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Condo Renting 101: Where to Look, Sizes and Cost

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November 28, 2025

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Wondering where to rent condos in Singapore?

If you need a guide in finding the most suitable location, size, and rental cost for your new condominium rental, we have you covered.

Condo Renting in CCR, RCR, and OCR

Core Central Region: Districts 9, 10, 11, Downtown Core, Sentosa
Rest of Central Region (RCR)
Outside Central Region (OCR)
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The private residential property market in Singapore is divided into three geographical market segments: the Core Central Region (CCR), the Rest of Central Region (RCR), and the Outside Central Region (OCR).

The map of central regions where you can look for a condo for rent — For a more detailed look at Singapore, use this map by the Singapore Land Authority.

Regions are made up of several districts, which total 28 across the island. As a visual aid, think of the regions as concentric rings, with the Core Central Region at the centre, followed by the Rest of Central Region as its outer ring, and finally, the Outside Central Region as the outermost ring.

In Singapore, like everywhere else, the closer a condo is to the centre, the higher the rent it commands.

In 2021, the private condominium rental volume rose to an all-time high, with over 98,000 rental transactions recorded.

Unit Type	CCR (City Center)	RCR (City Fringe)	OCR (Suburbs)
1-Bedroom	$4,500–$6,500	$3,500–$5,000	$2,500–$4,000
2-Bedroom	$6,000+	$4,500–$6,000	$3,200–$4,800
3-Bedroom	$8,500+	$6,000–$8,500	$4,200–$5,800

Sources: URA 3rd Quarter 2025 real estate statistics, Bamboo Routes, ERA

Core Central Region: Districts 9, 10, 11, Downtown Core, Sentosa

The CCR is considered Singapore’s main prime metropolitan area and comprises the upscale postal Districts 9, 10, 11, the Downtown Core Planning Area, and Sentosa. Due to its central location, proximity to the Central Business District (CBD), and quality of the properties, rents are generally highest in this region compared to the rest of the island.

What’s It Like in CCR

Except for Sentosa, this region is what locals would casually call “downtown”. It’s the place to be if you want to be right in the heart of it all: fine dining options, wine in Marina Bay, beer with colleagues practically next door to the towering office buildings of Raffles Place, and perhaps clubbing in Clark Quay or Robertson Quay along the Singapore River.

This region also offers plenty of luxury brand shopping destinations, foremost of which is Singapore’s most famous shopping boulevard, Orchard Road.

For those who prefer to explore trails close by, Singapore has a park right in the Dhoby Ghaut area called Fort Canning Park.

1. Districts 9, 10, 11

These districts are the traditional housing areas for high-net-worth individuals, which include a concentration of expatriates. Luxury condominiums abound here, as well as high-end landed properties, and Good Class Bungalows, which are landed and so are mainly Singaporean-owned.
District 9 is where Orchard Road is. Aside from being a retail heaven, international cuisines and hang-out places are plentiful in this area.

Rent a condo near ION Orchard in the Central Region — ION Orchard, one of Singapore’s most dazzling shopping complexes, houses over eight levels of stores, from luxury brands to high street fashion and entertainment stores.

2. Downtown Core

This area is considered the economic heart of Singapore, the Central Business District.
Many banking, finance, and technology companies occupy prime office spaces in the many skyscrapers in Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, and Marina Bay.
Many expatriates in these industries also call the vicinity home.
At the southern end of the centre is Marina Bay, which features cultural, entertainment, and living environments. This district is usually showcased as a reflection of Singapore’s position as a leading business and financial hub.
The Downtown Core is also home to many government institutions, notably the Parliament of Singapore, the Supreme Court of Singapore, and the Singapore Exchange.
Marina Bay Sands, one of the most expensive buildings in the world with the most expensive standalone casino, is also in this area, on Bayfront Avenue.

Sentosa, known for beaches, is a great location for condo rental — Sentosa is home to some of Singapore’s best beaches.

3. Sentosa

Sentosa is an island resort off Singapore’s southern coast, connected to the city by road, cable car, pedestrian boardwalk, and monorail. The area has over 2,000 homes, ranging from high-rise condominiums to luxury bungalows with adjoining private berths for boats.
Sentosa Cove is the only enclave where foreigners can buy landed, leasehold property, subject to approval.
The massive Resorts World Singapore is located here. The integrated resort with a casino owned by the Genting Group includes five hotels and four kid-friendly attractions: Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, and Dolphin Island.
Other hotels in Sentosa are Amara Sanctuary Resort, Capella Singapore, and Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, among others.
Some of Singapore’s best beaches are here: Palawan and Tanjong Beach.

Areas in CCR

This is a general guide and not at all comprehensive. District codes are actually no longer officially used in Singapore, but many still use this information when buying or renting.

International Schools in CCR

Anglo-Chinese School (International) Singapore – Holland Village
Hwa Chong International School – Bukit Timah
ISS International School – Alexandra
Invictus International School – Dempsey
SJI International School – Novena
North London Collegiate School – Depot Road
Singapore Korean International School – Bukit Timah
Swiss School in Singapore – Bukit Timah

The exterior of one-north in RCR — RCR is the location of the high-tech business park one-north, which has the reputation of being the Silicon Valley of Singapore.

Rest of Central Region (RCR)

This region comprises the non-core area within the Central Region that is outside postal districts 9, 10, 11, the Downtown Core Planning Area, and Sentosa. It is popular for being close to the CBD but with slightly more affordable rents.

RCR hosts mid-tier private residential properties and is a popular area for its proximity to the CBD. With slightly more affordable property prices compared to CCR, this city-fringe area attracts young working adults and expatriates, likely from the technology, retail, hospitality, healthcare, life science, and education sectors.

What’s It Like in RCR

This region hosts high-tech business park one-north, which has the reputation of being the Silicon Valley of Singapore for its R&D and high technology cluster, comprising biomedical sciences (Biopolis), infocomm technology (Fusionopolis), and media industries (Mediapolis), among others.

If a night of fun in the city is not in the cards, a popular local destination in this region for pub and grub is Holland Village. Locals and expatriates love this place for its laid-back atmosphere, artsy vibe, and choice of watering holes and live bands.

A similar place in the East is Katong, with its heritage buildings and colourful shophouses. Expats and locals living around this area congregate here for its many small restaurants and unassuming, open-air pubs. Meanwhile, Buona Vista attracts visitors who prefer serene parks, natural vistas, and hilly trails.

For a day of exploring a historic district, there is Kampong Glam in the Rochor area with its global food offerings and hip boutiques.

Areas in RCR

Recently, Paya Lebar in District 14 has seen high rentals due to Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ). It offers Grade-A offices, malls, and MRT access to the CBD East-West and Circle Lines, making it incredibly convenient. Expats and young professionals who want the downtown vibe without the District 9 price tag will enjoy living in this location.

International Schools in RCR

Australian International School Singapore – Serangoon
Dover Court International School – Queenstown
French School of Singapore (Lycée Français de Singapour) – Ang Mo Kio
Nexus International School Singapore – Aljunied
SJI International School – Novena
Tanglin Trust School – one-north
The Japanese School Singapore – West Coast, Clementi, and Changi
United World College of South East Asia – Dover and East
Waseda Shibuya Senior High School in Singapore – West Coast

Waterfall attraction in Jewel Changi Airport in OCR — Jewel Changi Airport is a mall linked to three of Changi Airport’s passenger terminals. Its centrepiece is the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

Outside Central Region (OCR)

This comprises the areas in Singapore that are outside the Central Region. This is heartland country, where the majority of Singaporeans live. Aside from more affordable rentals, tenants here typically enjoy larger units compared to city condos.

Despite the distance from the CBD, private housing in this region is far from being remote, given Singapore’s size and excellent public transport system. Nowadays, more and more foreigners also choose to live outside the central region to be closer to their workplaces.

This is in line with the government’s strategy to decentralise the CBD by bringing workplaces closer to homes. A good example of this strategy is one-north, which has injected energy into a section of Queenstown.

What’s It Like in OCR

Some of the popular things to do in this region are activities that make use of wide open spaces, such as cycling or rollerblading beachside at East Coast Park, exploring the many trails of Punggol Waterway Park or the Bukit Batok Nature Park, or running along the Sembawang River, among others.

There are also more child-friendly places to explore here, from neighbourhood playgrounds to the much-loved Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park, and Science Park.

Areas in OCR

Three locations in OCR have been seeing more developments recently:

District 25: Woodlands
- Once considered far-flung, Woodlands is rapidly transforming into the Northern Gateway, perhaps due to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, which will significantly ease cross-border travel. Tenants who frequently travel to Malaysia may look into renting here.
District 22: Jurong Lake District
- Known as Singapore’s ‘Second CBD’, this area is booming with new offices, amenities, and the Jurong Region Line (JRL).
District 26: Lentor Hills
- This is a brand-new private residential enclave with multiple new condo launches like Lentor Modern. It is now directly served by the Lentor MRT station (Thomson-East Coast Line). Families seeking a balance between exclusivity and convenience may consider this for their new home.

International Schools in OCR

Canadian International School (Singapore) – Lakeside and Tanjong Katong
Dulwich College Singapore – Bukit Batok
XCL World Academy – Yishun
Global Indian International School Singapore – Punggol and East Coast
Overseas Family School – Pasir Ris
Singapore American School – Woodlands
Stamford American International School – Bidadari