# Shanghai office transit and commute

> Shanghai Metro covers every Class A address.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Shanghai Metro covers every Class A address.
- Trophy submarket is Lujiazui (Pudong) — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Jing'an offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Shanghai
- **country**: China
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥260/sqm/mo · ≈ $40.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $40/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 4.4%
- **trophySubmarket**: Lujiazui (Pudong)

## FAQ
### Which Shanghai submarket has the best commute economics?
Lujiazui (Pudong) typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Jing'an is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/shanghai/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.