What District 3 is like
District 3 is the classic city-fringe address: a few MRT stops from both Orchard and Raffles Place, but priced below the core. Tiong Bahru’s pre-war flats and cafés give it character, while Queenstown and Redhill have seen a steady run of large 99-year condo launches along the East-West Line.
Who it suits
Buyers who want a short commute without core-central prices, and families looking at larger units close to the city.
Landmarks
- Tiong Bahru Market
- Alexandra Canal Linear Park
- IKEA Alexandra
- Queensway Shopping Centre
- Great World (nearby)
MRT stations
Stations in and around District 3:
- Tiong Bahru
- Redhill
- Queenstown
- Commonwealth
- Havelock
Market segment
URA groups private homes into three segments. District 3 falls mainly in the Rest of Central Region (RCR). How CCR, RCR and OCR work.
Condo rents in District 3
In Q3 2026, tenants signed 1,409 leases across 27 condo developments in District 3 that had enough contracts for URA to publish a median. The district median was $7.02 per square foot per month, 27% above the island-wide figure of $5.53. Medians ranged from $3.94 at The Anchorage to $8.43 at Riviere.
What a unit rents for
| Unit size | At the district median |
|---|---|
| 500 sq ft, typical one-bedroom | $3,500 |
| 800 sq ft, typical two-bedroom | $5,600 |
| 1,200 sq ft, typical three-bedroom | $8,400 |
Estimates only. Smaller units usually rent for more per square foot than larger ones.
Rent by development
| Development | Median $ psf | Middle 50% | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviere | $8.43 | $7.89 – $8.93 | 45 |
| One Pearl Bank | $8.09 | $7.60 – $8.45 | 62 |
| Highline Residences | $7.65 | $7.03 – $8.15 | 56 |
| Queens Peak | $7.62 | $6.62 – $8.13 | 106 |
| Commonwealth Towers | $7.39 | $6.64 – $7.93 | 132 |
| The Landmark | $7.37 | $6.65 – $7.89 | 59 |
| Artra | $7.24 | $7.00 – $7.64 | 27 |
| Stirling Residences | $7.05 | $6.78 – $7.71 | 195 |
| Alex Residences | $7.02 | $6.60 – $7.60 | 40 |
| Echelon | $6.97 | $6.56 – $7.74 | 49 |
| Alexis | $6.64 | $5.78 – $7.44 | 55 |
| Margaret Ville | $6.64 | $6.34 – $7.23 | 23 |
| Principal Garden | $6.60 | $6.08 – $6.94 | 48 |
| Avenue South Residence | $6.53 | $6.13 – $7.02 | 115 |
| Twin Regency | $5.69 | $5.51 – $5.91 | 16 |
| Ascentia Sky | $5.56 | $5.27 – $5.70 | 21 |
| The Regency At Tiong Bahru | $5.56 | $5.35 – $5.69 | 10 |
| The Crest | $5.45 | $5.08 – $6.03 | 33 |
| The Metropolitan Condominium | $5.32 | $4.93 – $5.63 | 31 |
| Tiong Bahru Estate | $5.31 | $4.70 – $6.02 | 57 |
| Regency Suites | $5.14 | $5.01 – $5.43 | 11 |
| River Place | $5.03 | $4.74 – $5.41 | 52 |
| Queens | $4.92 | $4.71 – $5.12 | 40 |
| Tanglin View | $4.73 | $4.28 – $4.91 | 20 |
| Central Green Condominium | $4.65 | $4.43 – $4.92 | 31 |
| Emerald Park | $4.52 | $4.35 – $4.63 | 22 |
| The Anchorage | $3.94 | $3.77 – $4.08 | 53 |
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
D7 Bugis & Beach Road
$7.06 psf median
CCRD2 Tanjong Pagar & Anson
$7.30 psf median
CCRD1 Raffles Place & Marina Bay
$6.72 psf median
District 3 questions
Where is District 3 in Singapore?
District 3 covers Queenstown, Tiong Bahru. It roughly corresponds to the Bukit Merah, Queenstown planning areas.
Is District 3 in the CCR, RCR or OCR?
District 3 is mainly in the Rest of Central Region (RCR).
How much is condo rent in District 3?
In Q3 2026 the median condo rent in District 3 was $7.02 per square foot per month across 27 developments, based on 1,409 rental contracts lodged with the authorities. That is about $5,600 a month for an 800 sq ft unit.
Which MRT stations serve District 3?
Stations in and around District 3 include Tiong Bahru, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Havelock.