mandarin, no problem. Every clause — and who pays for repairs — explained in plain language.
Hong Kong study rentals · Licensed agent C-103073 Serving newcomers from the mainland · Estate agent licence C-103073
Hong Kong rentals,
YouHouse makes it easy
Shared rooms and whole flats within a 30-minute commute of campus. Licensed-agent service with video viewings, proxy viewings and roommate matching.
- 1,200+
- Students housed since 2018
- 2 hrs
- Average first reply
- C-103073
- Estate agent licence
- 200+
- Shared flats under management
Featured twice by SCMP YouHouse wins media coverage
3 minutes to apply · listings within 24 hours
Tell us what you need, and you pick the flat
We match on four things — campus, budget, area and move-in date — and come back with three to five options, each with real photos, rent and commute time.
- No viewing fee — matching and viewings are free
- If your budget won't work in that area, we'll say so instead of pushing
- Your details are used only for matching. Never shared, never spammed.
Why YouHouse
We do one thing only: rentals for students from the mainland
Many Hong Kong agencies only handle local listings, and students from the mainland hit a wall: nobody speaks Mandarin, service is perfunctory, the contract is a mystery, and video viewings turn out to be staged. We explain the traps first, then show you flats.
Can't be here? See it anyway
Choose one: recorded video tour, live stream, or a proxy viewing on our behalf.
One checklist, up front
Travel permit, offer letter, student ID, proof of income or a guarantor — we send the exact list for the flats you're viewing, so nobody is caught short at signing.
Roommates vetted first
We check ID, school and daily routine, then arrange introductions. If it isn't a fit you can swap before you meet — no awkward surprises later.
One clear fee
Commission, utility splits and repair responsibilities are all set out in writing before you sign. No viewing fees, no surprise extras, no pushing expensive flats.
Still there after you move in
Cantonese landlords, utility cut-offs, notice periods, renewals and deposit refunds — we handle all of it. Existing students can go straight to the same colleague; no explaining twice.
In the press · South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's rental frenzy: SCMP in-depth interviews with YouHouse twice
We don't claim to lead the market for students from the mainland — we let the South China Morning Post say it. In 2026 SCMP quoted our licensed agent Kenny Zhang in two features on exactly the trend that defines our business.
Originally published in SCMP's Property and Markets sections
SCMP · Property
Mainland student demand lifts Hong Kong rents, pulling capital into flats
The report finds that mainland students are now a major source of rental demand, with annual upfront payments the norm since the pandemic — especially among one-year master's programmes. It quotes Kenny Zhang of YouHouse: "The parents usually have the funds prepared already. For them, education is already a major investment."
Read the article
SCMP · Markets · 22 July 2026
Red-hot Hong Kong rental market forces students to flat-hunt from April
The report notes that enquiries from mainland students arrived as early as late April this year, months ahead of the late July or August of three years ago. Kenny Zhang of YouHouse explains that an earlier leasing cycle has prompted some landlords to leave flats vacant for months so they can lease them to students before the September semester.
Read the article"An earlier leasing cycle has prompted some landlords to leave flats vacant for several months so they can lease them to students before the September semester, attracted by upfront annual rent payments and predictable tenancy periods."
Available now · updated live
What we have right now, for students arriving from the mainland
Listings move fast, so this shows recent examples and typical price ranges. For flats we haven't published yet, send us your requirements and we'll pass them straight over.
District
Monthly rent
Property type
Tenancy
9 matching listings
Shared room
Available now
编号 YH-0731
Prince Edward · Cherry Court
3 min walk from MTR Prince Edward
HK$7,800
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 120 sq ft
- 租期
- 12-month tenancy (6 months negotiable)
- 适合
- Near City University / HKBU (Kowloon Tong)
- Private room
- Window
- No agent fee
- En-suite bathroom
- Desk and wardrobe
- Convenience store downstairs
- All housemates are postgraduates
Shared room
From 1 August
编号 YH-0708
Mong Kok · Argyle Centre, high floor
5 min walk from MTR Mong Kok
HK$7,500
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 135 sq ft
- 租期
- 12-month tenancy
- 适合
- Near PolyU / HKBU
- High floor
- Private room
- Above the MTR
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Housemate is a mainland master's student
- Shops and cafés downstairs
- Proxy signing available
Shared room
Available now
编号 YH-0742
Sham Shui Po · Maple Street
4 min walk from MTR Sham Shui Po
HK$5,500
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 110 sq ft
- 租期
- Long term / short term from 3 months
- 适合
- Near HKBU (Kowloon Tong) / City University
- Short-term friendly
- Budget-friendly
- Pets welcome
- Utilities and internet included
- Quiet room facing the street
- Move in with your suitcase
- Small pets allowed
Shared room
Mid-July
编号 YH-0715
Sai Ying Pun · Harbour View, high floor
6 min walk from MTR Sai Ying Pun
HK$9,200
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 150 sq ft
- 租期
- 12-month tenancy
- 适合
- Near HKU / CUHK (Faculty of Medicine)
- Harbour view
- High floor
- Serviced building
- Harbour views
- 24-hour security
- Weekly cleaning
- Building management handles repairs
Shared room
Mid-August
编号 YH-0724
Sha Tin · Wo Che Estate
8 min walk from MTR Sha Tin
HK$6,200
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 115 sq ft
- 租期
- 12-month tenancy
- 适合
- Near CUHK / Hang Seng University
- Near CUHK
- Great amenities
- 2-bed split flat
- Split of a 2-bed flat
- Walkable to University station
- Mall downstairs
- Bus straight to Kowloon
Shared room
Available now
编号 YH-0736
Tseung Kwan O · Invigor Garden
7 min walk from MTR Tseung Kwan O
HK$7,900
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 118 sq ft
- 租期
- Long term / short term from 4 months
- 适合
- Near HKUST / CUHK
- New town
- New and well kept
- Short-term friendly
- Full mall amenities
- 2-bed split flat
- Housemate is a mainland student
- Bus to CUHK and HKUST
Whole 1-bed flat
Late July
编号 YH-0719
Ap Lei Chau · Lee Nam Road
6 min walk from MTR Ap Lei Chau
HK$13,500
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 220 sq ft
- 租期
- 12–24 month tenancy
- 适合
- Near HKU (SPACE campus)
- Whole flat
- No housemates
- Pets welcome
- Own kitchen and bathroom
- Balcony
- Long-term owner, well managed
- Quiet building
Shared room
Available now
编号 YH-0702
Tai Po · Market Street
5 min walk from MTR Tai Po Market
HK$5,800
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 112 sq ft
- 租期
- 12-month tenancy (6 months negotiable)
- 适合
- Near EdU / Hang Seng University
- Low cost of living
- Near EdU
- Beside the market
- Market downstairs
- Bus to CUHK
- Recently repainted
- Utilities included
Shared room
Early August
编号 YH-0745
Tuen Mun · Yau Oi Estate
6 min walk from Light Rail / MTR Tuen Mun
HK$5,900
/ 月
- 面积
- approx. 105 sq ft
- 租期
- Long term / short term from 3 months
- 适合
- Near Lingnan University / City University of Macau
- Best budget
- Short-term friendly
- Near Lingnan
- Easy transport to the city
- 2-bed split flat
- Freshly painted
- Housemates are mostly mainland students
None of these? We'll go and find some
Tell us your university, budget, area and move-in date, and we'll search for you — including flats that haven't been listed publicly.
Where to live
Every campus has its own rental map
Prices vary by a factor of two between districts, and the wrong choice costs you an hour a day in transit. Here's where students usually start and what it typically costs — current rates, we won't quote you stale numbers.
* Indicative market range for a shared room. Rents move with the academic cycle — the figure on your signed tenancy is the one that counts.
When to start
From offer letter to moving in
Term-time is a scramble (June to August) and good flats go within a week or two. This is the timeline we suggest to most students.
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Mar–May
Set your direction and budget
Register your requirements once you have your offer. We'll work out the commute and the monthly ceiling, and tell you honestly what is and isn't achievable in your budget.
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May–Jun
Shortlist and video viewings
Recommended listings start coming in. Use the videos and floor plans to cut a shortlist of 3–5 down to one or two, before the rush starts.
02 -
Jun–Aug
View in person
We'll group viewings around the university districts — four to six flats in one trip — or arrange a proxy or live video viewing if you can't make it.
03 -
Jul–Aug
Sign and hand over
We go through the tenancy clause by clause, check and photograph the meter readings, hand over the keys, and sort out your address registration with the telco.
04 -
Aug
Move in and settle
We help with the essentials, Octopus and local accounts. And once you're in, we're still one message away.
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How we work
Four steps, and at every stage you know what you're waiting for and for how long.
01
Register what you need (3 minutes)
Message us on WeChat or fill in the form: university, budget, preferred areas, move-in date, and whether you need a roommate.
02
We match (within 24 hours)
You get three to five matching listings with real photos, rent, commute times and honest notes on the trade-offs. If it's wrong, we go again.
03
View (grouped / proxy / live)
We'll plan viewings around the same district so you're not wasting a day. If you can't travel, we'll view for you or walk you through it live.
04
Sign and move in
Every clause explained, all costs in writing, meter readings photographed on the day. Keys handed over on signing — no loose ends.
FAQ
The questions you're wondering about, we've already put to landlords
Still stuck? Ask us on WeChat — more reliable than scrolling forum posts.
Q I'm coming from the mainland to do a master's degree — what documents do I need?
Typically: your ID card, travel permit and endorsement, admission letter or offer, student ID if issued, and proof of income or a guarantor if the landlord asks for it. Every landlord's requirements differ, so tell us your situation and we'll send a document list tailored to the flats you're viewing — no wasted trips.
Q How is the commission charged? Is it expensive?
For tenants in Hong Kong the commission is usually half a month's rent. We put the exact figure in writing before you sign, and we never add anything afterwards. There is no viewing fee and no showing fee — recommendations and viewings are completely free.
Q Can I look at flats before I arrive in Hong Kong?
Yes. Most students start looking from the mainland, and we offer three ways: recorded video tours of each flat (light, noise, floor and view included), live video viewings where you join while we walk through, and proxy viewings where we inspect on your behalf and send a written report. For signing, we can also arrange a power of attorney or have a relative attend with the documents.
Q Can you help me find a roommate?
Yes — it's one of the things we're asked most. We do basic checks first (identity, school or employer, daily routine), then arrange things properly. If it isn't a fit, you can change before move-in day, so nobody ends up in an awkward situation.
Q When should I start looking?
As early as possible. June to August is the scramble for term-time housing and good flats go within a week or two. Our advice: register your requirements as soon as you have your offer, narrow down your options in May and June, then view seriously from July and sign before mid-August.
Q How are utilities and internet charged?
Hong Kong tenancies usually work one of two ways: the landlord bundles utilities and internet into the rent (slightly higher rent, no admin), or each household pays its own usage as the bills come in. We tell you which it is before you sign, and we check the meter readings when you view so there are no surprises on move-in day.
Q Do I have to be in Hong Kong to sign the tenancy?
Under current Hong Kong practice the tenant normally signs in person and presents identification, together with a written authorisation for us to handle documents. If your dates genuinely don't allow it, we'll arrange for a colleague to attend and prepare the paperwork in advance so it can be done in one trip.
Q Will you push expensive flats at us to earn a bigger commission?
No. Our commission is fixed. We start from your budget, your preferred areas and your must-haves, and anything that doesn't fit doesn't get shown. If you have hard requirements — close to the MTR, a whole flat, high floor — we work to those first.
Q Can I still reach you after I move in?
Yes. Signing isn't the end of it. We stay involved in the notice period, repairs, renewals, deposit refunds and any roommate issues. If you're an existing student, message the same colleague directly — no need to explain everything again.
Contact us
Tell us where you're headed
WeChat is fastest. In three minutes tell us: which university, what budget, which area, and when you need to move in.
- 13590463566(tap any "Chat on WeChat" button to copy the ID)
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +852 5911 9062
- info@youhousehk.com
- Office
- Unit 1801, Yee Shun Commercial Centre, 253 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 10:00 – 20:00 (extended to 22:00 through the July–September intake season)
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