Singapore, Singapore
Living in Jurong East, Singapore
Western hub with malls and the Lake Gardens. Growing business district, affordable options.
A one-bedroom in Jurong East rents for about S$2,000 - S$2,600/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 25 minutes from Singapore center by MRT.
Commute to Center
25 min
MRT
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
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Rent in Jurong East
Monthly rent in SGD (S$). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | S$1,700 - S$2,200/mo | S$2,000 - S$2,600/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | S$2,600 - S$3,400/mo | S$3,000 - S$4,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | S$3,800 - S$5,000/mo | S$4,400 - S$5,800/mo |
How Jurong East compares in Singapore
Within AffordWhere's Singapore dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about S$2,300/month — roughly 29% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run S$3,000 - S$4,000/month and three-bedrooms S$4,400 - S$5,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by MRT, 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 affordable, malls, developing tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
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.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Jurong Lake District as the nearest rail stop, Teban Neighbourhood Park as nearby green space and Sheng Siong as the nearest supermarket around the Jurong East reference point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Jurong East, Singapore?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Jurong East costs S$2,000 - S$2,600/month (second-hand contract) or S$1,700 - S$2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from S$3,000 - S$4,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from S$4,400 - S$5,800/month.
- Is Jurong East safe for expats?
- Jurong East 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 Jurong East to Singapore center?
- The commute from Jurong East to Singapore city center takes approximately 25 minutes by MRT.
- What is Jurong East like to live in?
- Western hub with malls and the Lake Gardens. Growing business district, affordable options. In our data it is tagged as affordable, malls, developing.
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