Renting in Singapore has become more expensive with condo and HDB rental prices increasing for 18 and 24 months respectively. This is no surprise, especially considering the COVID-19-induced construction delays in Build-to-Order (BTO) flats and new condos.
According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) real estate data released on 22 July 2022, private residential rental prices increased by 6.7% in Q2 2022, compared to Q1 2022 which saw a 4.2% increase. The rental market is booming as well, with prices growing 6.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ).
This could be due to the rising demand for more personal space and privacy, with more families preferring larger units to accommodate the family as more members of the family work and/or study from home during the day. According to our Singapore Property Market Report Q3 2022, we’re expecting another red-hot quarter for the private property rental markets in Q3 2022, as more expatriates return to Singapore.
So what are you to do if you’re in need of an affordable roof over your head? We’ve got your back: If you are looking to rent, here are seven HDB flats and condos for you to consider.
7 HDB Flats and Condos for Rent Under $3,500 a Month
Whether you’re a couple affected by construction delays, or a family who needs more personal space, you may be looking for a more comfortable rental home with a budget of about $3,500 per month. From 2-bedroom condos to spacious Executive Maisonettes, here are seven rental properties to check out.
Alternatively, if cost is your main priority, then you might want to consider studio apartments that are up for rent for under $2,000 per month.
Note: All listed properties were available at the time of writing. However, due to the nature of property listings, these ads may be taken down after a tenant is found.
1. HDB Rental: 109 Tampines Street 11
| Property for rent | 109 Tampines Street 11 |
| Monthly rental | $3,200 |
| Unit type | Executive Maisonette (1,449 sq ft) |
| District | District 18 (Tampines/Pasir Ris) |
| Nearest MRT station | Simei (0.68km), Tampines (0.71km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | Tampines Park Connector (0.16km), Tampines Changkat Butterfly Garden (0.45km), Tampines Changkat Community Club (0.55km), PCF Sparkletots @ Tampines Changkat Blk 106 (0.45km), NTUC FairPrice (0.35km), Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity (0.35km), Tampines Town Council (0.50km), Tampines Round Market & Food Centre (0.55km), Sustainability @ Tampines Park (1.0km), Tampines Secondary School (0.90km), Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) – Tampines Learning Centre (1.1km), Changi General Hospital (1.5km), SAFRA Tampines (1.2km) |
| Recommended for | Families with children |
At 1,449 sq ft, this spacious HDB Executive Maisonette is fully furnished and kitted with air-conditioners, making it ready for its next tenant. It is suitable for families with children, or even multi-generation families who could use the extra space.
This unit is also close to several parks such as Tampines Park Connector, Tampines Changkat Butterfly Garden and Sustainability @ Tampines Park. Not to mention, Tampines Round Market & Food Centre is also just 0.55km away.
In terms of accessibility, the Executive Maisonette is about a nine-minute walk from both Simei and Tampines MRT stations, providing access to the East West and Downtown MRT lines.
Check out this Executive Maisonette HDB rental flat at 109 Tampines Street 11 on PropertyGuru.
2. Condo for Rent Singapore: Tre Residences
| Property for rent | Tre Residences |
| Monthly rental | $2,500 to $4,588 |
| Unit type | Studio to 2-bedroom condo (420 to 743 sq ft) |
| District | District 14 (Eunos/Geylang/Paya Lebar) |
| Nearest MRT station | Aljunied (0.21km), Paya Lebar (0.95km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | Sims Vista Market & Food Centre (1.0km), Geylang Methodist School (Primary) (0.45km), Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) (0.55km), James Cook University (1.3km), Paya Lebar Quarter (1.1km), Tanjong Katong Complex (1.3km), Paya Lebar Square (1.0km), SingPost Centre (1.2km), |
| Recommended for | Couples looking for a private property with condo facilities and convenience |
Tre Residences is a condo at Geylang East with access to amenities around the Paya Lebar area, such as the three shopping malls Paya Lebar Quarter, Paya Lebar Square and SingPost Centre. Not forgetting the many trendy bars in the area!
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The condo is also within walking distance to the Aljunied MRT station and Paya Lebar MRT station, with access to both the East West Line and Circle Line. The condo is a suitable rental choice for those who are looking for a private yet convenient place to stay.
Check out available units or rooms for rent at Tre Residences on PropertyGuru
3. HDB Rental: 867 Yishun Street 81
| Property for rent | 867 Yishun Street 81 |
| Monthly rental | $3,500 |
| Unit type | 4-room HDB flat (969 to 1,003 sq ft) |
| District | District 27 (Sembawang/Yishun) |
| Nearest MRT station | Khatib (0.65 km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | Orchid Park Secondary School (0.4km), Foodfare @ Yishun Angsana Breeze (0.7km), Naval Base Primary School (0.75km), Wisteria Mall (1.0km), Nee Soon South CC (0.55km), Yishun Sports Hall (1.0km), Giant Supermarket (0.65km), Lower Seletar Reservoir Park (0.7km) |
| Recommended for | Families looking for a sizable HDB rental flat in the North |
4-room units aren’t usually this roomy, but this old HDB flat in Yishun is. Size-wise, it is comparable to a 5-room unit in some of the newer estates. This means that there’s plenty of space for the family to accommodate both work and study from home. Though the unit is old, the interior is still well-maintained, nicely furnished and move-in ready.
The unit is also conveniently located near several multiple markets and food centres, which is perfect for families who appreciate affordable local fare. The 4-room flat is also within walking distance (0.65 km) to Khatib MRT station, which will take nine minutes by foot.
Check out this 4-room HDB rental flat at 867 Yishun Street 81 on PropertyGuru
4. Condo for Rent Singapore: Regent Park
| Property for rent | Regent Park |
| Monthly rental | $1,400 to $3,700 |
| Unit type | 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom condo (807 to 1,163 sq ft) |
| District | District 5 (Buona Vista/West Coast/Clementi New Town) |
| Nearest MRT station | Clementi (0.58km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | Nan Hua Primary School (0.55km), Firefly Park (0.6km), Clementi Town Secondary School (1.0km), The Clementi Mall (0.8 km), Clementi Market & Food Centre (1.2km), Pei Tong Primary School (1.1km) |
| Recommended for | Families with children |
Regent Park is located in District 5, a preferred place of stay for many families because of its city fringe location and the number of schools in the area. For instance, Nan Hua Primary School is across the street, which may give you a slight edge when it comes to admission into the popular school.
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The condo is also a short walk away from Clementi central, where the MRT station, shopping malls and neighbourhood centre are located. From the supermarket to restaurants to the hawker centre, everything you need is just 10 minutes away from Regent Park.
Check out available units for rent at Regent Park on PropertyGuru
5. Condo for Rent Singapore: Urban Vista
| Property for rent | Urban Vista |
| Monthly rental | $2,000 to $3,500 |
| Unit type | 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom condo (431 to 969 sq ft) |
| District | District 16 (Bedok/Upper East Coast ) |
| Nearest MRT station | Tanah Merah (0.28km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | Tanah Merah Playground (0.29km), Oasis Minimart (0.7km), Bedok ActiveSG Stadium (1.1km), Bedok South Secondary School (1.1km), Blossom Creative Centre (Bedok) (1.1km), Invictus International Preschool Grandeur (0.5km) |
| Recommended for | Those who prefer a quiet neighbourhood |
Located along Tanah Merah Kechil Link, Urban Vista is a condo that is popular among renters in Q2 2022. Residents living here also have the opportunity to try out the different trendy and popular cafes near Katong and Siglap. Plus, families who often dine out would be pleased to know that this neighbourhood is near East Coast Lagoon Food Village.
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With a budget of $3,500 a month, you can rent a unit in this tranquil location that is popular with both locals and expatriates.
Check out available units for rent at Urban Vista on PropertyGuru
6. HDB Rental: 539 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
| Property for rent | 539 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 |
| Monthly rental | $3,500 |
| Unit type | 5-room HDB flat (1,270 sq ft) |
| District | District 20 (Ang Mo Kio/Bishan/Thomson) |
| Nearest MRT station | Ang Mo Kio (0.8km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | ABC Food Court (0.45km), Cheng San Market & Cooked Food (0.3km), ITE College Central (0.16km), Sheng Siong Supermarket (0.4km), Giant Express (0.55km), Anderson Secondary Schook (0.6km), APSN Chaoyang School (0.75km) |
| Recommended for | Families with children |
This 5-room HDB flat at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 is another old gem that offers more space than its newer counterparts. At 1,270 sq ft, it is much larger than many newer HDB flats on the market. An added feature of this 5-room HDB flat is that it’s close to Ang Mo Kio MRT station which gives you easy access to the central area via the North South Line.
Check out this 5-room HDB rental flat at 539 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 on PropertyGuru
7. Condo for Rent Singapore: Sky Vue
| Property for rent | Sky Vue |
| Monthly rental | $3,500 to $5,900 |
| Unit type | 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom condo (484 to 1,259 sq ft) |
| District | District 20 (Ang Mo Kio/Bishan/Thomson) |
| Nearest MRT station | Bishan (0.25km) |
| Nearby malls and amenities | Bishan Swimming Complex (0.3km), Bishan ActiveSG Stadium (0.4km), Junction 8 (0.35km), Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (0.4km), Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School (0.65km), Ang Mo Kio-Bishan Park (0.9km), Catholic High (1.0km), Raffles Institution (1.4km) |
| Recommended for | Families with children, couples looking for a condo with facilities and convenience |
Sky Vue is an iconic condo in Bishan that is packed with full condo facilities, from a fitness gym to swimming pool to tennis court.
The condo is also conveniently located within walking distance of Junction 8 and the transport hub at Bishan, making it hard to beat in terms of accessibility. Residents are served by both the North-South Line and Circle Line at Bishan MRT station.
Sky Vue’s location at Bishan, right smack in the centre of Singapore, also makes it very convenient if you need to head to the office in the Central Business District (CBD).
Check out available units for rent at Sky Vue on PropertyGuru.
HDB Rental Flat Prices According to Towns in Singapore
HDB released Q2 2022’s median rents by town and flat type on 22 July 2022. If you are looking for a specific town to rent at and it wasn’t part of our list above, here are 26 HDB towns in Singapore you can choose from:
| Towns | 1-room | 2-room | 3-room | 4-room | 5-room | Executive |
| Ang Mo Kio | – | * | $2,000 | $2,400 | $2,650 | * |
| Bedok | – | * | $2,000 | $2,400 | $2,600 | * |
| Bishan | – | – | $2,200 | $2,600 | $2,800 | * |
| Bukit Batok | – | * | $1,900 | $2,400 | $2,450 | * |
| Bukit Merah | * | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,900 | $3,000 | – |
| Bukit Panjang | – | * | $1,700 | $2,300 | $2,500 | * |
| Bukit Timah | – | * | * | * | * | * |
| Central | – | * | $2,350 | $3,050 | * | – |
| Choa Chu Kang | – | * | $2,050 | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,650 |
| Clementi | – | – | $2,200 | $2,700 | $2,870 | – |
| Geylang | – | * | $1,950 | $2,400 | $2,700 | * |
| Hougang | – | * | $1,900 | $2,200 | $2,500 | $2,630 |
| Jurong East | – | * | $2,000 | $2,350 | $2,750 | * |
| Jurong West | – | * | $1,930 | $2,400 | $2,500 | $2,700 |
| Kallang/Whampoa | – | * | $2,130 | $2,700 | $2,950 | * |
| Marine Parade | – | – | $2,200 | $2,430 | * | – |
| Pasir Ris | – | * | * | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,780 |
| Punggol | – | * | $2,330 | $2,500 | $2,300 | * |
| Queenstown | – | * | $2,300 | $2,900 | $3,200 | * |
| Sembawang | – | * | * | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,250 |
| Sengkang | – | * | * | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,500 |
| Serangoon | – | * | $2,100 | $2,500 | $2,700 | * |
| Tampines | – | * | $2,150 | $2,350 | $2,500 | $2,700 |
| Toa Payoh | – | * | $2,000 | $2,600 | $2,850 | * |
| Woodlands | – | * | $2,000 | $2,300 | $2,400 | $2,500 |
| Yishun | – | * | $1,950 | $2,250 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
