CIRIS Research Institute: Rental Market to Enter Traditional Off-Season in Q4; Rents in Key Cities Still Face Adjustment Pressure

36Kr learned that the China Index Academy released its summary of China's residential rental market for Q3 2026, stating that in Q3 2026, the rental market in key cities in China operated steadily overall, downward pressure on rents eased, returns on rental assets improved, and the industry's institutional framework continued to improve. Looking ahead to Q4, the residential rental market will enter its traditional off-season, rents in key cities still face adjustment pressure, and overall rents are expected to fluctuate within a narrow range, with high-quality properties in prime locations offering structural support.