{"id":11340,"date":"2022-12-06T15:23:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T07:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=11340"},"modified":"2022-12-09T17:13:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T09:13:39","slug":"finding-the-best-singapore-apartment-rentals-for-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/finding-the-best-singapore-apartment-rentals-for-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Best Singapore Apartment Rentals for Your Family"},"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;Finding the Best Singapore Apartment Rentals for Your Family&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670293438011{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;TL;DR\u2014There are only four things that you need to look out for. Though serviced apartments are just so much easier.&#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_1670311581034{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moving your family to Singapore is a behemoth of a feat. Any parent who has done so deserves an award because the to-do list must seem like one sent from hell. And that doesn&#8217;t include all the travel arrangements you have to make. But finding the best Singapore apartment rental for your family is definitely one of the first steps you have to take before you even book a ticket. If not, you&#8217;d be slogging through the streets with your family and luggage in tow. Finding &#8216;the one&#8217; is, thankfully,<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/expat-dating-in-singapore-by-a-queer-malaysian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> much easier than the modern dating scene in Singapore.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are the 4 things you must consider as you go apartment hunting.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670294027092{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#apartment-location\"><strong>1. Apartment Location<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nearby-amenities\"><strong>2. Nearby Amenities<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#apartment-size\"><strong>3. Apartment Size<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#apartment-space-allocation\"><strong>4. Apartment Space Allocation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#focus-on-your-family\"><strong>Focus on Your Family&#8217;s Needs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartrments\"><strong>Why Go with MetroResidences Singapore Serviced Apartments<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<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\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-punggol-apartment-rentals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-punggol-apartment-rentals.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-punggol-apartment-rentals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-punggol-apartment-rentals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-punggol-apartment-rentals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-punggol-apartment-rentals-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670294598037{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"apartment-location\"><strong>1. Apartment Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670295015219{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This goes without saying. The postcode is a pretty good indication of how comfortable your life will be in Singapore. There are 28 districts in Singapore, each with its own unique collection of amenities and attractions. Pinpointing where to live will help you sift through the plethora of available Singapore serviced apartments and condo rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most of the time, you&#8217;d be checking how to get between your workplace and your home away from home. That is, unless you&#8217;re a digital nomad. And it&#8217;s just too bad that there isn&#8217;t a wide range of options for<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/opinion-work-live-housing-is-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0work-live housing in Singapore.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By the grace of robust urban planning and the Land Transport Authority (LTA), you&#8217;ll have hassle-free access to public transportation. With LTA&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lta.gov.sg\/content\/ltagov\/en\/who_we_are\/our_work\/land_transport_master_plan_2040.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Land Transport Master Plan 2040<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, all your commutes will soon be even shorter. It&#8217;ll only take 20 minutes to reach your nearest neighbourhood centre and 45 minutes to reach your workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A new extension of the Thomson-East Coast Line of Singapore&#8217;s subway system has just opened. Now, you&#8217;ll have access<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/explore\/hidden-gems-along-thomson-east-coast-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to even more of Singapore&#8217;s hidden gems.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lta.gov.sg\/content\/ltagov\/en\/upcoming_projects.html#rail_expansion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There will be new lines and stations coming online in the coming years<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, along with all the bus stops littered across the island too.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<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\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-ang-mo-kio-apartment-rentals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-ang-mo-kio-apartment-rentals.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-ang-mo-kio-apartment-rentals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-ang-mo-kio-apartment-rentals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-ang-mo-kio-apartment-rentals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-ang-mo-kio-apartment-rentals-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences - singapore serviced apartments - singapore ang mo kio apartment rentals\" \/><\/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_1670294621296{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"nearby-amenities\"><strong>2. Nearby Amenities<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670295172203{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Besides convenient access to public transportation, the right location can bring you all the amenities you need. If you&#8217;re staying at a Singapore condo rental in a larger residential development, you can simply enjoy all the fitness and wellness facilities in-house. However, most boutique developments will be further away from the main thoroughfares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So as you&#8217;re looking at the apartment location on Google Maps, keep an eye out for these couple of things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schools and Education Institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">International students can seek admission to public education institutions like primary schools and junior colleges, though they are required to<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moe.gov.sg\/international-students\/aeis\/test-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0take the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. While every school is a good school, as they say, there are the more prestigious ones. The ones whom you&#8217;ve probably heard of\u2014Raffles Institution, Nanyang Girl&#8217;s School, and Hwa Chong Institution. Besides that, there are international schools in Singapore that also cater to<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.international-schools-database.com\/articles\/most-important-features-of-international-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the unique needs of international students<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wet Markets and Supermarkets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While you can easily get your groceries online, there&#8217;s nothing like finding fresh ingredients when you walk down the aisle. With a nearby wet market or supermarket, you can simply stop by and get what you need. You&#8217;d get a little exercise too. Some NTUC Fairprice outlets even operate 24\/7 too.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<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=\"900\" width=\"1200\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-redill-mrt-singapore-apartment-rentals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-redill-mrt-singapore-apartment-rentals.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-redill-mrt-singapore-apartment-rentals-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-redill-mrt-singapore-apartment-rentals-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-redill-mrt-singapore-apartment-rentals-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences - singapore serviced apartments - redill mrt singapore apartment rentals\" \/><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670295172203{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Besides convenient access to public transportation, the right location can bring you all the amenities you need. If you&#8217;re staying at a Singapore condo rental in a larger residential development, you can simply enjoy all the fitness and wellness facilities in-house. However, most boutique developments will be further away from the main thoroughfares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So as you&#8217;re looking at the apartment location on Google Maps, keep an eye out for these couple of things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schools and Education Institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">International students can seek admission to public education institutions like primary schools and junior colleges, though they are required to<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moe.gov.sg\/international-students\/aeis\/test-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0take the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. While every school is a good school, as they say, there are the more prestigious ones. The ones whom you&#8217;ve probably heard of\u2014Raffles Institution, Nanyang Girl&#8217;s School, and Hwa Chong Institution. Besides that, there are international schools in Singapore that also cater to<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.international-schools-database.com\/articles\/most-important-features-of-international-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the unique needs of international students<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wet Markets and Supermarkets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While you can easily get your groceries online, there&#8217;s nothing like finding fresh ingredients when you walk down the aisle. With a nearby wet market or supermarket, you can simply stop by and get what you need. You&#8217;d get a little exercise too. Some NTUC Fairprice outlets even operate 24\/7 too.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<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\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-apartment-rentals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-apartment-rentals.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-apartment-rentals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-apartment-rentals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-apartment-rentals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-apartment-rentals-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences - singapore serviced apartments - singapore apartment rentals\" \/><\/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_1670294640360{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"apartment-size\"><strong>3. Apartment Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670296053171{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The last thing you want to do is cram your family of two kids and your partner into a studio for rent in Singapore,<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/metroresidences.com\/sg\/expat-life\/everyday-living\/studio-for-rent-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0given the exorbitant prices now<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Apartment sizes depend on the type of Singapore apartment rental you&#8217;re going for. Most of the time, public housing in Singapore by the Housing and Development Board is more spacious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">HDB 4-room flats, the more common flat type for families, are usually as big as 95 sqm (around 1022 sq ft). That&#8217;s just enough for a family of 3 children. 5 at the most, though it&#8217;ll be a bit cramped. These flats usually feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Three bedrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Living space<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kitchen and dining area<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Service yard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Storeroom-cum-apartment shelter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apartment sizes can go up to 214 sqm (around 2303 sq ft), that is if you&#8217;re lucky enough to find a HDB executive maisonette. Those come with two floors, at least three bathrooms, and even a balcony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Private apartments and private condominiums are usually smaller compared to HDB housing, though they are usually the more affordable sector of Singapore&#8217;s private housing market. The sizes for a 3-bedroom condo unit usually range from 83 sqm to 120 sqm (900 sq ft to 1300 sq ft). It all depends on the age of the development and its location. Most of the time, older developments and projects further from Singapore&#8217;s city centre and prime locations will be more spacious,<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/stackedhomes.com\/editorial\/shrinking-3-bedroom-new-condo-sizes-how-much-smaller-can-it-go\/#gs.jo9zoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0though they are not always space-efficient.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<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\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-hdb-apartment-rentals.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-hdb-apartment-rentals.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-hdb-apartment-rentals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-hdb-apartment-rentals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-hdb-apartment-rentals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/12\/metroresidences-singapore-serviced-apartments-singapore-hdb-apartment-rentals-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"metroresidences - singapore serviced apartments - singapore hdb apartment rentals\" \/><\/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_1670294659528{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"apartment-space-allocation\"><strong>4. Apartment Space Allocation<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670296112381{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Are you a family that loves to dine in? Then perhaps you can find four-bedroom apartments with a bigger kitchen. If you&#8217;re a family that prefers more quality time together, then you might need an apartment with a larger living area, or a residential development with more communal facilities.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are lucky enough to work from home, you should be looking at apartments with at least a proper study. That way you can Zoom in peace and avoid a total gaffe over an important meeting.[\/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_1670294685077{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 id=\"focus-on-your-family\"><strong>Focus on Your Family&#8217;s Needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670296232376{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Bigger isn&#8217;t always better. With economic uncertainties brewing and elevated rental prices, you need to find the harmony between the quality of life you aspire to and the monthly rental costs on your balance sheet. Going with the cheapest option means you might need to deal with longer commute times, but you could be enjoying more spacious living spaces. 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