Core Viewpoint - The article analyzes the rental price changes in residential, commercial, and office properties across 35 first- and second-tier cities in China, highlighting significant declines in rental prices compared to historical peaks and variations in rental burdens based on disposable income levels [4][23]. Residential Rent Changes - In the first half of 2025, residential rent changes across 35 cities ranged from -4.2% to 3.6% month-on-month and from -10% to 2.3% year-on-year, with historical peak comparisons showing declines between -26.4% and -1.1% [4][5]. - Cities with higher disposable income saw smaller declines in residential rent; 14 cities had disposable incomes above 60,000 yuan, with 10 of them experiencing smaller rental decreases [5][23]. - The median residential rent across the 35 cities was 25.3 yuan per square meter, with Beijing having the highest rent at 117.2 yuan, while the lowest was in Yinchuan at 15.5 yuan [8][10]. - The rental burden rate, defined as the ratio of average rent to disposable income, was below 25% in 27 cities (77% of the total), indicating a manageable housing cost for most residents [5][26]. Commercial Rent Changes - The average commercial rent across the 35 cities was 86.9 yuan per square meter, with Beijing leading at 208.9 yuan, significantly higher than residential rents [31][32]. - Month-on-month changes in commercial rents varied from -15.9% to 6.8%, with year-on-year changes ranging from -31.2% to 7.3%, indicating a substantial decline compared to historical highs [4][5]. - The commercial rent burden was notably higher than residential rent, with all cities showing commercial rents exceeding residential rents [32]. Office Rent Changes - The average office rent was 53.5 yuan per square meter, with Beijing again at the top at 145.8 yuan, while Yinchuan had the lowest at 30.5 yuan [47][48]. - Month-on-month changes in office rents ranged from -12.7% to 2.4%, and year-on-year changes varied from -19.1% to 0.1%, reflecting a downward trend in office rental prices [4][5]. - The office rental market showed a similar pattern to commercial rents, with significant declines compared to historical peaks [5][46].