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Singapore Rent Guide by Area

Rent is the biggest variable in a Singapore budget. Use official HDB medians as a benchmark, then choose by commute and daily needs.

How to read the Q2 signal

  • HDB: approved rental activity rose; this does not validate any single quote.
  • Private homes: URA's rental index rose 0.7% in Q2 while vacancy increased from 6.2% to 6.4%.
  • Action: start with the same town and flat type, then compare floor, condition, MRT walk, furniture and lease terms.

Quote recheck order

  1. Select the latest quarter, town and flat type in the HDB dataset.
  2. Calculate the gap; do not treat the median as an official asking price.
  3. Put utilities, aircon, repairs, furniture, visitors, address use and fees in writing.

Area rent benchmarks

A median is not the lowest price. MRT distance, unit condition, short leases, address use, and cooking rules all affect rent.

Area Best for 3-room 4-room 5-room Note
Woodlands North region, budget-friendly, best if you can accept a longer commute S$2,600 S$3,100 S$3,300 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Tampines Mature east-side town with malls, schools, and strong daily convenience S$2,800 S$3,500 S$3,650 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Bedok East-side mature town near East Coast, with strong day-to-day convenience S$2,800 S$3,400 S$3,650 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Jurong East West-side transport and business hub for people working in the west S$2,800 S$3,400 S$3,800 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Toa Payoh Central mature town with strong commutes; rents are usually higher S$2,900 S$3,800 S$4,030 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Bishan Central-north mature town with top commutes; rents are usually higher S$3,000 S$3,650 S$4,000 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Queenstown Near city and universities; rents are usually higher S$3,100 S$4,130 S$4,400 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Geylang / Paya Lebar area East-central access with wide variation in building age and unit condition S$2,800 S$3,800 S$4,000 Q2 2026 HDB Geylang data used as a nearby benchmark
Central Area CBD-adjacent and premium; quarterly medians can move with the transaction mix S$3,300 S$4,600 S$5,100 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Clementi Southwest, close to universities and one-north; rents are usually higher S$3,000 S$3,900 S$4,350 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent
Kallang / Whampoa Central-east access with multi-line connectivity; unit variability can be high S$3,000 S$3,800 S$4,100 Q2 2026 HDB whole-flat median rent

Rent quote sanity check

Enter the official median for the same town and flat type, then the listing quote. This shows a gap, not a verdict on fairness.

A premium may still reflect MRT walk, condition, furniture, lease length, utilities, aircon, address use, visitors or agent fees. Verify each item in writing.

Six questions before choosing an area

  • Is your daily one-way commute consistently manageable?
  • Are supermarkets, hawker centres, clinics, schools, or childcare nearby?
  • Do you need a whole unit, common room, master room, or temporary stay?
  • Does the lease allow address use, cooking, visitors, and remote work?
  • How are utilities, internet, aircon servicing, and repairs split?
  • How do deposit, early termination, cleaning, and furniture damage work?

Budget decision

If income is not stable yet, control commute and total cash flow first. For families with children, school and childcare location can matter more than rent itself.

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