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Hougang is a lived-in, well-served heartland centre. The NEL puts the CBD and Orchard within an easy, transfer-light run, with quick links via Serangoon or Dhoby Ghaut. The upcoming Cross Island Line adds a powerful east-west option. Within a short walk: Hougang Mall for groceries and dining, Cheng San Public Library, the bus interchange, clinics and everyday kopitiams. ActiveSG’s gym, pool and stadium form the local fitness triangle, while park connectors fan out towards Punggol Park for evening jogs and weekend cycles. Housing is a mix of mature HDB blocks with nearby condos; rents are generally more approachable than city-fringe spots.

HDB Master Room for Rent in Sengkang · 277C Compassvale Link, 543277 · S$ 1,800/mo - Image 1 of 2

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277C Compassvale Link

Sengkang, North East Singapore

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HDB Master Room for Rent in Hougang · 602 Hougang Avenue 4, 530602 · S$ 1,300/mo - Image 1 of 5

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S$ 1,300/mo

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602 Hougang Avenue 4

Hougang, North East Singapore

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Condo Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 35 Hougang Avenue 7, 538802 · S$ 700/mo - Image 1 of 1

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S$ 700/mo

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35 Hougang Avenue 7

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 911 Hougang Street 91, 530911 · S$ 500/mo - Image 1 of 11

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911 Hougang Street 91

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 355 Hougang Avenue 7, 530355 · S$ 900/mo - Image 1 of 4

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355 Hougang Avenue 7

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 571 Hougang Street 51, 530571 · S$ 1,100/mo - Image 1 of 3

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571 Hougang Street 51

Hougang, North East Singapore

Available from 01 Jan 2026

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 548 Hougang Street 51, 530548 · S$ 850/mo - Image 1 of 5

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548 Hougang Street 51

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Sengkang · 277B Compassvale Link, 542277 · S$ 1,100/mo - Image 1 of 4

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277B Compassvale Link

Sengkang, North East Singapore

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HDB Master Room for Rent in Sengkang · 209A Compassvale Lane, 541209 · S$ 1,100/mo - Image 1 of 7

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HDB Master Room for Rent in Sengkang · 209A Compassvale Lane, 541209 · S$ 1,100/mo - Image 3 of 7

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209A Compassvale Lane

Sengkang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 570 Hougang Street 51, 530570 · S$ 900/mo - Image 1 of 9

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570 Hougang Street 51

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 336 Hougang Avenue 7, 530336 · S$ 850/mo - Image 1 of 4

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336 Hougang Avenue 7

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 470C Upper Serangoon Crescent, 533470 · S$ 900/mo - Image 1 of 2

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470C Upper Serangoon Crescent

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 414 Hougang Avenue 10, 530414 · S$ 850/mo - Image 1 of 2

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S$ 850/mo

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414 Hougang Avenue 10

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 573 Hougang Street 51, 530573 · S$ 850/mo - Image 1 of 4

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573 Hougang Street 51

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 470C Upper Serangoon Crescent, 533470 · S$ 900/mo - Image 1 of 2

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470C Upper Serangoon Crescent

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 455 Hougang Avenue 10, 530455 · S$ 900/mo - Image 1 of 5

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455 Hougang Avenue 10

Hougang, North East Singapore

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Landed Master Room for Rent in Hougang · Lorong 1 Realty Park · S$ 2,300/mo - Image 1 of 4

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Lorong 1 Realty Park

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Master Room for Rent in Sengkang · 267B Compassvale Link, 542267 · S$ 1,000/mo - Image 1 of 7

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267B Compassvale Link

Sengkang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 642 Hougang Avenue 8, 530642 · S$ 1,300/mo - Image 1 of 2

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S$ 1,300/mo

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642 Hougang Avenue 8

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 697 Hougang Street 61, 530697 · S$ 1,000/mo - Image 1 of 3

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S$ 1,000/mo

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697 Hougang Street 61

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 703 Hougang Avenue 2, 530703 · S$ 950/mo - Image 1 of 3

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703 Hougang Avenue 2

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 357 Hougang Avenue 7, 530357 · S$ 1,500/mo - Image 1 of 1

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S$ 1,500/mo

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357 Hougang Avenue 7

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Master Room for Rent in Hougang · 328 Hougang Avenue 5, 530328 · S$ 1,100/mo - Image 1 of 9

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328 Hougang Avenue 5

Hougang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Hougang · 914 Hougang Street 91, 530914 · S$ 1,350/mo - Image 1 of 5

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914 Hougang Street 91

Hougang, North East Singapore

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Landed Common Room for Rent in Kallang · 2B Petain Road · S$ 1,100/mo - Image 1 of 1

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S$ 1,100/mo

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2B Petain Road

Kallang, Central Singapore

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Condo Common Room for Rent in Pasir Ris · 31 Pasir Ris Street 72 · S$ 1,050/mo - Image 1 of 1

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31 Pasir Ris Street 72

Pasir Ris, East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Bedok · 11 Chai Chee Road · S$ 850/mo - Image 1 of 1

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S$ 850/mo

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11 Chai Chee Road

Bedok, East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Choa Chu Kang · 815A Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7 · S$ 900/mo - Image 1 of 1

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815A Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7

Choa Chu Kang, West Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Sengkang · 322A Anchorvale Drive · S$ 1,200/mo - Image 1 of 1

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322A Anchorvale Drive

Sengkang, North East Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Toa Payoh · 145 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh · S$ 1,300/mo - Image 1 of 1

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S$ 1,300/mo

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145 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh

Toa Payoh, Central Singapore

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S$ 950/mo

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420 Fajar Road

Bukit Panjang, West Singapore

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Condo Common Room for Rent in Bukit Batok · 56 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5 · S$ 950/mo - Image 1 of 1

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56 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5

Bukit Batok, West Singapore

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993 Bukit Timah Road

Bukit Timah, Central Singapore

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HDB Common Room for Rent in Toa Payoh · 222 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh · S$ 870/mo - Image 1 of 1

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222 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh

Toa Payoh, Central Singapore

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Condo Common Room for Rent in Bedok · 5 Siglap Road · S$ 1,500/mo - Image 1 of 1

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5 Siglap Road

Bedok, East Singapore

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Condo Common Room for Rent in Tampines · 1 Simei Street 3 · S$ 1,200/mo - Image 1 of 1

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1 Simei Street 3

Tampines, East Singapore

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HDB Master Room for Rent in Queenstown · 31 Margaret Drive · S$ 400/mo - Image 1 of 1

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31 Margaret Drive

Queenstown, Central Singapore

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Condo Common Room for Rent in Pasir Ris · 94 Flora Road · S$ 1,400/mo - Image 1 of 1

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94 Flora Road

Pasir Ris, East Singapore

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250 Yishun Avenue 9

Yishun, North Singapore

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271A Jurong West Street 24

Jurong West, West Singapore

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56 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5

Bukit Batok, West Singapore

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138 Lorong Ah Soo

Hougang, North East Singapore

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31 Margaret Drive

Queenstown, Central Singapore

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815B Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7

Choa Chu Kang, West Singapore

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FAQs

North-facing units stay cooler but may have less natural light, while west-facing units get hot afternoon sun but brighter interiors. East-facing units get morning sun, and south-facing units receive consistent light throughout the day. Consider your lifestyle, air-con usage, and preference for natural light versus heat management.

Confirm whether you’ll park on a driveway or street and how visitors should park. Test gate mechanisms and night lighting. If you own bicycles or scooters, ensure secure storage and a practical route without lifting heavy equipment up stairs.

HDB 2-bedroom units offer more space and value but fewer amenities. Condo 2-bedrooms cost more but include facilities like pools and gyms. Landed 2-bedroom units (rare) provide maximum privacy and space but highest costs. Consider your priorities: budget and space (HDB), amenities and lifestyle (condo), or privacy and outdoor space (landed).

Studios are energy-efficient to cool with one air-con unit covering the entire space. However, cooking heat and humidity affect the whole living area immediately. Good ventilation becomes crucial - ensure windows open for cross-ventilation and the kitchen has effective exhaust. Consider the orientation and whether the unit gets direct sunlight, which can make small spaces uncomfortably warm.

Check whether it’s in the kitchen or bathroom and listen for spin noise near the bed. Ensure there’s a drying area with airflow. If stacking is possible, measure carefully. Quiet operation matters when your sleeping and laundry zones overlap.

Check that the kitchen has adequate ventilation to prevent cooking smells from overwhelming the living space. Ensure sufficient counter space for meal prep and storage for kitchen essentials. Look for a proper range hood and consider the proximity to your sleeping area. Some studios have kitchenettes with limited cooking capabilities - confirm this meets your culinary needs.

Older HDB flats have a rubbish chute inside – make sure its lid seals well to keep out odours and pests. Newer flats use a shared chute on each floor. If your flat is near that chute, you might catch an occasional smell, but it’s usually minor if kept clean.

A lot of 1-bedroom units have small bedrooms. A queen-size bed usually fits, but a king-size might be a tight squeeze. With a king, you might have little room left for bedside tables or a dresser. Always check the room dimensions beforehand to ensure you can still move around comfortably.