Living in Tanjong Pagar, 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$3,700/month — roughly 14% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run S$4,900 - S$6,500/month and three-bedrooms S$7,200 - S$9,800/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 trendy, CBD, nightlife tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Punggol.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Tanjong Pagar as the nearest metro stop, Tanjong Pagar Park as nearby green space and Little Farms as the nearest supermarket around the Tanjong Pagar 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 Tanjong Pagar, Singapore?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tanjong Pagar costs S$3,200 - S$4,200/month (second-hand contract) or S$2,800 - S$3,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from S$4,900 - S$6,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from S$7,200 - S$9,800/month.

Is Tanjong Pagar safe for expats?

Tanjong Pagar 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 Tanjong Pagar to Singapore center?

The commute from Tanjong Pagar to Singapore city center takes approximately 5 minutes by MRT.

What is Tanjong Pagar like to live in?

CBD fringe with heritage shophouses. Trendy bars, restaurants, modern condos, young professionals. In our data it is tagged as trendy, CBD, nightlife.