Apartment rental prices Singapore expats

Singapore is a choice destination for many expatriates with a large number of foreign professionals and digital nomads moving there for short and extended periods yearly to experience its thriving economy, multicultural atmosphere, and high quality of living. However, the city-state is also well-known for its expensive residential property market. As an expat new to Singapore, navigating the rental scene can seem daunting. This article will provide you an insight into the Singapore rental market and what expats can expect to pay in several cities.

Singapore has a highly developed public housing system, with over 80% of residents living in high-rise apartments built by the Housing and Development Board (HDB). However, the public housing system is available only to citizens of the country, and foreigners have to settle for private buildings which are noticeably expensive when compared to the HBD units. Average rents vary across cities. Below is a list of the prices of housing in several cities in Singapore and their average prices:

Popular Areas for Expats in Singapore

1. Orchard Road
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,700 (~USD 2,000)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 3,600 (~USD 2,700)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 5,000 (~USD 3,700)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 7,000 (~USD 5,200)
2. River Valley
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,500 (~USD 1,850)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 3,200 (~USD 2,400)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 4,500 (~USD 3,350)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 6,000 (~USD 4,450)
3. Holland Village
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,300 (~USD 1,700)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,800 (~USD 2,100)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 4,000 (~USD 3,000)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,500 (~USD 4,100)
4. Tanglin
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,600 (~USD 1,950)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 3,400 (~USD 2,550)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 4,800 (~USD 3,600)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 6,500 (~USD 4,850)
5. Thomson
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,200 (~USD 1,650)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,900 (~USD 2,150)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 4,200 (~USD 3,100)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,800 (~USD 4,350)
6. Serangoon
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,800 (~USD 1,350)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,500 (~USD 1,850)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,600 (~USD 2,700)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 4,800 (~USD 3,600)
7. Bukit Timah
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,400 (~USD 1,800)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 3,000 (~USD 2,250)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 4,300 (~USD 3,200)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,800 (~USD 4,350)
8. East Coast
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,000 (~USD 1,500)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,600 (~USD 1,950)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,800 (~USD 2,850)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,000 (~USD 3,700)
9. Bugis
   • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,100 (~USD 1,575)
   • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,700 (~USD 2,025)
   • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,900 (~USD 2,925)
   • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,200 (~USD 3,900)
10. Little India
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,900 (~USD 1,425)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,400 (~USD 1,800)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,500 (~USD 2,600)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 4,600 (~USD 3,450)
11. Chinatown
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,300 (~USD 1,725)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,800 (~USD 2,100)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 4,000 (~USD 3,000)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,500 (~USD 4,100)
12. Marina Bay
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 3,000 (~USD 2,250)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 4,000 (~USD 3,000)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 5,500 (~USD 4,100)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 8,000 (~USD 6,000)
13. Sentosa
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 3,200 (~USD 2,400)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 4,200 (~USD 3,150)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 5,800 (~USD 4,350)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 8,500 (~USD 6,350)
14. Punggol
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,600 (~USD 1,200)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,200 (~USD 1,650)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,200 (~USD 2,400)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 4,500 (~USD 3,350)
15. Woodlands
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,500 (~USD 1,125)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,000 (~USD 1,500)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 2,800 (~USD 2,100)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 3,800 (~USD 2,850)
16. Yishun
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,400 (~USD 1,050)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 1,800 (~USD 1,350)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 2,600 (~USD 1,950)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 3,500 (~USD 2,625)
17. Jurong East
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,800 (~USD 1,350)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,400 (~USD 1,800)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,500 (~USD 2,600)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 4,800 (~USD 3,600)
18. Tampines
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,700 (~USD 1,275)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,300 (~USD 1,725)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,400 (~USD 2,550)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 4,600 (~USD 3,450)
19. Bishan
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 2,000 (~USD 1,500)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,600 (~USD 1,950)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,800 (~USD 2,850)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,200 (~USD 3,900)
20. Kallang
    • Studio Apartment: SGD 1,900 (~USD 1,425)
    • 1-Bedroom: SGD 2,500 (~USD 1,850)
    • 2-Bedroom: SGD 3,700 (~USD 2,775)
    • 3-Bedroom: SGD 5,000 (~USD 3,700)