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Lentor is a calm, green pocket between Ang Mo Kio and Upper Thomson. The TEL gives a straight hop to Orchard and Marina Bay, with simple interchanges to the Circle and Downtown lines at Caldecott and Stevens. Within a 5–15 minute walk you’ll find a mixed-use town centre with supermarket and daily dining, neighbourhood clinics, preschools, and pocket parks including Hillock Park. Streets are largely low-rise, with a blend of landed homes and new condos. Suited to renters who want quiet nights, park-connector runs, and a stress-free commute into central jobs.

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Tampines · 65 Tampines Central 7, 528597 · S$ 2,300/mo - Image 1 of 8

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S$ 2,300/mo

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Studio·333 sqft·Fully furnished

65 Tampines Central 7

Tampines, East Singapore

Available from 20 Jan 2026

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Downtown Core · 76 Shenton Way, 079119 · S$ 5,200/mo - Image 1 of 5

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S$ 5,200/mo

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1 ·1 ·624 sqft·Partially furnished

76 Shenton Way

Downtown Core, Central Singapore

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Sembawang · 41 Canberra Drive, 769322 · S$ 7,499/mo - Image 1 of 5

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S$ 7,499/mo

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4 ·4 ·1302 sqft·Partially furnished

41 Canberra Drive

Sembawang, North Singapore

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Bukit Batok · 451B Bukit Batok West Avenue 6, 652451 · S$ 4,500/mo - Image 1 of 3

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S$ 4,500/mo

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3 ·2 ·113 sqft·Unfurnished

451B Bukit Batok West Avenue 6

Bukit Batok, West Singapore

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Serangoon · 143 Serangoon Avenue 3, 556121 · S$ 5,100/mo - Image 1 of 11

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S$ 5,100/mo

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3 ·2 ·1302 sqft·Unfurnished

143 Serangoon Avenue 3

Serangoon, North East Singapore

Available from 27 Dec 2025

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Ang Mo Kio · 499 Yio Chu Kang Road, 787082 · S$ 4,800/mo - Image 1 of 8

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S$ 4,800/mo

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3 ·3 ·1292 sqft·Partially furnished

499 Yio Chu Kang Road

Ang Mo Kio, North East Singapore

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S$ 4,650/mo

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2 ·2 ·1055 sqft·Fully furnished

6 Buckley Road

Novena, Central Singapore

Available from 01 Jan 2026

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Clementi · 707 Clementi West Street 2, 120707 · S$ 4,000/mo - Image 1 of 10

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S$ 4,000/mo

HDB
Whole Unit

3 ·2 ·990 sqft·Fully furnished

707 Clementi West Street 2

Clementi, West Singapore

Available from 01 Aug 2026

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Bukit Merah · 58 Havelock Road, 161058 · S$ 4,500/mo - Image 1 of 15

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S$ 4,500/mo

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3 ·2 ·957 sqft·Partially furnished

58 Havelock Road

Bukit Merah, Central Singapore

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Geylang · 301 Ubi Avenue 1, 400301 · S$ 3,400/mo - Image 1 of 4

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S$ 3,400/mo

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2 ·2 ·697 sqft·Fully furnished

301 Ubi Avenue 1

Geylang, Central Singapore

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Choa Chu Kang · 458 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, 680458 · S$ 3,500/mo - Image 1 of 8

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S$ 3,500/mo

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3 ·2 ·123 sqft·Fully furnished

458 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4

Choa Chu Kang, West Singapore

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Woodlands · 729 Woodlands Circle, 730729 · S$ 3,300/mo - Image 1 of 8

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S$ 3,300/mo

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3 ·2 ·Fully furnished

729 Woodlands Circle

Woodlands, North Singapore

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Newton · 28 Scotts Road, 228223 · S$ 10,000/mo - Image 1 of 4

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S$ 10,000/mo

Condo
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3 ·3 ·1259 sqft·Partially furnished

28 Scotts Road

Newton, Central Singapore

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Queenstown · 68 South Buona Vista Road, 117328 · S$ 3,800/mo - Image 1 of 4

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S$ 3,800/mo

Condo
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1 ·1 ·474 sqft·Partially furnished

68 South Buona Vista Road

Queenstown, Central Singapore

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Jurong West · 174 Boon Lay Drive, 640174 · S$ 2,700/mo - Image 1 of 5

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S$ 2,700/mo

HDB
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2 ·1 ·600 sqft·Fully furnished

174 Boon Lay Drive

Jurong West, West Singapore

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Yishun · 21 Yishun Close, 768014 · S$ 3,300/mo - Image 1 of 9

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S$ 3,300/mo

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2 ·2 ·689 sqft·Fully furnished

21 Yishun Close

Yishun, North Singapore

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Condo Whole Unit for Rent in Woodlands · 23 Rosewood Drive, 737918 · S$ 3,950/mo - Image 1 of 2

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S$ 3,950/mo

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2 ·2 ·Partially furnished

23 Rosewood Drive

Woodlands, North Singapore

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HDB Whole Unit for Rent in Geylang · 95 Old Airport Road, 390095 · S$ 3,600/mo - Image 1 of 9

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S$ 3,600/mo

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2 ·1 ·603 sqft·Partially furnished

95 Old Airport Road

Geylang, Central Singapore

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FAQs

Decide early on how to keep the place clean. Many housemates create a rotating chore schedule so each person takes turns cleaning common areas (like kitchen, bathroom) each week. Alternatively, some households chip in to hire a part-time cleaner for a couple of hours weekly or bi-weekly. The key is to ensure everyone is on board with the plan. Also, basic etiquette helps – everyone should clean up after themselves (wash your dishes, don’t leave personal stuff all over common spaces) so the home stays tidy day-to-day.

With multiple rooms and potentially multiple air-con units, electricity costs can be substantial. Consider zoned cooling - only cool rooms that are in use. LED lighting throughout the unit reduces electricity consumption. If sharing with others, discuss fair splitting of utilities based on actual usage patterns rather than equal division.

Yes, but requires planning. The separate bedroom allows one person to sleep while the other works or watches TV in the living area. Consider blackout curtains and sound management. Some couples prefer open-plan studios for togetherness, while others need the bedroom separation for different sleep schedules or work-from-home arrangements.

Many are, but not all. Confirm air‑con in your room, servicing schedule, usage rules, and who pays for maintenance. Older compressors may be less efficient and noisier.

Yes, usually the dining area in a 4-bedroom flat is sized for a big family. You can typically fit a 6- or 8-seater table comfortably. Some layouts have a separate dining room, others a large combined living/dining area. Either way, you should have space for everyone to eat together. It’s wise to measure if you own a huge dining set, but generally these units accommodate family dining well.

HDB has ethnic integration policies that may affect room rentals. Some HDB flat owners can only rent to tenants of certain ethnic groups to maintain racial balance in the block. This is a government policy, not discrimination. Ask landlords upfront about any restrictions and understand it's about maintaining community diversity, not personal preference.

Landed houses often have higher utility consumption due to larger spaces and multiple floors. Air-conditioning costs can be significant with bigger rooms and common areas. Water usage may be higher with garden watering. Discuss how utilities are split among housemates and whether there are caps or guidelines for usage to avoid bill shock.

Singapore's vibrant food delivery scene means lots of packages arriving. Establish rules about receiving deliveries for absent housemates, sharing delivery fees for group orders, and storing food in shared fridges. Label your items clearly and respect others' food. Consider setting up group orders for popular restaurants to save on delivery fees.