Singapore average 1-bed rent: S$3,600/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +-1.5% Singapore private rents ease New condo completions add supply HDB rents remain firm Deposits are typically 1 month per year of lease. A diplomatic clause lets expats end a lease early after 12 months if transferred. Singapore average 1-bed rent: S$3,600/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +-1.5% Singapore private rents ease New condo completions add supply HDB rents remain firm Deposits are typically 1 month per year of lease. A diplomatic clause lets expats end a lease early after 12 months if transferred.

Singapore · Rent guide

Singapore Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Singapore. The typical one-bedroom rent is S$3,600 per month, up -1.5% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Orchard	S$5,000	S$7,300	+-1.2%
Marina Bay	S$5,200	S$7,600	+-1.8%
Tiong Bahru	S$3,900	S$5,300	+-0.9%
Jurong East	S$2,800	S$3,800	+-1.1%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, SGD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Singapore

S$72 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Orchard: S$100 / m²
Marina Bay: S$104 / m²
Tiong Bahru: S$78 / m²
Jurong East: S$56 / m²

Deposit laws in Singapore

Deposits are typically 1 month per year of lease.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Singapore

Deposits are typically 1 month per year of lease.
A diplomatic clause lets expats end a lease early after 12 months if transferred.
Minor repair clauses (e.g. first S$150) are common — check the amount.
Stamp duty on the lease is paid by the tenant.

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