Houses for long-term rent

Houses for long-term rent in Hong Kong

Updated 4 November 2026

Long-term rents for houses in Hong Kong currently run from about HK$7,000 to HK$61,500 a month, depending on the district, floor area and number of bedrooms. The quickest way to see what sellers and agents offer for your district now is to send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Lease rules to check before you sign

For a standard long-term let of a whole flat or house, a landlord licence is not required, although short lets of under 28 days do need a licence. A tenancy agreement is a binding legal document, and landlord and tenant are generally free to agree the terms, as long as the agreement does not break the law. Agency fees are often 10% to 20% of the annual rent, and some agents charge 2% or 5%, so ask who pays. Where an agent is used, the tenant may also be asked to pay an introductory fee of half a month's rent.

Season and move-in timing

Winter runs from December to February and summer from June to August. A move-in in late November or December means you see the home in its cooler months, while a summer start means the hot season comes first. In summer, check that the flat has working air-conditioning and ask who maintains it before you sign.

How renting works here

Rent is quoted per month in HK$, and floor area is usually given in square feet (ft²) rather than square metres, so convert your size needs before you compare. Listings show sizes such as 708 ft², so check the figure carefully. Rents differ a great deal between Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun, so choose your district before you set a budget. One listing offered a deposit of one month's rent, where two months is the usual amount, so read the deposit clause carefully.

What to put in your request

Name the district, your monthly budget, the number of rooms and the floor area in ft². State the lease term you want, the move-in date, who will live there, and whether utilities and furniture are included. Say whether you want to deal without an agent.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the home you want in your own words. BlaBlaPrice reads your request, asks for anything missing, looks through property websites and price lists in Hong Kong, and then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and answer in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. Start on the home page, or compare with houses and houses for sale.