Gross rental yields in Singapore: Newton/Novena and 5 other areas
Average gross rental yield in Singapore stands at 3.06% (Q2, 2026). Previously, in Q4 2025, the rental yield was 3.04%.
Prices are shown in US$.
Cities and areas compared
- Tanglin/Holland/Bukit Timah
- Hougang/Punggol/Sengkang
- Alexandra/Commonwealth
- Orchard/River Valley
- East Coast/Marine Parade
- Newton/Novena
Historical rental yields in Singapore
| TANGLIN/HOLLAND/BUKIT TIMAH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Tanglin / Holland / Bukit Timah (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $1,092,400 | $3,005 | 3.30% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,637,800 | $4,135 | 3.03% |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,871,400 | $7,410 | 3.10% |
| 4+Bedroom | $5,897,400 | $15,605 | 3.18% |
| Tanglin / Holland / Bukit Timah avg. Rental Yields | 3.15% | ||
| HOUGANG/PUNGGOL/SENGKANG - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Hougang / Punggol / Sengkang (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $701,500 | $2,340 | 4.00% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,036,200 | $2,965 | 3.43% |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,521,500 | $3,630 | 2.86% |
| 4+Bedroom | $2,247,100 | $5,460 | 2.92% |
| Hougang / Punggol / Sengkang avg. Rental Yields | 3.30% | ||
| ALEXANDRA/COMMONWEALTH - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Alexandra / Commonwealth (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $951,900 | $2,965 | 3.74% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,404,500 | $3,900 | 3.33% |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,106,700 | $5,460 | 3.11% |
| 4+Bedroom | $3,417,500 | $7,410 | 2.60% |
| Alexandra / Commonwealth avg. Rental Yields | 3.20% | ||
| ORCHARD/RIVER VALLEY - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Orchard / River Valley (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $1,076,800 | $3,280 | 3.66% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,681,500 | $4,450 | 3.18% |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,082,000 | $7,255 | 2.82% |
| 4+Bedroom | $5,461,800 | $10,845 | 2.38% |
| Orchard / River Valley avg. Rental Yields | 3.01% | ||
| EAST COAST/MARINE PARADE - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| East Coast / Marine Parade (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $1,014,300 | $2,650 | 3.14% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,547,300 | $3,590 | 2.78% |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,184,700 | $4,995 | 2.74% |
| 4+Bedroom | $3,589,200 | $6,630 | 2.22% |
| East Coast / Marine Parade avg. Rental Yields | 2.72% | ||
| NEWTON/NOVENA - Apartments | COST ($) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Newton / Novena (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | $983,100 | $2,810 | 3.43% |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,537,100 | $3,885 | 3.03% |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,254,100 | $5,460 | 2.91% |
| 4+Bedroom | $4,509,900 | $9,755 | 2.60% |
| Newton / Novena avg. Rental Yields | 2.99% | ||
| All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents' fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you'll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and Propertyguru.sg |
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View the full rental yield dataset (2022 - Present)
Research Methodology:
Our rental yield analysis is conducted biannually to ensure up-to-date insights. We assess 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom properties across the largest cities in Singapore, comparing median rental prices with median purchase prices to determine gross rental yields.
We source data from a leading local property platform, capturing both asking rents and list prices to reflect current market conditions. The gross rental yield is calculated using the following formula:
(Median Monthly Rent × 12) ÷ Median Purchase Price × 100
For example, if the median monthly rent is $500 and the median purchase price is $100,000, the yield is calculated as:
($500 × 12) ÷ $100,000 = 6% Gross Rental Yield
Note: NET yields vary from country to country, but are usually 1.5-2% lower.
