Living in East Coast, Singapore

Monthly rent in SGD (S$). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Singapore dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about S$3,000/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run S$4,000 - S$5,200/month and three-bedrooms S$5,600 - S$7,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Singapore areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, families, lifestyle tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Punggol. For a shorter commute, see Orchard Road.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Marine Parade as the nearest metro stop, East Coast Park (Zone C) as nearby green space and FairPrice Finest as the nearest supermarket around the East Coast reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in East Coast, Singapore?

A 1-bedroom apartment in East Coast costs S$2,600 - S$3,400/month (second-hand contract) or S$2,200 - S$2,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from S$4,000 - S$5,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from S$5,600 - S$7,500/month.

Is East Coast safe for expats?

East Coast has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from East Coast to Singapore center?

The commute from East Coast to Singapore city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is East Coast like to live in?

Beachside living with East Coast Park. Popular with families, seafood restaurants, cycling paths. In our data it is tagged as beach, families, lifestyle.