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Renting in Taipei, explained.
Practical guides for foreigners navigating apartments, contracts, and life in Taiwan.
When Is the Best Time of Year to Look for an Apartment in Taipei?
Best time to rent apartment Taipei: late October to November or March to May. What to avoid, why CNY and Ghost Month matter, and how early to start planning.
October 21, 2026
Renting in Linkou: How Elias, a Mandarin Student From Switzerland, Found His Apartment in Three Days
Renting in Linkou as a foreigner: how a Mandarin student from Switzerland with no ARC found a modern Linkou apartment in three days, and what we learned.
October 16, 2026
Renting in Neihu: A Practical Guide for Tech and Office Workers
Looking for a Neihu District apartment near the tech park? Brown Line realities, the best sub-areas, 2026 rent data, Nangang and Dazhi options, and our pick.
October 16, 2026
Moving to Taipei in Winter: How the Rental Market Shifts From November to Lunar New Year
Moving to Taipei in winter? How the rental market shifts from November to Lunar New Year 2027, what closes over the holiday, and when to land and sign.
October 15, 2026
Co-Living in Taipei vs Renting Your Own Apartment: Real Prices, Contracts, ARC Address and Who Each Fits
Co-living Taipei guide: real 2026 prices next to studios and shared rooms, lease and ARC address checks, fees to ask about, and who should pick which option.
October 15, 2026
Best Area to Live in Taipei for Foreigners: Our Picks, Compared Side by Side
The best area to live in Taipei for foreigners depends on who you are. Our 2026 picks for singles, students, families and tech workers, with rents compared.
October 9, 2026
Renting in Taipei From Abroad: What You Can Do Before You Land, and What Should Wait
Renting in Taipei from abroad: video viewings, signing before you arrive, paying a deposit from overseas, scam risks, and the plan we recommend instead.
October 7, 2026
How to Rent an Apartment in Taipei as a Foreigner (Step by Step, 2026)
How to rent an apartment in Taipei as a foreigner, step by step: budget, area, where to search, viewings, the contract, deposit, move-in and your ARC address.
October 7, 2026
Alternatives to 591: English Rental Websites and Facebook Groups in Taipei, Compared
English rental websites in Taiwan are thin. We compared 591, Facebook groups, Craigslist, Tealit and agency sites for Taipei, and tell you which to use.
October 7, 2026
Renting in Zhongshan District: A Central, Practical Choice for Expats
Renting in Zhongshan District Taipei in 2026: the four main pockets, MRT lines, rent ranges, nightlife and old-building traps, and which pocket we'd pick.
October 5, 2026
Renting in Da'an District: Is the Premium Worth It?
Da'an is one of Taipei's most sought-after districts for foreigners. What each pocket is like, what you pay for, and who it actually suits.
October 4, 2026
Living in Hsinchu as a Foreigner vs Commuting From Taipei: A Guide for Tech Workers
Living in Hsinchu as a foreigner or commuting from Taipei by HSR? Real 2026 fares, commuter pass math, Zhubei and East District rents, and our pick for you.
October 4, 2026
When a Landlord Won't Rent to Foreigners in Taiwan: Why It Happens and What Actually Works
Landlord won't rent to foreigners in Taiwan? Why it happens, what the law says, how to handle 保證人 guarantor requests, plus a Chinese LINE message that works.
October 4, 2026
Moving to Taipei With Kids: International Schools, Local Schools and Where to Live
International schools in Taipei compared with real 2026/27 fees (TAS, TES, Dominican, Morrison), plus local public schools, bilingual options and family areas.
October 3, 2026
Walk-Up or Elevator Building? What Building Type Means for Your Taipei Rental
Older walk-up apartments are cheaper but come with trade-offs. Here's how building type, age and floor affect rent, comfort and daily life in Taipei.
October 1, 2026
How to Read a Taiwanese Rental Listing: 坪, 押二付一 and Other Terms
Ping, 押二付一, 頂加, 可開伙: a plain-English glossary of the terms you'll meet in Taiwanese rental listings, and what each one means for you.
September 29, 2026
Suite, Shared Room, or Whole Floor? Taipei Rental Types Decoded
Taipei listings use terms like 套房, 雅房 and 整層住家. Here's what each one actually means, what you get, and what to ask before you book a viewing.
September 24, 2026
Renting in Taipei's East District (東區): Life Around Zhongxiao Dunhua
Taipei's East District is a shopping, cafe and nightlife hub with excellent MRT access. What it's like to rent there, and what to check before you choose a lane.
September 22, 2026
Furnished vs Unfurnished: What 'Furnished' Actually Means in a Taipei Rental
A furnished apartment in Taipei usually means bed, wardrobe, AC, fridge and washer, rarely kitchenware. How to pin it down in writing and when unfurnished pays.
September 17, 2026
Renting Near NTU vs Other Taipei Campuses: What Actually Changes
A general look at how price, room size, and social scene differ across Taipei's student-heavy rental pockets, without guessing at exact numbers.
September 17, 2026
Renting With a Pet in Taipei: What to Know Before You Search
Pet policies in Taipei vary a lot by landlord and building. Here's what to expect on deposits and rules, and how to search smart for a pet-friendly unit.
September 17, 2026
Roommates or a Whole Apartment? Deciding What Actually Fits You
Taipei roommates vs living alone: what a shared room really saves, the legal setup that protects you, how to split bills, and our pick for students and workers.
September 17, 2026
591 in English: How to Use Taiwan's Biggest Rental Site When You Don't Read Chinese
591 rent Taiwan English guide: there is no English version, so here is how to translate 591.com.tw, set the filters, read listings and message landlords.
September 17, 2026