How much does rent cost in Singapore?

Rent in Singapore depends mainly on three things: property type (HDB or private condo), room type (common room, master bedroom or whole unit) and location (city centre, near MRT or schools usually costs more). The ranges below are general guidance — always check the actual asking price of live listings on this site.

Updated: 2026-09-03Author: PropertyCoco Rental Content TeamReviewed by: Singapore licensed real estate agentData source: Live listings from the platform and partner landlords/operators, refreshed daily

Reference rents (from live listings)

Type	Median rent	Typical range	n
HDB common room	S$990	S$872.5 – S$1,200	4
Condo common room	S$1,400	S$1,200 – S$1,600	55
Condo master bedroom	S$2,100	S$1,962.5 – S$2,362.5	14
Whole HDB unitsmall n — indicative only	S$3,600	S$3,600 – S$3,600	1
Whole condo unitsmall n — indicative only	S$2,650	S$2,650 – S$2,650	1

Based on 75 live residential listings sampled on 2026-09-07 (5 more were excluded for missing price or unclassifiable unit type); shown as median and 25–75% range — categories with a small sample are indicative only. Actual rent varies by area, floor, fit-out and utility terms; always confirm against the listing and signed agreement.

Room type moves the budget

Sharing a common room in an HDB is usually the most affordable start. A master bedroom with an ensuite costs more, and a whole HDB unit suits families or flatmates sharing. Private condos sit above HDB overall, with pools, gyms and security as the trade-off.

Tight budget (room or sharing): start with the under-1000 and under-1500 brackets
Want an ensuite or a whole unit: compare 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom full-unit listings
Use the monthly-rent filter to bracket any budget in one click

Location moves the price

City-centre areas such as Orchard, Bugis or Novena, plus MRT-front and school-adjacent listings, usually carry a premium. Bedok in the east, Clementi in the west and Yishun in the north tend to be friendlier — the same budget often buys a bigger room further out.

Where to check current prices

Asking prices change daily. The reliable way is to browse live listings filtered by area, MRT station or school — or jump to a Q&A page such as 2-bedroom units, under S$2000, near NUS or Paya Lebar, which list real matching properties.

FAQ

How much is a single room in Singapore?

A common room in an HDB is usually the entry point; air-con, MRT proximity or a condo room cost more. Check live listings in that bracket for today's asking prices.

Do rents change with seasons or intake?

January and the July–August school intake are busy; popular areas get booked faster. Start 1–2 months ahead and contact agents early for more choice.

Why do two similar rooms differ so much in price?

Usually because of HDB vs condo, MRT distance, floor and facing, renovation and furniture, or utilities included. Compare the facilities list on each listing before signing.