4-room HDB flats are a popular rental option among Singaporeans and expats, but HDB 4-room rental rates in 2023 are seeing record highs. In fact, HDB rental flat prices at large have been on the up, up, and up. Some tenants even reported that their latest tenancy renewals have seen their HDB rental flat prices increase by as much as 70%.
The PropertyGuru Singapore Property Market Report Q2 2023 supports this trend: the rental price index for HDB flats continued to climb in Q2 2023, 4.6% higher quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). The QoQ increase in HDB rental prices in Q4 2022 was 4.2%.
If you’re looking for a 4-room HDB rental flat right now, read on for our take on HDB rental rates in 2023, and nine 4-room HDB rental flats you can consider with current rental rates below $3,500 a month!
HDB Rental Flat Prices: Will They Come Down in 2023?
We recently explained why we think rental prices for HDB flats and private properties may come down in 2023. Tl;dr, renters are increasingly resisting the high rental rates landlords are asking for – evident by the fewer rental listing enquiries on the PropertyGuru website.
By the end of 2023, the increased supply of completed BTO flats and condos receiving their Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) will also likely increase the units available for rent, thereby easing the red-hot rental demand we continue to witness right now.
In the meantime, there are still 4-room HDB flats available for rent that are seeing somewhat reasonable rental rates. We compiled a list of nine 4-room HDB flats for rent right now (accurate as of 26 June 2023). Scroll on before these 4-room HDB flats for rent get snagged up!
1. 787E Woodlands Crescent
| Address | 787E Woodlands Crescent |
| HDB rental price | $3,200 |
| Size | 1,087 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Admiralty MRT station |
With the Thomson-East Coast Line providing faster transport links from Woodlands to Shenton Way, this Woodlands Crescent 4-room HDB flat for rent should be seeing more interested tenants. In addition, the fully furnished unit is on a high floor, is quiet, has an unblocked view, and is just 490m from Admiralty MRT station.
Nearby, you’ll find supermarkets, eateries, a clinic, a hardware shop, a laundromat, and the Kampung Admiralty community development. For families, schools in the area include Admiralty Primary, Admiralty Secondary, and Riverside Primary School.
Browse all Woodlands HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
2. 278 Toh Guan Road
| Address | 278 Toh Guan Road |
| HDB rental price | $3,200 |
| Size | 1,087 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Jurong East and Toh Guan (U/C) MRT stations |
The Toh Guan area isn’t exactly the most convenient right now. Until the Jurong Region Line (JRL) opens in 2027, residents of this Toh Guan 4-room HDB flat for rent have to take a feeder bus to Jurong East MRT station.
Nonetheless, this partially furnished 4-room HDB flat for rent is very well-maintained and furnishings can be discussed with the owner. All bedrooms are air-conditioned. It is also near amenities such as coffee shops, which is great for those who work from home.
Browse all Jurong HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
3. 403 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3
| Address | 403 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3 |
| HDB rental price | $3,300 |
| Size | 1,097 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | South View LRT station and Choa Chu Kang MRT station |
Families who prefer to let their chosen furnishings showcase their personality will love this partially furnished Choa Chu Kang 4-room HDB flat for rent that was just newly renovated with new air-conditioners. It also comes with a cooker hob/hood, fridge and washing machine. Choa Chu Kang MRT station is 850m away.
Although it’s located on a low floor, it’s bright and breezy with spacious bedrooms. The corner unit flat isn’t too old either, having received TOP in 1991. We’re digging that pretty terrazzo flooring!
Browse all Choa Chu Kang HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
4. 415 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
| Address | 415 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 |
| HDB rental price | $3,300 |
| Size | 990 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Ang Mo Kio |
Living in the mature estate of Ang Mo Kio, residents have an array of amenities – from the AMK Hub shopping mall, community club, various food centres, green spaces like Bishan-Ang Mo Kio park, and schools. This Ang Mo Kio 4-room HDB flat for rent received its TOP in 1978. All of its three bedrooms have aircon installed and it is fully furnished.
The flat is available for a two-year lease immediately.
Browse all Ang Mo Kio HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
5. 406 Fajar Road
| Address | 406 Fajar Road |
| HDB rental price | $3,488 |
| Size | 1,119 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Petit LRT station and Bukit Panjang MRT station |
At 1,119 sq ft, this Fajar Road 4-room HDB flat for rent is spacious and offers ample living space for a comfortable living arrangement. There are three bedrooms in this fully furnished unit, with wardrobes and fans included in each bedroom. There’s also a new aircon and a big TV included. With a large living room and dining area for those who love to entertain and cook.
Although it’s more than a 10-minute walk to Bukit Panjang MRT station, there’s Petir LRT station just 460m away. Tenants will also enjoy the convenience of the location, with shopping malls, supermarkets, and other amenities close by.
Browse all Bukit Panjang HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
6. 534 Hougang Street 52
| Address | 534 Hougang Street 52 |
| HDB rental price | $3,500 |
| Size | 1,119 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Hougang MRT station |
This Hougang 4-room HDB flat for rent is available immediately as it is fully furnished with quality fixtures. The spacious 1,119 sq ft unit offers a generous living space with abundant natural light and ample storage and has been meticulously maintained by its owner. This 4-room HDB flat for rent was completed in 1990.
Located nine minutes from Hougang MRT station, tenants can enjoy living close to the vibrant town centre of Hougang with schools, malls, and recreation within easy reach.
Browse all Hougang HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
7. 312 Serangoon Avenue 2
| Address | 312 Serangoon Avenue 2 |
| HDB rental price | $3,500 |
| Size | 1,055 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Lorong Chuan MRT station |
Serangoon is one of the popular HDB estates in Singapore, as it is considered quite central and a mature estate with plentiful amenities within reach. Likewise, this 4-room HDB flat in Serangoon is just a five-minute walk to Lorong Chuan MRT station, and 10 minutes to Serangoon MRT station and the attached Nex shopping mall. Just a stone’s throw away at blocks 301 and 304, there are also neighbourhood shops and a coffee shop.
The 4-room HDB flat for rent, which will be available from 28 August 2023, is located on a high floor, with bedrooms and the kitchen enjoying unblocked views. There is currently no aircon installed but it can be arranged by the owner, as well as other furnishing options.
Browse all Serangoon HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
8. 677A Yishun Ring Road
| Address | 677A Yishun Ring Road |
| HDB rental price | $3,500 |
| Size | 1,001 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Yishun MRT station |
Just completed in 2017, this fully furnished Yishun 4-room HDB flat for rent is newly renovated with a fridge, washer, dining set, sofa, TV, curtains, and bed in the master bedroom.
There are also aircon units in the master bedroom, living room, and in one of the common rooms. For those who value their privacy, the well-maintained home is a corner unit, with only one immediate neighbour.
Equidistant from Yishun and Khatib MRT stations, one can take a feeder bus or walk about 20 minutes to either. Yishun Park hawker centre and other amenities are close by.
Browse all Yishun HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
9. 640 Pasir Ris Drive 1
| Address | 640 Pasir Ris Drive 1 |
| HDB rental price | $3,500 |
| Size | 1,120 sq ft |
| Nearest MRT station | Pasir Ris MRT station |
Located a 15-minute walk from Pasir Ris MRT station and 810m from the future Elias MRT station on the upcoming Cross Island Line (ready in 2032), this Pasir Ris 4-room HDB flat for rent is a spacious 1,120 sq ft. The fully furnished unit has aircon installed and will be available for rent from mid-July 2023.
Nearby amenities include Park View Primary School, Elias Mall, Api Api River, and Pasir Ris Park Connector.
Browse all Pasir Ris HDB flats for rent on PropertyGuru.
HDB 4-room Rental Rates in 2023: Beware of Rental Scams
High rental flat prices in 2023 have bred scammers eager to prey on renters desperate for affordable rental prices. As we like to say: if an HDB rental flat price looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Of course, avoiding rental scams are not as straightforward as before. To keep yourself safe, always ensure you get in touch with a property agent from a trusted property listing site (e.g. PropertyGuru) rather than social media platforms, insist on viewing an HDB rental flat in person before putting down a deposit, and double-check your property agent’s credentials on the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) website.
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