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Whether you need temporary accommodation while waiting for the completion of your new home, or are looking for a move-in ready home to rent with your family, a 4-room HDB flat is the perfect fit between value and size; it costs a lot less compared to similar-sized condos in the same location, especially if you want to be near amenities like schools, eateries, and public transport.
So, without further ado, we’ve compiled a list of 4-room HDB flats that you can rent for $2,500 or less per month on PropertyGuru.
1. 185 Pasir Ris Street 11
Flat location
185 Pasir Ris Street 11
Monthly rent
$2,500
Size
1,500 sq ft
Nearest MRT station
Pasir Ris MRT
At 1,500 sq ft, this 4-room flat at 185 Pasir Ris Street 11 is enormous and may appeal to big families. It consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and comes fully furnished.
While the nearest MRT station, Tampines East MRT isn’t within walking distance, you can reach the station by bus in about 19 minutes. In addition, Loyang Point Shopping mall, White Sands Primary School and Loyang View Secondary School are also within walking distance.
This unit at 524 Bedok North Street 3 is about nine minutes by foot to Bedok Reservoir MRT and comes with three bedrooms.
Aside from Bedok Reservoir, there are also a good number of amenities within walking distance, including 551 Market and Food Centre, while Yun Neng Primary School, Bedok Green Secondary School, Red Swastika School are within 1km.
This 4-room flat at 272 Bishan Street 24 is fully-furnished and comes with a TV, wardrobes, beds, water heaters and aircon units. At 1,119 sq ft, it’s also spacious enough for big families.
While it isn’t near to a MRT station, it is close to several schools in the area; Whitley Secondary School and Catholic High School are within a 7-minute walk, while Ai Tong School, Ang Mo Kio Primary School, and Jing Shan Primary School are within 2km. If you walk, Bishan North Shopping Mall is also five minutes away, and you can also reach Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in eight minutes.
This unit is spacious and comes furnished with a TV, beds, aircon units, wardrobes and water heaters and is located on a high floor.
Families who want to live near to schools would also find this unit appealing; Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Montfort Secondary School, Hougang Secondary School, Xinmin Primary School, and Xinmin Secondary School are nearby.
Aside from that, there are convenience shops, markets, and eateries within walking distance, and if you enjoy running and swimming, Hougang ActiveSG Stadium and Sports Centre are within walking distance also.
This unit at 275 Tampines Street 22 is fully furnished and all bedrooms have an aircon unit. It’s also located between Tampines MRT and Simei MRT stations. If you work at Changi Business Park, you can reach your workplace in two to three MRT stops. Aside from that, shops, food courts, and supermarkets are all within walking distance.
There are also several schools nearby, including Angsana Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, and Yumin Primary School.
If you’re looking for a spacious flat in Punggol that’s near to schools, checkout this 4-room flat at 176 Edgefield Plains. Located on a high floor, this flat spans 1,184 sq ft and comes fully-furnished.
Edgefield Primary School, Greendale Secondary School, Horizon Primary School, Greendale Primary School and Punggol Secondary School are within 1km. Meridian LRT station is also just 600m away, which is two stops from Punggol MRT station.
This 4-room flat at 770 Choa Chu Kang Street 54 comes with basic furniture, which is great if you prefer to style and personalise your abode. It’s also 1,140 sq ft, making it spacious and comfortable enough for families.
Just 700m away is Yew Tee MRT station, where the Yew Tee Shopping Mall is, and where there is a wide-range of food and shopping options. If you’re a fitness junkie, the Choa Chu Kang Stadium is only about six minutes away by foot. The stadium has a running track, swimming pool, badminton, and tennis, and basketball courts, as well as an indoor gym.
Regent Secondary School, Kranji Primary School, Yew Tee Primary School are also within 1km.
Only foreigners who are residing in Singapore with a valid pass (Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, Dependant Pass, or Long-Term Social Visit Pass) are allowed to rent HDB flats.
What Is the Minimum Rental Period In Singapore?
The minimum rental period for HDB flats is six months.
Are HDB Flat Tenants Subject to Ethnic Quotas?
The Non-Citizen Quota for HDB flat rentals is capped at 8% per neighbourhood and 11% per block. This is applicable for tenants who are non-Malaysian foreigners.
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