rental guide

Searching for an apartment can be difficult and time consuming especially if you are a foreigner first time living in Singapore. However, the whole process can be easy and smoothed if you have a friendly and reliable salesperson to assist you to look for the perfect home. We have prepare some guides to start with.

Budget – Start with a budget in mind to kickstart your search for the type of property to rent. For a budget of $4,000- $10,000 you could secure a decent 2 to 3 bedrooms apartment in central or city fringe area.

For an unit size about 900 sq ft to 1,300 sqft the rent can range from $4,000 to $7,000 (depending on region/district). With a budget of $8,000- $11,000 you could a rent a 4 bedroom luxurious apartment located near MRT, with full condo facilities including a gym, swimming pool and tennis court or even a Penthouse unit with concierge service! For a budget of $15,000 – $30,000, you can go for luxurious condominium near Orchard or landed houses with 4-6 bedrooms.

Location – Do check out our region and district map to grasp a better understanding of the various locations in Singapore. Find out which condos and apartments are near your work/office/school. Our rental consultants will help you match the most suitable location and condominium.

Facilities – Are you looking for a condo with full facilities like gym, swimming pool, tennis court, car parking, jacuzzi or concierge service? Big developments usually come with plenty of facilities! Or perhaps you’re looking for a smaller development with a quiet environment?

Amenities – Are you looking for proximity to the train station? Do you have to commute to work everyday? Do you cook often? Or do you need a 24/7 convenience store or hypermarket nearby? Are you a someone who loves nature?

Fully Furnished or Partially Furnished – Most rental units come either fully furnished, partially furnished or unfurnished. You need to decide if you require a place with or without furniture to continue your search, as fully furnished units will cost more than unfurnished properties.

Fully furnished means the Landlord will provide refrigerator, washer and some essential electric appliances like microwave oven and television.

Partially furnished apartments generally come with curtains, lightings and some other loose items and white goods. However, every unit is different, do inform your consultant of your needs.