Find quality affordable housing It is one of the main challenges for young professionals starting their careers. In this context, Xiaomi has decided to opt for a different formula, presenting its smart apartments focused on the well-being of their youngest employees.
La Xiaomi's strategy goes far beyond the development of electronic products or household appliances for the end user. With the creation of the Xiaomi Youth Apartments, the brand opens a new path in the real estate sector, aimed at making life easier for its own talent in China.
Smart and affordable housing at Xiaomi Youth Apartments
In two strategic enclaves such as Beijing and Nanjing, Xiaomi has launched several modern residential complexes that propose a rental model focused on young graduates and employees who join the workforce. The complex Pekin, in Changping District, is made up of seven buildings and a total of 2.658 studios of 29 m²All homes are fully furnished and ready to move right in.
One of the main attractions of these apartments is that each unit It has pre-installed Xiaomi home automation systems and smart devicesElectronic locks, smart lighting, mobile temperature control, and other elements of the Xiaomi ecosystem are part of the tenants' everyday experience.
The monthly rent starts at 1.999 yuan (around 238 euros), which is very competitive compared to the usual market prices in cities like Beijing. The offer also includes access to areas: shared kitchens, gym, multimedia rooms and green spaces.
Project expansion in Nanjing and new housing options
Along with the project in Beijing, Xiaomi has raised 566 apartments in Nanjing's Hexi South financial district, just a few meters from its technology park in the city. In this case, the options include both larger studios (55 m²) and two-room apartments, designed for employees with different profiles and seniority. To access these homes, the application process begins during the month of July, and they are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
This housing model It is not limited to recent graduates onlyIn Nanjing, Xiaomi has made access more flexible, allowing any company employee to apply, expanding coverage and adjusting to internal demand.
Dedicated services and employee benefits
The company has thought about all the details surrounding the employee residential experienceIn addition to technological equipment, Xiaomi offers shuttle service free to connect the complexes with the main campuses and offices. There is also a support system for moving and Own app to manage everything from incidents to package reception.
Additional services include: 24-hour concierge and the opportunity to participate in organized activities in the common areas. All of this is framed within a philosophy that places well-being and conciliation as pillars of Xiaomi's employer branding.
Access to these apartments is done in stages, prioritizing those new graduates each year and, subsequently, to employees who have completed their studies in the previous three years, subject to housing availability.
Commitment to young talent and expansion plans
The Xiaomi Youth Apartments initiative is part of a global growth and talent attraction plan that seeks to add more than 5.000 new professionals in 2025This has been confirmed by the founder and CEO, Lei Jun, who has highlighted the importance of Ensure decent living conditions so that young employees can focus on their professional development from the beginning in the company.
This approach responds to the need to retain talent in a highly competitive environment and also humanize the work experience in large technology corporations, an aspect increasingly valued by young workers.
Xiaomi's foray into the residential sector marks a significant shift in how the Chinese tech industry attracts and retains employees. By offering Smart, fully equipped and affordable apartments, the company demonstrates that its vision transcends gadgets and electronics, including the care of the personal environment and the overall well-being of its team.
