{"id":11040,"date":"2023-11-01T11:13:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T03:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=11040"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:34:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T03:34:07","slug":"studio-for-rent-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/everyday-living\/studio-for-rent-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Studio for rent in Singapore\u2013Is the price now worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-4-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fefeff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;-20%&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"margin-top: 5px; width: 100px; height: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-width=\"100\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-small-border\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Studio for rent in Singapore\u2013Is the price now worth it?<br \/>\n&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662529328218{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What happened to the $1,000 rental for a studio apartment in Singapore? How can you even go about deciding whether to get a studio apartment?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698806118033{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<em>*Prices updated on 1 Nov 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Everyone seems to be in the market for finding a cheap studio apartment for rent. But, getting a cheap studio for rent in Singapore nowadays isn&#8217;t a walk in the park. Rental rates in Singapore are now at an all-time high, with no signs of stopping. There&#8217;s no such thing as a $1,000 rental for a studio apartment in Singapore already. You&#8217;d be lucky if you could settle into a studio apartment with a kitchen for rent in Singapore for less than $2,000. But is the high price tag worth it? Here&#8217;s what we think.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-for-rent-in-singapore.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-for-rent-in-singapore.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-for-rent-in-singapore-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-for-rent-in-singapore-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - studio for rent in singapore\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662619639669{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#singapore-studio-apartments-at-a-glance\"><strong>Singapore Studio Apartments at a Glance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-in-singapore\"><strong>Rental Rates for Studio Apartments Now<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-in-singapore-north\"><strong>North Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-in-singapore-city-fringe\"><strong>City Fringe<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-in-singapore-downtown-singapore\"><strong>Downtown Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-in-singapore-east\"><strong>East Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-in-singapore-west\"><strong>West Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-apartments-shoebox-apartments\"><strong>Studio Apartments in Singapore: The Shoebox Apartment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-apartment-rental-who\"><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Singapore\u2014Who is it for?<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#only-need-privacy-forget-it\"><strong>For those who only need privacy, forget it.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#need-extra-space-consider-it\"><strong>For those needing an extra space, consider it<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#need-extra-space-consider-it\"><strong>What&#8217;s Next for Studio Apartments in Singapore<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#studio-for-rent-no-agent\"><strong>Get a studio for rent in Singapore, no agent included.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662530273836{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"singapore-studio-apartments-at-a-glance\"><strong>Singapore Studio Apartments at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Most studio condo rentals in Singapore are within private residential properties such as Singapore serviced apartments, condominiums, private apartments, landed properties, and walk-up apartments. You can&#8217;t really find a HDB studio apartment for rent. However, there are some who convert their government housing flats into studio apartments, though that&#8217;s rare.<\/p>\n<p>For now, prices are gaining momentum because of factors affecting both supply and demand of accommodation options in Singapore. There are constraints to supply because of the construction delays in both public and private sectors. In addition, plenty of the previous supply are all taken up by citizens and non-citizens alike. Some locals are moving out as they wait for new government housing. Not to mention, expatriates and foreign students are returning as borders open up again. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s difficult to find a $1,000 rental for a studio apartment now.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-1-bedroom-studio-apartment-for-rent-in-singapore.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-1-bedroom-studio-apartment-for-rent-in-singapore.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-1-bedroom-studio-apartment-for-rent-in-singapore-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-1-bedroom-studio-apartment-for-rent-in-singapore-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - 1 bedroom studio apartment for rent in singapore\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662619617814{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"studio-for-rent-in-singapore\"><strong>Rental Rates for Studio Apartments Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The adage still holds true; it&#8217;s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the Central Business District and popular neighborhoods, the higher the rental rate. But don&#8217;t be surprised to find higher prices for studio condo rentals near key industry and business hubs outside the city centre.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, newer properties and larger units would command a premium, as well as studio units on higher floors. On top of that, if the development has hassle-free access to nearby MRT stations, like some of our Singapore serviced apartments, landlords would charge higher rents too.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the rates for the wide variety of studio apartments in Singapore:<br \/>\n<em>*All prices are gleaned from PropertyGuru on 1 Nov 2023.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662538859139{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>North Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662538839313{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>North Singapore<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Condo Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nearest MRT Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">North Park Residences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yishun MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $1,800 to $2,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">161sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forestville<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Woodlands South MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,100 to $2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250-300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 Canberra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Canberra MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,200 to $2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250-300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Twin Waterfalls<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punggol MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,500 to $2,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Punggol MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $1,990<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>La Fiesta<\/td>\n<td>Buangkok MRT<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,300 to $2,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250-380sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662530366485{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"studio-for-rent-in-singapore-city-fringe\"><strong>City Fringe<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Condo Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nearest MRT Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/eunos\/b12317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parc Esta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eunos MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,300 to $3,800\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sims Urban Oasis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aljunied MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,450 to $2,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200-250sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Principal Gardens<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Redhill MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/redhill\/b12443\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,890<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highline Residences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tiong Bahru MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,000 to $3,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200-250sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Airstream<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potong Pasir MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,500 to $2,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">334sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">City Square Residences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farrer Park MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $4,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">570sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Poiz Residences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potong Pasir MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662538866961{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Downtown Singapore<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Condo Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nearest MRT Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/tanjong-pagar\/2330\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">V on Shenton<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanjong Pagar MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,900<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">441sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Duo Residences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bugis MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $4,000 to $4,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">527sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/dhoby-ghaut\/3180\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sophia Hills<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dhoby Ghaut MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200-250sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">City Gate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nicoll Highway MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,200 to $4,040<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250s-280qft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The M Condo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Esplanade MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,688 to $4,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">400sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662538877407{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 id=\"studio-for-rent-in-singapore-east\"><strong>East Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Condo Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nearest MRT Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Singapore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Apartment Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Santorini<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tampines West MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,200 to $2,650<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250-300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simei Green Condominium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tampines West MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">400sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Q Bay Residences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tampines West MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Treasure at Tampines<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simei MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,700 to $3,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">463sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urban Vista<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanah Merah MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,400 to $2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200-250sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662538887180{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 id=\"studio-for-rent-in-singapore-west\"><strong>West Singapore<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Condo Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nearest MRT Station<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Singapore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Apartment Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whistler Grand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clementi MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,600 to $3,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250-280sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/serviced-apartments\/bukit-panjang\/b12669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hillion Residences<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bukit Panjang MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $3,100 to $3,250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">463-474sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parc Oasis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chinese Garden MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $1,999 to $2,950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250-338sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stratum<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buona Vista MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $2,650 to $2,850<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">431-495sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">85 SOHO @ Boon Lay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boon Lay MRT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From $1,600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">150-280sqft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662530549858{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"studio-apartments-shoebox-apartments\"><strong>Studio Apartments in Singapore: The Shoebox Apartment<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A typical studio for rent in Singapore ranges between 204.5sqft and 366sqft in size. But with the real estate market on a tear, and rental prices for rental rates at an all-time-high, it bears a re-thinking before you sign the lease and sink the deposit in for a studio for rent in Singapore, especially if you need more space. Some say that<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/condo-size-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0250sqft of space is the minimum<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to &#8216;live in comfort&#8217; for one person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But 250sqft isn&#8217;t really much to work with, despite the plethora of<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/5-best-space-saving-tips-for-your-studio-condo-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0space-saving tips for studio condo rentals.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0We think 300sqft is already\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">snug<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Don&#8217;t forget, you have all your belongings to store: books, knick-knacks from your travels, work documents. And it&#8217;s not the best impression to make when you have the clutter coming through your virtual background during your online business meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unless you&#8217;re a true minimalist, you can&#8217;t really run away when it comes to apartment sizes, even if the layout is ideal. After all, one square foot is one square foot.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-apartment-with-kitchen-for-rent-in-singapore.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-apartment-with-kitchen-for-rent-in-singapore.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-apartment-with-kitchen-for-rent-in-singapore-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-studio-apartment-with-kitchen-for-rent-in-singapore-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - studio apartment with kitchen for rent in singapore\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662530585059{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"studio-apartment-rental-who\"><strong>Studio Apartment Rental Singapore\u2014Who is it for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662534837817{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 id=\"only-need-privacy-forget-it\"><strong>For those who only need privacy, forget it.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like most things in life, it&#8217;s all about what you need. If you don&#8217;t really need the space, but still need the privacy, you should consider getting a one-bedroom rental unit in Singapore instead of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a whole unit for rent in Singapore.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> After all, the lowest price you can get for a studio for rent in Singapore is around $2,200, while a one-bedroom rental goes from $900 to $1500. At the very least, you get to shave 20% to 30% off your monthly rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re a business traveler or digital nomad staying<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> long term<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you&#8217;re better off with a one bedr<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">oom for rent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> too.\u00a0 Hotel rooms are much more expensive.\u00a0 Those would set you back by $200 to $600 per night, amounting to $6,000 to $18,000 a month. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662619573131{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3 id=\"need-extra-space-consider-it\"><strong>For those needing extra space, consider it.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A whole 1-bedder unit is going to cost you extra. So if you can make do without a living room or a study area, a studio apartment would be perfect. And you still get your privacy since you&#8217;re not sharing any of the living spaces or working spaces with anyone else. Just imagine a place free of noisy shared spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you&#8217;re lucky enough, you might just be able to get a studio apartment with kitchen for rent in Singapore. So you can still indulge in your favourite home-cooked meals with a proper, fully-equipped kitchen.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-future-studio-for-rent-in-singapore.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-future-studio-for-rent-in-singapore.png 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-future-studio-for-rent-in-singapore-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-future-studio-for-rent-in-singapore-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences singapore serviced apartments - future studio for rent in singapore\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662530665893{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"need-extra-space-consider-it\"><strong>What&#8217;s Next for Studio Apartments in Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But further down the road, you can expect to see roomier accommodation options for Singapore condo rentals and serviced apartments. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) imposed<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/5-ways-the-new-ura-size-restrictions-can-affect-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0new size restrictions on Singapore condos outside the Core Central Region in January 2019<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Previously, the maximum number of units allowed in a development was calculated by dividing the total Gross Floor Area (GFA) by 70 square metres. Now, developers have to divide by 85 square metres. In some areas, it goes up to 100 square metres. That, in essence, forces developers to build fewer units in a development, which theoretically means that developers should be building bigger apartments to maximise land use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But it&#8217;ll be a while before those come into the market, because the new rules only apply for new development applications from 17 January 2019. Plus, new developments are only recently picking up construction, so new condos with larger studios will take a while more before they come into the market.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"100%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/09\/metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences_serviced_apartments_singapore_cityscape\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662530688531{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"studio-for-rent-no-agent\"><strong>Get a studio for rent in Singapore, no agent included.<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">MetroResidences\u2019 Singapore serviced apartments and residences are perfect for your next business trip. We have a wide range of serviced apartment options across coveted locales such as Raffles Place, Orchard Road, and Arab Street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All our serviced apartments are conveniently located, with<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/top-5-serviced-apartments-in-singapore-near-mrt-stations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0hassle-free access to public transport<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It all comes fully furnished too, with amenities like wi-fi, air-conditioners, and even<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/exclusive-7-apartments-with-a-kitchen-that-reminds-you-of-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0fully-equipped kitchens<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\"><div style=\"height: 10px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[nectar_btn size=&#8221;medium&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/learn\/how-to-book#contact-us&#8221; text=&#8221;Let&#8217;s Get in Touch&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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