Expats' Rental
An overview of the popular districts for expats to rent in Singapore.
Boat Quay, Raffles Place, Marina (District 01)
District 1 plays a vital role to Singapore’s economy as a wide variety of the city-state’s popular tourist attractions are located here, along with several banks and government offices. District 1 also remains as Singapore’s top choice for property buyers.
MARINA ONE RESIDENCES
Sale: Average $2,452.65 psf
Rental: Average $6.20 psf
Address: 21, 23 Marina Way
97m: Marina Bay MRT (NS27 / CE2)
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ONE SHENTON
Sale: Average $1,714.61 psf
Rental: Average $5.34 psf
Address: 1 Shenton Way
253m: Downtown MRT (DT17)
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THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY
Sale: Average $1,947.80psf
Rental: Average $5.85 psf
2, 4, 6 Marina Boulevard
260m: Downtown MRT (DT17)
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THE CLIFT
Sale: Average $1,903.05 psf
Rental: Average $6.52 psf
21 McCallum Street
340m: Telok Ayer MRT (DT18)
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MARINA BAY RESIDENCES
Sale: Average $2,319.53 psf
Rental: Average $6.33 psf
18 Marina Boulevard
273m: Downtown MRT (DT17)
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Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar (District 02)
District 2 has been developed over the years, as numerous skyscrapers that accommodate well-known multinational companies line the streets of District 2. This has become the very trait of District 2, which makes it hard to imagine as we consider its humble beginnings as a little town focused on fishing.
SPOTTISWOODE RESIDENCES
Sale: Average $2,135.70psf
Rental: Average $5.12 psf
48 Spottiswoode Park Road
541m: Outram Park MRT (NE3/EW16)
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SPOTTISWOODE 18
Sale: Average $2,136.55 psf
Rental: Average $6.63 psf
18 Spottiswoode Park Road
510m: Outram Park MRT (NE3/EW16)
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ALTEZ
Sale: Average $2,116.85psf
Rental: Average $6.59 psf
16 Enggor Street
210m: Tanjong Pagar MRT (EW15)
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Alexandra, Commonwealth
(District 03)
District 3 has been developed as a major residential district which explains the multiplicity of diverse amenities surrounding the area. This also explains the great interest shown in District 3 among property buyers. In 2012, a Housing Development Board (HDB) flat at Mei Ling Street in Queenstown set a record sale of $1 million.
Habourfront, Telok Blangah (District 04)
The waterfront living and beautiful views of the Strait of Singapore have appealed to many prospective property buyers, making District 4 a coveted residential enclave. The district is also popular because of its central location and accessibility to top notch leisure places like the aforementioned Resorts World Sentosa, Vivocity and Mount Faber.
