Living in Marina Bay, 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$5,550/month — roughly 71% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run S$7,500 - S$10,500/month and three-bedrooms S$11,500 - S$17,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by MRT, it sits closer to the center 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 luxury, iconic, business tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Punggol.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Downtown as the nearest metro stop, Central Linear Park as nearby green space and Cold Storage as the nearest supermarket around the Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay, Singapore?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Marina Bay costs S$4,800 - S$6,300/month (second-hand contract) or S$4,000 - S$5,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from S$7,500 - S$10,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from S$11,500 - S$17,000/month.

Is Marina Bay safe for expats?

Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay to Singapore center?

The commute from Marina Bay to Singapore city center takes approximately 5 minutes by MRT.

What is Marina Bay like to live in?

Financial district with iconic skyline. Luxury apartments, Marina Bay Sands, premium living. In our data it is tagged as luxury, iconic, business.