HDB Flats & Rooms for Rent in Singapore

In 2026 expect roughly S$3,200 a month for a 3-room, S$3,800 for a 4-room and S$4,300 for a 5-room in non-mature estates. Mature, central towns command 15-25% more. Single rooms run about S$700-S$1,800 a month depending on whether it's a common or master room.

Foreigners holding a valid pass (such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Student Pass) can rent an HDB flat or room, but the owner must obtain HDB's approval to rent out. Tourists and Social Visit Pass holders are not eligible.

The flat owner must register the rental with HDB before tenancy begins. As the tenant you don't apply yourself, but confirm the owner has valid approval — renting out without it is an offence.

A master room is the largest bedroom with its own attached bathroom, so it costs more. A common room is a smaller bedroom that usually shares a bathroom with other occupants.

Yes — owners who have met the five-year Minimum Occupation Period can rent out the entire flat with HDB approval. Before MOP is met, only room rental with the owner in residence is allowed.

HDB approves whole-flat rental for up to two years per application for Singaporean and PR tenants (shorter for some non-citizens), and it is renewable. Room rentals follow similar approval periods.

Yes. Tenancy agreements attract stamp duty payable to IRAS, calculated on the rent and lease period. For a one-year lease this is typically about 0.4% of the annual rent, usually borne by the tenant.