What District 26 is like
District 26 is a low-density pocket beside the Central Catchment forest. For years it was landed housing and a few old condos, but the Thomson-East Coast Line and a cluster of new launches around Lentor have put it on buyers’ shortlists.
Who it suits
Buyers who want new condos beside nature with a direct train to Orchard and the CBD.
Landmarks
- Lower Seletar Reservoir
- Springleaf Nature Park
- Thomson Nature Park
- Lentor Modern
- Mandai Wildlife Reserve (nearby)
MRT stations
Stations in and around District 26:
- Springleaf
- Lentor
Market segment
URA groups private homes into three segments. District 26 falls mainly in the Outside Central Region (OCR). How CCR, RCR and OCR work.
Condo rents in District 26
In Q3 2026, tenants signed 133 leases across 5 condo developments in District 26 that had enough contracts for URA to publish a median. The district median was $5.60 per square foot per month, 1% above the island-wide figure of $5.53. Medians ranged from $3.35 at Bullion Park to $5.60 at Lentor Modern.
What a unit rents for
| Unit size | At the district median |
|---|---|
| 500 sq ft, typical one-bedroom | $2,800 |
| 800 sq ft, typical two-bedroom | $4,500 |
| 1,200 sq ft, typical three-bedroom | $6,700 |
Estimates only. Smaller units usually rent for more per square foot than larger ones.
Rent by development
| Development | Median $ psf | Middle 50% | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor Modern | $5.60 | $5.31 – $5.88 | 68 |
| The Calrose | $3.80 | $3.52 – $3.88 | 17 |
| Castle Green | $3.67 | $3.45 – $3.82 | 12 |
| Meadows @ Peirce | $3.57 | $3.04 – $4.14 | 24 |
| Bullion Park | $3.35 | $3.14 – $3.87 | 12 |
Source: URA, Rentals of Non-Landed Residential Buildings, Q3 2026, via data.gov.sg. Only developments with at least 10 rental contracts in the quarter are published.
Districts with similar rents
D10 Tanglin, Holland & Bukit Timah
$5.68 psf median
OCRD22 Jurong
$5.48 psf median
RCRD12 Balestier & Toa Payoh
$5.72 psf median
District 26 questions
Where is District 26 in Singapore?
District 26 covers Upper Thomson, Springleaf. It roughly corresponds to the Mandai, Ang Mo Kio, Central Water Catchment planning areas.
Is District 26 in the CCR, RCR or OCR?
District 26 is mainly in the Outside Central Region (OCR).
How much is condo rent in District 26?
In Q3 2026 the median condo rent in District 26 was $5.60 per square foot per month across 5 developments, based on 133 rental contracts lodged with the authorities. That is about $4,500 a month for an 800 sq ft unit.
Which MRT stations serve District 26?
Stations in and around District 26 include Springleaf, Lentor.