What District 8 is like
District 8 is one of the most affordable ways to live near the city centre. It is busy and colourful, with shophouses, hawker food and the 24-hour Mustafa Centre. The condo stock is a mix of older freehold walk-ups and newer towers around Farrer Park, which has grown into a medical and hotel cluster.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious buyers who want a central address, and landlords renting to healthcare staff and young professionals.
Landmarks
- Mustafa Centre
- Tekka Centre
- City Square Mall
- Farrer Park Hospital
- Jalan Besar Stadium
MRT stations
Stations in and around District 8:
- Little India
- Farrer Park
- Jalan Besar
Market segment
URA groups private homes into three segments. District 8 falls mainly in the Rest of Central Region (RCR). How CCR, RCR and OCR work.
Condo rents in District 8
In Q3 2026, tenants signed 339 leases across 11 condo developments in District 8 that had enough contracts for URA to publish a median. The district median was $5.90 per square foot per month, 7% above the island-wide figure of $5.53. Medians ranged from $4.24 at Cityscape @Farrer Park to $7.63 at Cherryloft.
What a unit rents for
| Unit size | At the district median |
|---|---|
| 500 sq ft, typical one-bedroom | $2,950 |
| 800 sq ft, typical two-bedroom | $4,700 |
| 1,200 sq ft, typical three-bedroom | $7,100 |
Estimates only. Smaller units usually rent for more per square foot than larger ones.
Rent by development
| Development | Median $ psf | Middle 50% | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryloft | $7.63 | $6.97 – $7.71 | 11 |
| Jool Suites | $7.55 | $6.92 – $7.82 | 11 |
| Piccadilly Grand | $7.36 | $6.66 – $7.60 | 27 |
| Uptown @ Farrer | $7.06 | $6.47 – $7.25 | 24 |
| Sturdee Residences | $6.92 | $6.37 – $7.86 | 36 |
| Rangoon 88 | $6.55 | $4.97 – $6.79 | 11 |
| Citylights | $5.90 | $5.60 – $6.43 | 51 |
| Forte Suites | $5.78 | $5.61 – $6.47 | 22 |
| City Square Residences | $5.24 | $4.94 – $5.84 | 104 |
| Kerrisdale | $4.54 | $4.37 – $4.66 | 23 |
| Cityscape @Farrer Park | $4.24 | $4.09 – $4.27 | 19 |
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
D13 Potong Pasir & MacPherson
$5.91 psf median
RCRD14 Geylang, Paya Lebar & Eunos
$6.00 psf median
CCRD11 Novena & Newton
$5.75 psf median
District 8 questions
Where is District 8 in Singapore?
District 8 covers Little India. It roughly corresponds to the Rochor, Kallang planning areas.
Is District 8 in the CCR, RCR or OCR?
District 8 is mainly in the Rest of Central Region (RCR).
How much is condo rent in District 8?
In Q3 2026 the median condo rent in District 8 was $5.90 per square foot per month across 11 developments, based on 339 rental contracts lodged with the authorities. That is about $4,700 a month for an 800 sq ft unit.
Which MRT stations serve District 8?
Stations in and around District 8 include Little India, Farrer Park, Jalan Besar.