In what area of Shenzhen to rent an apartment?
Depends on your goals.
If you live with a family-definitely Nanshan, especially Shekou.
There are a lot of foreigners and amazing infrastructure, despite the remoteness from the city center.
If you often travel to Hong Kong – only Lohu.
If you have an office in the center — of course, Futian.
If you are not burdened with work and want to enjoy life, beaches, surfing-Dapeng Peninsula!
Other areas are less popular.