Living in Lujiazui & Century Park Shanghai: Pudong Expat Rental Guide 2026
For expats working in finance, banking, consulting or multinational offices in Pudong, Lujiazui is one of the most convenient places to live in Shanghai.
Nearby Century Park and Lianyang offer a greener, more residential alternative while remaining close to Pudong’s commercial center.
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1. Popular Areas
Lujiazui is best for professionals who want to live within minutes of the financial district.
Century Park and Lianyang are more residential and generally better suited to couples and families who want greenery, larger apartments and quieter surroundings.
Lujiazui IFC Mall, Shanghai
2. Amenities & Lifestyle
Lujiazui provides major shopping centers, restaurants, fitness clubs and riverfront walks.
Century Park gives residents access to one of central Pudong’s largest green spaces, making it particularly attractive for runners and families.
The wider area also has international supermarkets, clinics and restaurants catering to Shanghai’s international population.
Century Park, Shanghai
3. Lujiazui & Century Park Rental Prices
Expect approximately:
1 bedroom: RMB 8,000–15,000+ per month
2 bedrooms: RMB 12,000–24,000+
3 bedrooms: RMB 19,000–35,000+
Premium Lujiazui river-view apartments can cost substantially more.
Current Century Park listings include 1-bedroom homes around RMB 7,800–15,000 and larger 3-bedroom properties around RMB 19,000–30,000+.
An apartment in Lujiazui, Shanghai
4. Types of Housing
Housing is primarily modern high-rise apartments and managed residential compounds.
Lujiazui generally offers newer buildings, concierge-style management and skyline views, while Century Park has more spacious family-oriented compounds.
YCIS Shanghai
5. International Schools
Century Park has particularly convenient access to YCIS Shanghai’s Pudong campuses, including locations on Huamu Road and Dongxiu Road.
Families and teachers can also reach the broader Jinqiao international-school cluster.
For people searching for a Pudong apartment for rent near Lujiazui, staying on the east side of the Huangpu can save considerable commuting time.
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