Is it possible to rent apartments in Shanghai on a budget, and spend less than say USD 500 per month?
It is definitely possible to live in Shanghai on a budget and it is definitely possible to rent an apartment for under USD 500 per month, however this is seen as quite a low rental and it may take a bit of time to find a good quality apartment for this price. If you are looking to rent for under USD 500 per month, then you may have to sacrifice size, as the apartment will be small. Equally it will most likely be unfurnished.
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