# \#housing-tips **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/housing-tips/503.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Anyone experience with 租屋補助 - Government Rental Subsidies?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anyone-experience-with-government-rental-subsidies/251084)
**Author:** [@hanly123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/hanly123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anyone-experience-with-government-rental-subsidies/251084 "2025-07-30T09:11:50Z")
Hi! I’m Taiwanese but came back a few years ago, so pretty much half foreigner, and my Chinese is very bad. I’m looking for a new flat and am currently looking for a job. I heard that Taiwanese can apply for 租屋補助 - Gove… --- ## [Any agents or services that \*actually\* help you find an apartment (outside Taipei)?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-agents-or-services-that-actually-help-you-find-an-apartment-outside-taipei/250987)
**Author:** [@no\_arrivals](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/no_arrivals)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-agents-or-services-that-actually-help-you-find-an-apartment-outside-taipei/250987 "2025-05-14T11:37:26Z")
I’ve lived in Taiwan for a few years and had good but extremely overpriced apartment rentals. I am determined to find a rental that is sustainable this year. I’m comparing what I have to friends who have good deals on a… --- ## [Help! Is this a rental scam?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/help-is-this-a-rental-scam/243575)
**Author:** [@Twkov](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Twkov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/help-is-this-a-rental-scam/243575 "2024-08-27T23:34:07Z")
Hello, looking for a rental. Found a place that’s not bad, but a bit expensive. The description weirded me out though. Is it a scam? Also if it ended up being legit, does anyone have tips to try to bring the price down? … --- ## [Where to find apartments apart from 591](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-to-find-apartments-apart-from-591/178325)
**Author:** [@Tombo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Tombo)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-to-find-apartments-apart-from-591/178325 "2024-07-08T02:37:40Z")
We (international couple) are currently looking for an apartment in/around Taipei. Everything we found on 591 for under 20,000 turned out to be either horrible or just very old. Somehow we get the feeling that 591 is t… --- ## [Mold has started to grow on my shoes & my shirts. How do I remove it?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mold-has-started-to-grow-on-my-shoes-my-shirts-how-do-i-remove-it/200612)
**Author:** [@spicycrispychicken](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/spicycrispychicken)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mold-has-started-to-grow-on-my-shoes-my-shirts-how-do-i-remove-it/200612 "2024-06-12T14:51:37Z")
I assume it’s because it’s winter right now. Do I just wash them normally? And how do I prevent this from happening again? --- ## [Where do I find a website to browse apartments near National Sun Yat-sen University?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-do-i-find-a-website-to-browse-apartments-near-national-sun-yat-sen-university/79283)
**Author:** [@Sko](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Sko)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/where-do-i-find-a-website-to-browse-apartments-near-national-sun-yat-sen-university/79283 "2024-04-01T10:08:38Z")
Edit: A Chinese friend helped me find Taiwanese site. For any future searchers, here it is: rent.591.com.tw/. The school hasn’t answered my emails so I’m not sure about whether I’ll be able to live on campus or not, and… --- ## [Moving to Taiwan in November --- Questions!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-to-taiwan-in-november-questions/233092)
**Author:** [@startandn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/startandn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/moving-to-taiwan-in-november-questions/233092 "2023-09-03T06:19:57Z")
Hi! I’m moving to Taichung to attend NCHU in December for 9 months. I am from NYC and I was wondering: how long does it usually take to find an apartment? I am moving with my spouse who will joining me for a few months… --- ## [Need advice on renting a "ding lou jia gai" apartment](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/need-advice-on-renting-a-ding-lou-jia-gai-apartment/182720)
**Author:** [@steve88](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/steve88)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/need-advice-on-renting-a-ding-lou-jia-gai-apartment/182720 "2023-09-02T01:08:59Z")
Dear all I’m currently looking for a new place to rent and I found a place I really like for a decent price. The only problem is its a top floor 顶楼 apartment. So I would like to know if anyone has any advice on how hot … --- ## [591 Alternatives?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/591-alternatives/231013)
**Author:** [@Macdaddy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Macdaddy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/591-alternatives/231013 "2023-06-10T04:00:50Z")
I am looking for alternatives to 591 for apartment hunting. I can read Chinese (as can my Taiwanese wife, of course), so thats not a barrier. I asked her what other sites she knows but she says she forgot them, though sh… --- ## [Living near European school](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/living-near-european-school/199382)
**Author:** [@Isisvp](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Isisvp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/living-near-european-school/199382 "2022-02-19T03:45:47Z")
Hi everyone, Anyone has tips for living accommodations near TES? Preferably with a garden since besides two little children, we also have a dog. --- ## [Housing Advice for Tianmu](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/housing-advice-for-tianmu/178720)
**Author:** [@Mithrandir](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mithrandir)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 5:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/housing-advice-for-tianmu/178720 "2022-01-28T05:31:50Z")
I will be moving to Taipei in August with my two kids and mother-in-law (my wife will move in May). The kids will be attending the Taipei American School and I would like to get a place nearby. We will have a car and d… --- ## [Why so difficult to find a nice apartment?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-so-difficult-to-find-a-nice-apartment/184830)
**Author:** [@vagabond](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/vagabond)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-so-difficult-to-find-a-nice-apartment/184830 "2021-01-14T15:05:20Z")
I’m looking for an apartment in Taipei. Budget is under 50k a month. Not too far away from world trade center where I work. Access to some greenery Newish building (\<15 years), since I’m allergic to mold and I’m wary … --- ## [Is there a way to see all the properties of the same agent on 591?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-see-all-the-properties-of-the-same-agent-on-591/199054)
**Author:** [@curiousteacher](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/curiousteacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-see-all-the-properties-of-the-same-agent-on-591/199054 "2020-11-17T06:31:21Z")
Is there? Please advise. It has crossed my mind that I could perhaps do a phone number search (if that is an option on the 591 site)… Thanks! --- ## [Finding a new apartment in Taipei questions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/finding-a-new-apartment-in-taipei-questions/185228)
**Author:** [@TeacherBri](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TeacherBri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/finding-a-new-apartment-in-taipei-questions/185228 "2020-08-14T17:04:07Z")
Hey, so i’ve basically just secured my first job. I’m looking for a studio apartment in Taipei close to the Blue Line where I work. I’m wondering what the best way to go about finding a studio would be? So far i’ve only … --- ## [Any tips on finding Student Accommodations? near NTNU (MTC), Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-tips-on-finding-student-accommodations-near-ntnu-mtc-taipei/178327)
**Author:** [@Rinzler](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Rinzler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-tips-on-finding-student-accommodations-near-ntnu-mtc-taipei/178327 "2019-05-10T00:43:35Z")
Greetings, I am planning on studying mandarin for a year at MTC (NTNU) and am currently searching for accommodations nearby. I would be glad to receive tips on where to search, prices and general information related to … --- ## [Looking for a apartment in taipei (after landing)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-for-a-apartment-in-taipei-after-landing/52328)
**Author:** [@kent11](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/kent11)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-for-a-apartment-in-taipei-after-landing/52328 "2009-08-27T03:20:40Z")
i am going to study in ntnu university soon and i need to know how to go about finding a apartment can someone please explain THE BEST WAY to find a apartment in taipei from scratch? let me clarify the situation, i … --- ## [Studio Apartment Tour in Taipei, Taiwan & Living in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/studio-apartment-tour-in-taipei-taiwan-living-in-taiwan/188635)
**Author:** [@mmireya](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mmireya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/studio-apartment-tour-in-taipei-taiwan-living-in-taiwan/188635 "2020-02-16T05:34:17Z")
Here’s a video about living in New Taipei City, near Dapingling MRT Station. --- ## [They keep on asking for additional information before I can see the house](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/they-keep-on-asking-for-additional-information-before-i-can-see-the-house/182983)
**Author:** [@Traveller1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Traveller1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/they-keep-on-asking-for-additional-information-before-i-can-see-the-house/182983 "2019-08-22T17:04:00Z")
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening, I have contacted some agents to see some houses. Many of them give me an appointment maybe within the next couple of days but, some hours before the scheduled viewing, they say that the l… --- ## [14,000 NTD for a room in Da'An?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/14-000-ntd-for-a-room-in-daan/181805)
**Author:** [@czioca](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/czioca)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/14-000-ntd-for-a-room-in-daan/181805 "2019-07-19T10:40:47Z")
Hello guys, so I got an offer for a room in Da’An. In summer months, the cost would be 14,000 NTD/month including utilities (AC, internet, trash, electricity, gas…). In winter months, the cost would be 13,500 NTD/month.… --- ## [Anyone can help about house/room rental?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anyone-can-help-about-house-room-rental/180785)
**Author:** [@jesslyn8008](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jesslyn8008)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/anyone-can-help-about-house-room-rental/180785 "2019-06-16T11:38:29Z")
Hi, I’m going to study in Taiwan, but I haven’t know yet which university will accept me (Tunghai, Providence, Chaoyang). May anyone can help me about housing around the area? Shalu district, Xitun district, Wufeng distr… --- ## [Modern Apartment in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/modern-apartment-in-taiwan/178803)
**Author:** [@AdamH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/AdamH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 8:11am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/modern-apartment-in-taiwan/178803 "2019-04-16T08:11:18Z")
Hi everyone, I was on 591, searching for apartments in Taipei/New Taipei. I found that the listings look a bit outdated, or the layout of the apartment is pretty odd. I don’t have a budget when looking for a spacious s… --- ## [Cheap accommodation in Taipei possible?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cheap-accommodation-in-taipei-possible/178792)
**Author:** [@ZhouMenglie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ZhouMenglie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 6:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cheap-accommodation-in-taipei-possible/178792 "2019-04-16T06:59:04Z")
Is it possible to find anything reasonable any more? --- ## [Exchange student : cost of life and accommodation](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/exchange-student-cost-of-life-and-accommodation/169358)
**Author:** [@Gt69](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Gt69)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/exchange-student-cost-of-life-and-accommodation/169358 "2018-08-17T13:17:53Z")
Hi everyone ! I am an upcoming french student in Hsinchu. As I will be studying at NCTU for this next fall/spring semester(2018-2019), I am looking for some information about the cost of living in Hsinchu (transportati… --- ## [Rent an apartment in Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rent-an-apartment-in-taipei/160383)
**Author:** [@Dparedes](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Dparedes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rent-an-apartment-in-taipei/160383 "2018-05-10T03:40:14Z")
Hi, I am a Ph.D. student from Spain with a grant for 6 moths in NTU for the next course, and I’m going crazy to find and apartment. I try search in rentaltw.com but I do not receive a reply, I also tried on rent.591 … --- ## [Need Advice for Living in Taipei for Summer Study](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/need-advice-for-living-in-taipei-for-summer-study/159847)
**Author:** [@chasedthesun](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/chasedthesun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 3:18pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/need-advice-for-living-in-taipei-for-summer-study/159847 "2017-05-01T15:18:12Z")
I have never been to Taiwan and am attending the Mandarin Training Center program at NTNU from June through August. I have several questions about living in Taipei and was hoping people could answer or point me in the ri… --- ## [Finding Somewhere to Live](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/finding-somewhere-to-live/794)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 401\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/finding-somewhere-to-live/794 "2015-07-10T01:09:48Z")
Hey, I’ve got some advice: No matter how good your Chinese is: DON’T HUNT FOR AN APARTMENT BY YOURSELF, BRING A VERY SAVVY CHINESE FRIEND. I’m currently looking for an apartment in Taipei, and thought that since I can… --- ## [Apartment in Taipei/districts/miscellaneous](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apartment-in-taipei-districts-miscellaneous/72701)
**Author:** [@Nikolaj](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Nikolaj)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apartment-in-taipei-districts-miscellaneous/72701 "2012-08-26T17:29:32Z")
Hello Everybody I just registered, but I’ve been lurking for a few months, and I’d like to start out by thanking everybody for the tons of useful, funny and interesting information I’ve already received. I’d also like … --- ## [Apartment checklist](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apartment-checklist/30098)
**Author:** [@AAF](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/AAF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2006, 3:15pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apartment-checklist/30098 "2006-07-26T15:15:58Z")
What questions should I ask when searching for the ideal apartment? The one’s I could think of are: How much is the rent? How far is it from …? a) my work b) a mall c) transport/subway How big is it? How many rooms… --- ## [Apartments in Taipei - how bad does it get?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apartments-in-taipei-how-bad-does-it-get/15487)
**Author:** [@violet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/violet)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 8:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apartments-in-taipei-how-bad-does-it-get/15487 "2005-02-12T08:06:45Z")
I’ve been warned that I should expect whatever apartment I find in Taipei to be, well, not luxurious, to put it mildly. But no one really goes into specifics about what exactly is so bad about them. Can someone give me a… --- ## ["ODD" apartments](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/odd-apartments/2052)
**Author:** [@fatslob](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/fatslob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2002, 10:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/odd-apartments/2052 "2002-08-25T10:22:03Z")
I am in Taichung and I have been looking for a quieter apartment recently. I found a building with a big sign outside (TAO FANG CHU DZU - Apartments for rent). I went inside and discovered that it is actually a renovated… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/housing-tips/503.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=housing-tips)