{"id":69005,"date":"2023-09-14T15:45:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=69005"},"modified":"2023-09-14T15:50:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:50:09","slug":"dormitory-rental-rates-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/dormitory-rental-rates-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"The skyrocketing dormitory rental rates in Singapore: What&#8217;s up with that?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\r\n<p>Singapore, land of opportunity, delicious food, and&#8230; skyrocketing dormitory rental rates? Yep, you read that right. If you thought your HDB flat&#8217;s rent was high, wait till you hear about the recent surge in dormitory rental rates. Let&#8217;s dive deep into this pressing issue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-shocking-rise-in-rental-rates\">The shocking rise in rental rates<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Construction firms see dormitory rental rates more than double\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hKxkY5kFKBA\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The dormitory rental rates have seen a significant increase in recent times. According to the video from Channel News Asia, construction firms in Singapore have reported that dormitory rental rates have more than doubled since the previous lease tenure. This surge in rental rates can be attributed to various factors, including increased demand for dormitory beds, especially with the reopening of the economy and the influx of foreign workers. The exact figures for the increase in rental rates vary, but the trend is clear: the costs are going up, and they&#8217;re going up fast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/how-save-on-rental-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renting in 2023? Here\u2019s how to save on rental rates<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-implications-of-the-dormitory-rent-surge\">Implications of the dormitory rent surge<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The construction sector, the backbone of our city&#8217;s ever-evolving skyline, has been hit hard. With construction work back in full swing, firms have had to hire more workers, leading to an increased demand for dormitory beds. However, the high rental rates have made some firms rethink their strategies. They&#8217;re now investing more in machinery and methods like pre-casting to reduce manpower needs. But it&#8217;s not all rosy for everyone. Smaller construction companies, which rely heavily on physical manpower, are feeling the pinch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The surge in dormitory rental rates has wide-reaching implications, especially for the construction industry. With the construction sector back in full swing post-pandemic, there&#8217;s been an increased demand for workers, leading to a higher demand for dormitory beds. The video from Channel News Asia highlights the challenges faced by construction firms due to these rising costs. High rental rates mean increased overhead costs for these firms, which can impact their profitability. Moreover, the increased costs are also felt by the foreign workers, who often have to bear the brunt of these hikes, leading to a higher cost of living for them. The government and related agencies are aware of these challenges and are looking into measures to address them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>[xyz-ihs snippet=&#8221;Property-Value-Widget-Code&#8221;]<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On the brighter side, the government&#8217;s stepping in. Since February 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/dorm-rentals-continue-to-climb-despite-more-beds-constraining-further-growth-in-foreign-worker-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">employers operating factory-converted dorms (FCDs) can rent out spare beds to other companies<\/a>. Plus, dorms with extra space can retrofit their premises to add more beds, provided they stick to the rules. But even dorm operators aren&#8217;t having a ball. Rising rates reflect not just the current shortage but also the increased costs for dorm operators. Johnathan Cheah of Dormitory Association Singapore Limited (DASL) mentioned the challenges of adopting easing measures, like converting communal spaces into beds for rent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-human-side-of-the-story\">The human side of the story<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-69011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908.jpg\" alt=\"dormitory rental rates in singapore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jon-tyson-Hl1eeC7D-Mk-unsplash-e1694674499908-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash)<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Behind these rising numbers are real people with dreams, aspirations, and families to support. Imagine being thousands of miles away from home, working hard, and then having to allocate a significant chunk of your salary to rent. It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/rent-decline-foreign-worker-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a tough pill to swallow<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-silver-lining\">The silver lining<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-69012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627.jpg\" alt=\"dormitory rental rates in singapore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/faris-mohammed-nYGVN45DOHg-unsplash-e1694674624627-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image credit: Faris Mohammed on Unsplash)<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the situation seems grim, it&#8217;s not all doom and gloom. With increased awareness and government interventions, there&#8217;s hope for a more balanced dormitory rental landscape in Singapore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/foreign-workers-singapore-more-living-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign workers in Singapore need more space, but how much?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rising dormitory rental rates in Singapore are more than just numbers. They impact real lives, the construction industry, and the economy. But with awareness, understanding, and collective effort, we can navigate these choppy waters. After all, as they say in the Lion City, &#8220;<em>Majulah Singapura<\/em>!&#8221; (Onward Singapore!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"portal-widget-tab-panel-6aee052b326ef\" class=\"portal-widget-tab-panel\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\" id=\"swiper-container-6aee052b326ef\">\n                        <div class=\"row-title-widget\">\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-left\"><h4 class=\"portal-widget-title\">Dormitories available for you<\/h4><\/div>\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-right text-right\"><span class=\"portal-widget-see-all-link link-top\"><a href=\"\" class=\"nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/commercial\/rent\/dormitory?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">See all listings<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card 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>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>871 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 4,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/visioncrest-condo-o2oMT5dxBjaoEfr97iuirB?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/DHKMHfnMCALKCYfNknPVcG?text=Stephanie+Poon&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=43ad2f0ee712b4562567c7dfcc8bcc2534f69b51\" alt=\"River Isles Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">River Isles<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">54 Edgedale Plains \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,000 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 4,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/river-isles-condo-dJgXiRvDQuAQyc3PsqnEAd?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/R6qyQiAJChCUvF7t8Annti?text=QIU+JINGJIE%28JANE%29&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=ededce64a1d35a8696b75911f8535a90509d6eb2\" alt=\"Springdale Condominium Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Springdale Condominium<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">49 Hindhede Walk \u00b7 D21<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>180 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 2,300<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/springdale-condominium-condo-KkkmoNjoZnag5WTN8GE6yw?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/bwtmfJPK3LMhgbPkHHUokg?text=Angeline+Lee&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=1987dd661f5d422b6c9dc3e00f27fe2659985933\" alt=\"Leith Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Leith Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Leith Rd \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>200 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,400<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/leith-road-landed-dZzhWDfKasZpdgXwSuKcD5?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/hzSAzkMVkJoqZmjRUqhD95?text=Angeline+Liang&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=ef7b08260458523b6d5fe5206f6e2bcd8e404b15\" alt=\"Hertford Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Hertford Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Hertford Rd \u00b7 D8<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>5<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>5<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>2,700 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 9,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/hertford-road-landed-GUeRZ6UrUo9TLefRPxrAZS?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/c6QtSqLSos8QF9sxuk9SBE?text=LISA+THNG&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=f1a37cf2ab3584ead8287ddaa1abb24b011e4954\" alt=\"674A Jurong West Street 65 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">674A Jurong West Street 65<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 641674 \u00b7 D22<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>120 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,188<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/674a-jurong-west-street-65-hdb-RFpHY4Yo45qhJQVRARhmJj?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">PARTIALLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/beqUB9cA2H6pJkPHoh44Mg?text=Wendy+Liew&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=afb9a623ef3f6b6ef64c0b27418d3039c7ce213f\" alt=\"euHabitat Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">euHabitat<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">208 Jln Eunos \u00b7 D14<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>635 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,600<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/euhabitat-condo-kVZgsVVpRbWiXCoWJ9P32m?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/Dt276Z88BPibDkJrNB8oXP?text=Charles+Wong&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=8a5e63a169fe1d8d6a12c6942d1b858d0723eb89\" alt=\"The Tembusu Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Tembusu<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">107D Tampines Rd \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>624 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,400<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/the-tembusu-condo-KefJhLoU8L45Uj8j32zouY?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/5ndM2uosxGQhceQnKHJA87?text=Jon+Tay&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=e01fb3662b5beba54965fe01159a48c2723623f8\" alt=\"190B Rivervale Drive Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">190B Rivervale Drive<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 542190 \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                               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background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/jr9RUfJKcAbqsEDz3t9YPE?text=Joleen+Tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=1d5e63d28a8f03b92529b9a5864befe504890081\" alt=\"The Rochester Residences Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Rochester Residences<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">33 Rochester Dr \u00b7 D5<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,861 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 11,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/the-rochester-residences-condo-CPatVw3RXRgzQEBwFQ4eaF?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/gxudQLAkbjhvPCsxQwuic2?text=George+Wang+Y.&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=2a891ef67f85a340780bb0d450ae2e4fa835d041\" alt=\"288G Bukit Batok Street 25 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">288G Bukit Batok Street 25<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 656288 \u00b7 D23<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>120 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 850<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/288g-bukit-batok-street-25-hdb-Vo8SvvKP8R9REPfzbB4zsf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          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src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>700 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/181a-boon-lay-drive-hdb-MnPJvczE8YUdvba7ty4oE7?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/UUEG4KngvGfVAXGXehZdri?text=Clement&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=3b78b690b9d1b7705f0a83f715e0eab2c8f113b7\" alt=\"8 Bassein Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                  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>\n                                    <span>452 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,200<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/8-bassein-condo-GbpvfygnEzHQcLyhiYR5MB?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <!-- Add Arrows -->\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore, land of opportunity, delicious food, and&#8230; skyrocketing dormitory rental rates? 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