Description
This apartment for rent is in the Wukang Building (Normandie Apartments), one of Shanghai’s most recognized historic landmarks — designed by Hungarian-Slovak architect László Hudec and completed in 1924, it was Shanghai’s first corridor-style apartment building and remains a protected building of outstanding historic value in the French Renaissance style.
Address: No. 1842–1858 Huaihai Middle Road, Xuhui District (Former French Concession)
Price Range: ¥12,000–30,000/month, varying significantly by unit size and finish
Unit Type: 1 to 4 bedrooms across approximately 60–63 units, all south-facing
Metro Access: Lines 10/11, Jiaotong University Station (approx. 5-minute walk)
Management: This is a historic protected building, individually owner-let or brand-sublet rather than centrally managed — there is no unified concierge or building-wide service package.
The Wukang Building sits at the heart of the Hengfu Historic Area, within Shanghai’s fashionable Wukang Road–Anfu Road quality retail blocks and close to the Huaihai Middle Road commercial district. It’s within reach of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Theatre Academy’s Huashan campus, Nanyang Model High School, and Shanghai American School. The building carries an unusually strong expat and international presence for a residential address in Shanghai, prized among long-term expatriates and premium tenants for its architectural significance and central French Concession location. Browse more apartments for rent in Shanghai.
FAQ:
Is the Wukang Building professionally managed?
No — it’s a historic protected building, individually owner-let or brand-sublet, without a unified concierge or building-wide management service.
What’s the price range?
¥12,000–30,000/month, varying significantly by unit size and finish.
How far is it from the metro?
Approximately a 5-minute walk to Jiaotong University Station on Lines 10 and 11.
