Top 5 Room Rental Sites in Singapore (2025)

If you’re hunting for a room in Singapore, the right platform saves days of scrolling and a lot of dead ends. Below are five portals renters actually use, plus a quick word on social groups. Each has a different mix of listings, features, and safety controls. Pick one or two that fit how you like to search, then use the tips inside to filter fast and avoid common traps.

Scam tip: Online scams is widespread in Singapore. Never pay any “viewing” or “reservation” fee before you see the room and verify who you’re dealing with (check the CEA Public Register). Keep chats on-platform and walk away if you feel pressured.

1) Hozuko (direct landlords + agents in one place)

Hozuko brings both direct-landlord and agent-listed rooms into one platform, so you don’t need to hop between sites. At the time of writing, over 70% of listings are verified. That means identity checks for listers and higher signal-to-noise for renters. The search UX is intuitive, filters are practical (budget, location, room type), and the in-website chat keeps your conversations in one thread. There’s active scam monitoring and mitigation, so suspicious behavior can be flagged early. If you want a cleaner shortlist with fewer repeat or irrelevant posts, start here.

Best for: Trust and speed. You’ll see verified options first, and you can keep chats on-platform.

Tips:

• Use filters upfront (price ceiling, move-in date) to avoid back-and-forth.
• Prefer verified listers for earlier viewings and faster decisions.

2) PropertyGuru (agents only; widest industry footprint)

PropertyGuru is the longest-running major portal in Singapore and is widely recognized as the market leader. You’ll mainly find agent-listed rooms here, which can be helpful if you want professional coordination for viewings and documents. Coverage is deep across estates and price bands. Helpful if you need a broad scan of what agents are moving this month. Public reporting consistently positions PropertyGuru as the leading property marketplace in Singapore.

Best for: A wide sweep of agent-managed options across Singapore.

Tips:

• Shortlist by commute time and budget first, then reach out to a handful of agents with the same script to compare offers.

3) 99.co (agents only; strong interface)

99.co focuses on a clean, searchable interface with filters that make it easy to narrow by location, price, and room type. You’ll mostly see agent listings. Many renters like the map-first UI and the way results update quickly as you tweak filters. Treat it as a complementary scan alongside other portals if you want more agent-represented options.

Best for: A polished search experience and quick filtering across agent-listed rooms.

Tips:

• Save searches with alerts so you’re early to new postings.

4) rentinsingapore.com.sg (room-heavy inventory)

RentinSingapore often has a solid selection of rooms and house-share options. It’s a useful place to cast a wider net if you’re flexible on location or amenities. The browsing experience can feel a little dated compared to the big portals, but the depth of room choices is the draw.

Best for: Expanding your room-only shortlist beyond the biggest portals.

5) Carousell (large community; many room posts)

Carousell started as a second-hand goods marketplace and later grew into categories like property. You’ll find plenty of rooms and a mobile-first interface that’s easy to use. Selection is wide, but quality varies, so bring a healthy filter mindset when you browse.

Best for: Casting a wide net with lots of community-posted rooms.

Special mention: Facebook and Telegram groups

These can surface last-minute rooms and niche house-shares, but they’re hard to browse, full of repeat posts, and carry higher scam risk. Police and local media have documented rental scam variants where imposters pose as registered agents and push tenants to pay before viewing. If you browse social groups, move conversations to a safer channel, verify identities, and never pay to “secure a viewing.” ^{1 2}

How to cut noise and avoid trouble anywhere

1. Keep chats on the platform (when available). It’s easier to track, and risky behavior is more likely to be flagged.
2. Never pay before seeing the room and confirming who owns/manages it. Look out for pressure to pay “viewing fees” or “reservation deposits.” ¹
3. Verify people. If someone claims to be an agent, check their name and registration number against the CEA Public Register.
4. Ask for the basics early: total monthly outlay, what’s included, minimum stay, guest policy, cleaning expectations, and any penalties.
5. Trust your instincts. If the conversation feels off, walk away and report it. Rising scam numbers are a real concern in Singapore, so caution is smart. ³

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