Serviced Apartments in Shenzhen 2026: 8 Monthly Rentals in Luohu, Futian & Nanshan from RMB 2,700

Not every trip to Shenzhen has to be a day trip. More Hong Kong residents are now staying a month or three at a time — for work, cross-border business, while their flat is being renovated, or just to escape the summer. That is where serviced apartments (also called hotel-style apartments) come in. Unlike a conventional flat rental, you can sign for a single month, the unit comes furnished with a kitchen and broadband, and weekly housekeeping is often included.

This guide focuses only on serviced apartments and monthly short stays, not ordinary residential rentals, and covers eight real properties across Luohu, Futian and Nanshan. Every property listed has an address, the nearest metro station and exit, and a monthly price with a stated source: official developer or brand websites where published, Hong Kong monthly-rental platforms with the publication date where not. No figure is included without a source.

Serviced apartments versus ordinary rentals

• Lease length: serviced apartments typically rent by the month (30 nights), some from 14 nights; conventional flats almost always require a 12-month fixed lease.
• Deposit: one month, or sometimes none; Shenzhen flats usually ask for two months deposit plus one month rent.
• Furniture: fully furnished, move-in ready, often with weekly cleaning and linen change; flats vary and are often unfurnished.
• Utilities: apartment buildings are usually metered at commercial rates, which are noticeably pricier than residential rates. This is the single biggest long-stay cost difference.
• Invoicing: licensed serviced apartments can issue VAT invoices and support the temporary residence registration you need as a visitor staying outside a hotel.

Eight serviced apartments and monthly rentals in Luohu, Futian and Nanshan

1. The Bauhinia Residence Shenzhen (Luohu, Guomao)

• Address: Block A, City Plaza podium, Jiabin Road, Luohu District
• Metro: Line 1 Guomao station, Exit E, about 11 minutes on foot; from Luohu Port walk five minutes to Luohu station Exit A2 and ride one stop
• Price: RMB 6,800–8,500 per month for a one-bedroom suite (52–61 sqm) on the official website offer page (checked October 2026); two-bedroom suites run 64–117 sqm
• Watch out: deposit is one month for stays of one to three months, two months beyond that; maximum stay 12 months, paid monthly. Rates include service charge but not utilities, which the platform lists at about RMB 0.98 per kWh and RMB 3.77 per cubic metre

2. Modena by Fraser Shenzhen (Luohu, Huangbeiling)

• Address: 1001 Shennan East Road, Luohu District
• Metro: Lines 2 and 5 Huangbeiling station, Exit D, about six minutes on foot
• Price: Studio Deluxe, 25–31 sqm, RMB 10,700 per month on a one-month stay, dropping to RMB 9,200 on a 12-month stay; a one-bedroom deluxe apartment of 52–56 sqm is RMB 19,680 for one month (platform pricing published 2025; room types confirmed on the official Frasers site)
• Watch out: rates already include 10 percent service charge and 6 percent VAT, plus a monthly utilities allowance (RMB 500 for a studio, RMB 1,000 for studio executive or one-bedroom, RMB 2,000 for two bedrooms). Deposit is one month plus RMB 2,000 incidentals. Pets are welcome with an extra RMB 5,000 room deposit and RMB 2,000 monthly pet-area cleaning, under 10 kg

3. Felicity Hotel Shenzhen, Luohu Port branch (monthly plan)

• Address: 1085 Heping Road, Luohu District
• Metro: Line 9 Renminnan station or Line 1 Luohu station, roughly 15 minutes on foot; about eight minutes on foot from Luohu Port
• Price: city-view superior room, 28–30 sqm, about RMB 6,200 for the first month, RMB 5,900 for months two to five, RMB 5,500 for months six to eleven and RMB 5,200 from month 12 (platform pricing published 2025)
• Watch out: rates include 10 percent service charge, 6 percent VAT and weekly housekeeping; deposits are one month plus RMB 2,000 for stays of one to five months, two months plus RMB 2,000 for six to twelve months. Parking is RMB 650 a month and breakfast is billed at about RMB 1,000 per person per month

4. Longfor Guanyu Shenzhen Futian (Futian, Bagualing)

• Address: Shum Yip Shanglin Yuan, 30 Bagua Road, Yuanling Street, Futian District
• Metro: Line 7 Bagualing station is the closest; the official site says the surrounding area is served by Lines 6, 7 and 9, with a Walmart about 600 metres away
• Price: RMB 5,292 to 8,879 per month for 39–40 sqm loft units, quoted on the official Guanyu site in October 2026. The 50 sqm studio, 55 sqm one-bedroom and 96 sqm three-bedroom layouts were shown as fully let
• Watch out: long-stay apartment brands usually work on one month deposit, one month rent, and rent from a single month. The official site advertises no mid-lease rent rises, 2 percent off for students and graduates and up to 12 percent off for corporate tenants. Utilities are metered commercially, so confirm the tariff before signing

5. Shenzhen Futian Meiyu Apartment (Futian, Hongling North)

• Address: 3001-1 Hongling North Road, Yuanling Street, Futian District
• Metro: about five minutes on foot to Lines 7 and 9 Hongling North interchange
• Price: deluxe king room of 38 sqm at RMB 8,400 per month, or RMB 9,600 with an open kitchen (platform pricing published 2025)
• Watch out: the monthly rate bundles weekly cleaning and linen change, water, electricity and Wi-Fi, according to the platform listing, which matters a lot for a long stay. Ten free parking spaces are reserved for monthly tenants

6. Longfor Guanyu Shenzhen Sea World (Nanshan, Shekou)

• Address: Phase one, 1 Shuiwan Road, Shuiwan commercial building, Taizi East Road, Shekou, Nanshan District; phase two, 1 Shuiwan Road, Zhaoshang Street, Nanshan District
• Metro: about 50 metres from Line 2 Shuiwan station
• Price: phase one from RMB 2,713 per month for 14–46 sqm units across seven layouts; phase two from RMB 2,895 per month for 24–61 sqm across nine layouts (official site pricing, October 2026)
• Watch out: the cheapest on this list, but units are small and utilities, internet and management fees are charged on top. Shared areas include a billiards room, screening room, gym, yoga room and reading lounge

7. Boyu Furuis International Apartment Nanshan (Nanshan, OCT)

• Address: Block A, Lujing Meijing Plaza, 4088 Qiaoxiang Road, Shahe Street, Nanshan District, floors 29 to 38, reception on 31
• Metro: Line 7 Taoyuancun station is about 1.5 km away, around 20 minutes on foot; a taxi or shared bike is easier given the North Ring Road location
• Price: mountain-view king room of 47 sqm from RMB 12,000 per month, sea-view king room from RMB 13,000 and a 60 sqm balcony room from RMB 14,500 (platform pricing published 2024)
• Watch out: two cleanings a month including linen and towel change; utilities allowance of RMB 500 for single-occupancy and RMB 800 for two bedrooms; property fee RMB 15 per sqm, waived for leases of six months or more. The official site confirms both long and short stays are accepted

8. Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen (Nanshan, Nanyou)

• Address: 22 Dengliang Road, Nanshan District, at the junction with Nanhai Avenue
• Metro: about 100 metres from Line 12 Nanyou station Exit E, per the official Ascott site
• Price: executive studio of 58 sqm at RMB 21,000 per month, one-bedroom executive suite of 80 sqm from RMB 24,000 and a two-bedroom executive suite of 122 sqm from RMB 31,000 (platform pricing based on a one-year lease)
• Watch out: the most expensive option here, and short stays of one to three months are priced well above the annual rate, so request a short-stay quote directly. Rates include twice-weekly cleaning with linen change and two bottles of drinking water a month. Shenzhen Bay Port and Shekou cruise terminal are both about 6 km away

Monthly prices at a glance

Five things that catch people out: utilities, deposits and fees

1. Commercial versus residential utilities

Residential flats are metered at residential rates, roughly RMB 0.66 per kWh with tiered pricing up to about RMB 0.96, and water at about RMB 4.26 per cubic metre. Apartments are usually metered commercially: RMB 1.2 to 1.5 per kWh and RMB 6.5 to 8 per cubic metre. With Shenzhen summers and heavy air conditioning, that is easily 30 percent or more on your monthly bill. Under the Shenzhen special economic zone regulations on residential water, electricity and gas pricing, landlords may not add a markup on top of the official tariff, so a quoted RMB 1.5 per kWh can be reported to the street office.

2. Deposits and incidentals

One month deposit is standard, often with an additional incidentals deposit of about RMB 2,000, as at Modena by Fraser and Felicity. Shorter stays sometimes attract a bigger deposit, not a smaller one. Make sure the contract states the refund conditions and the number of working days for return.

3. Service charge and VAT

Licensed serviced apartments usually quote inclusive of a 10 percent service charge and 6 percent VAT. Always ask whether the monthly figure is inclusive, otherwise your real cost is about 16 percent higher.

4. Fixed-night promotions

Monthly offers are usually locked to 7, 14, 30 or 60 nights and cannot be stretched by a day. Extra nights are billed at the daily rate, which is much higher. Book 30 nights and add days separately if your dates are uncertain.

5. Cleaning, linen and energy allowances

Housekeeping ranges from weekly to twice a month, and some apartments do not supply linen at all. Energy allowances also differ widely: RMB 500 for a studio and RMB 1,000 for a one-bedroom at Modena by Fraser; RMB 500 for single occupancy and RMB 800 for two bedrooms at Furuis. Anything above the allowance is metered and charged.

Four practical notes for a one to three month stay

• Temporary residence registration: if you stay somewhere other than a hotel, Hong Kong and Macau residents are required to register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival. Many serviced apartment front desks handle it, and several Shenzhen districts accept registration through the Shenzhen Police WeChat mini-programme.
• Documents and payment: a Home Return Permit is enough to register, no mainland ID needed, but mainland rent usually cannot be paid from a Hong Kong bank account. You will need a mainland bank account linked to WeChat Pay or Alipay, or a card payment on site.
• Beware rent loans: if an operator asks you to sign any kind of instalment loan agreement in the name of splitting rent, walk away. Shenzhen housing authorities explicitly prohibit it.
• Ask for the invoice: licensed apartments can issue VAT invoices, which you may need for company reimbursement.

FAQ

Do Hong Kong residents need a mainland ID or residence permit to rent a serviced apartment?

No. Serviced apartments, hotel monthly plans and long-stay apartment brands all accept a Home Return Permit. Note that some properties only accept online bookings with a mainland ID, so you may need to book on site or direct through WeChat or Alipay. Remember the temporary residence registration requirement.

How much do utilities cost per month?

It depends on the tariff. A residential-rate apartment with heavy summer air conditioning typically runs RMB 300 to 600 a month; a commercially metered unit with similar usage can reach RMB 600 to 1,200 or more, depending on size and habits. Confirm the per-kWh rate and whether it is residential or commercial before you book, and get it in writing.

Can I rent for just one month, or even two weeks?

Yes. Long-stay apartment brands such as Longfor Guanyu generally rent from one month. Serviced apartments and hotel monthly plans work in 30-night blocks, with some offering 14-night short stays. The shorter the stay, the higher the effective monthly rate, and the short-stay premium can exceed 10 percent.

When is the deposit returned, and what if it is not?

Contracts normally state that the deposit is refunded in full within a set number of working days once the unit is returned and utilities settled. Photograph the unit and note the meter readings before you move in, ask for a written handover checklist when you leave, and escalate through the 12315 consumer platform or the local street office if there is a dispute.

Can a serviced apartment be used as my address for a residence permit?

Short monthly rentals are generally not accepted as proof of address for a residence permit, which normally requires a registered lease and a longer term. Temporary residence registration, however, is fine. If you plan to stay long enough to apply, rent a residential unit and register the lease; see the related guides below.

Sources

• Longfor Guanyu official website, Shenzhen store listings and rent (checked 12 October 2026)
• The Bauhinia Residence Shenzhen official website (thebauhinia.com.hk), room types and offers page
• Modena by Fraser Shenzhen official website (frasershospitality.com), property and room type details
• Felicity Hotel Shenzhen official website (bestwesternfelicityshenzhen.com), address and transport
• Ascott official websites for Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen and Somerset Grandview Shenzhen, address, transport and room types
• Boyu Furuis International Apartment official website (furuisresidenceshenzhen.cn), address and long and short stay policy
• Runhotel monthly rental platform, Shenzhen monthly hotel and apartment rates (rent.runhotel.hk, prices published 2025, platform pricing)
• Shenzhen Special Economic Zone regulations on the management of residential water, electricity and gas prices

Prices were checked on 12 October 2026. Monthly rates move with lease length, room type, season and occupancy, so treat them as a starting point and confirm with the property. Always refer to the latest official announcement.

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