Beijing’s Wangjing and Lido areas have long been gathering places for urban elites and art professionals. Office towers stand side by side, art districts are everywhere, but high‑quality rental homes often come with a hefty price tag. That changed in 2025, when a building named JiuXian Apartments quietly appeared in the heart of the 798 Art District. With a refreshing honesty, it offers a “high value‑for‑money” option for those who seek quality living without being trapped by sky‑high rents. Location: An “Air Courtyard” Next to the Artistic Heart
JiuXian Apartments did not choose a remote suburb to cut costs. Instead, it boldly settled in the core of the 798 Art District. A few steps from the apartment’s entrance, you will find galleries, design shops, cafés, and year‑round art exhibitions. For people working in creative industries, film, or design, this is not just a home – it’s a neighbor to inspiration. The apartment is an independent 20‑story building, standing out among the mostly low‑rise, old factory buildings around it, like a vertical courtyard in the sky. It retains the city’s vibrant energy while gaining openness and tranquility through height.
Space: A Generous Scale Starting at 100㎡
In the Wangjing area, a newly built one‑bedroom apartment is often only 40–50 square meters. JiuXian Apartments offers a different possibility. The entire building provides only about 80 rental units, all large in design – the smallest one‑bedroom has a floor area of over 100 square meters. Stepping into the showroom, the most striking feature is the MAX‑size panoramic floor‑to‑ceiling window, which brings in a sweeping view of 798’s red‑brick factory buildings, the green trees of the art district, and the distant skyline of Wangjing. Every unit also has its own private balcony – a rare luxury in Beijing’s expensive core areas. The layouts include one‑bedroom, two‑bedroom, and three‑bedroom units. The one‑bedroom is bright and spacious, ideal for singles or young couples; the two‑bedroom is well‑proportioned with clear separation between living and sleeping areas; the three‑bedroom pushes comfort to the extreme, even more generous than some old three‑bedroom apartments in the neighborhood. The all‑bright layout ensures natural light in every room, and the kitchen and bathroom never feel cramped. Living here, you no longer have to sacrifice space for location – you truly achieve “spatial freedom.”
Design: Brand‑New, First‑Rental Finishes and Flexible Customization
As a brand‑new apartment complex first put on the rental market in 2025, JiuXian Apartments abandons the cheap feel of traditional rental housing. It adopts a modern, minimalist style using eco‑friendly materials. Wood flooring, custom wardrobes, and branded kitchen and bathroom fixtures are all standard. Even more rare, the apartment allows tenants to make certain “soft modifications” to their interiors – such as changing wall colors, adding shelves, or rearranging furniture. For tenants from ethnic minorities (e.g., Uyghur families), the management is willing to adjust furniture to accommodate different cultural lifestyles. This kind of flexibility is quite unusual in the high‑end rental market. If you wish, you can truly turn this 100‑square‑meter shell into your own home.
Common Areas: Heated Swimming Pool and International‑Standard Gym
Many apartments at the same price point offer only a table and a few chairs in their common areas. JiuXian Apartments, however, provides facilities usually seen only in top‑end luxury residences: a standard heated swimming pool that can be enjoyed in any season; a fully equipped international‑standard gym with cardio and strength machines from leading brands; and an elegant clubhouse where you can host private parties or small salons. These common areas are free for tenants, greatly enhancing everyday happiness. A few laps after work, or a weekend sweat session on the treadmill, followed by a hot shower in your spacious home – such a rhythm of life is exactly the “anti‑burnout” daily routine that city dwellers long for.
Services: Butler, Cleaning, and Multilingual Front Desk
The service team at JiuXian Apartments clearly understands tenants’ pain points. 24‑hour security and dual‑camera surveillance provide peace of mind. The front desk offers bilingual (Chinese‑English) guest reception, making communication smooth for both local and international tenants. A free weekly room cleaning saves you from tedious housework. The one‑on‑one butler service acts as a versatile helper: receiving parcels, booking repairs, recommending local restaurants – one call and you get a quick response. The apartment also organizes community activities, such as weekend open‑air movies, yoga classes, or holiday dinners, turning strangers into friends. Most importantly, tenants of all nationalities and ethnicities are welcome, and all kinds of pets are allowed – no need to worry about “no pets” clauses.
Transportation & Daily Life: Steps from Metro Line 12
A 700‑meter walk from JiuXian Apartments brings you to Gaojiayuan Station on Metro Line 12. This line provides quick connections to Wangjing, Jiuxianqiao, Sanlitun, and other major business districts. For those working in 798 or nearby film companies, you can even walk to work. The apartment building has its own ground‑floor commercial space, with convenience stores and light‑meal shops already open. Within one kilometer, there are large supermarkets, cinemas, and many trendy restaurants. Whether for daily shopping or weekend leisure, everything is very convenient.
Price: Benchmarking Residential Rents, Breaking the High‑End Barrier
Perhaps the most compelling aspect of JiuXian Apartments is its pricing strategy. For the same size and configuration, some nearby high‑end serviced apartments often charge 1.5 to 2 times the rent of JiuXian. In contrast, JiuXian Apartments directly benchmarks the rent level of ordinary residential housing, yet offers hotel‑style services, club‑level common areas, and brand‑new finishes. In short, it uses an “affordable” price to tear down the wall of traditional luxury apartments, allowing more discerning and ambitious urban elites to easily move into their dream home.
Conclusion: Between Art and Prosperity, Settle Your Ideal
JiuXian Apartments is not just an ordinary rental unit. It is a declaration of lifestyle: no need to compromise between rent and quality, no need to live in a tiny space for a good location, no need to be rejected because you have a pet. Here, the 100‑square‑meter space, panoramic views, heated pool, thoughtful butler, and the never‑ending art district scenery outside your window together create an ideal urban living picture. If you also long for a dignified yet relaxed home in the Wangjing‑Lido area, why not visit JiuXian Apartments in person? Perhaps the distance between you and your ideal life is just this door.
2026.08.07 
