Rental Yield Map
Gross rental yield across districts
Gross rental yields range from 3.3% in District 25 down to 1.4% in District 17 across 27 mapped districts, averaging 2.3%. Source: URA caveat data, as of Jul 2026.
The displayed price basis is median PSF × average sold area for the same district and period; it is the exact denominator used in the yield formula. Each row needs at least five rental and five sales records. These are gross figures — before maintenance, tax, vacancy and financing.
| Rank | District | Gross yield | Avg rent | Reference price | Rent / sales records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | D25 | 3.3% | $4,512/mo | $1,633,858 | 895 / 311 |
| #2 | D7 | 3.2% | $5,315/mo | $2,017,253 | 1,793 / 187 |
| #3 | D4 | 3.0% | $8,582/mo | $3,456,157 | 1,974 / 307 |
| #4 | D22 | 2.9% | $4,739/mo | $1,945,221 | 2,706 / 528 |
| #5 | D8 | 2.9% | $4,311/mo | $1,784,056 | 2,106 / 219 |
| #6 | D1 | 2.9% | $6,340/mo | $2,639,393 | 2,430 / 432 |
| #7 | D2 | 2.8% | $4,983/mo | $2,173,447 | 2,186 / 350 |
| #8 | D9 | 2.7% | $6,833/mo | $2,988,641 | 8,825 / 1,801 |
| #9 | D27 | 2.7% | $3,862/mo | $1,709,806 | 1,760 / 1,063 |
| #10 | D23 | 2.7% | $4,004/mo | $1,782,153 | 3,779 / 1,252 |
Understanding Rental Yields
Reviewed by ShiokNest Editorial Team Updated Data sources Methodology
Key Takeaways
- Top three by gross yield: D25 (3.3%), D7 (3.2%), D4 (3.0%).
- Districts mapped: 27.
- Source: URA caveat data, as of Jul 2026.
What It Does
Gross rental yield = (annual rent ÷ purchase price) × 100. The benchmarks above help contextualise yields: CPF OA (2.5%) is the risk-free floor, fixed deposits (~3.0%) represent low-risk alternatives, and S-REITs (~5.0%) offer a liquid real estate benchmark. A property yielding below CPF OA is effectively losing money in opportunity cost terms.
Why It Matters
Yield Benchmarks by Segment (2025)
- CCR: 2.5-3.0% gross yield — lower due to high purchase prices. Best for capital preservation + prestige.
- RCR: 3.0-3.5% — balanced risk-return profile. Strong expat tenant demand in districts like D3, D15.
- OCR: 3.5-4.5% — highest yields. Districts like D19 (Punggol/Hougang) and D22 (Jurong) consistently top the charts.
Global Context
Singapore gross yields (3-4%) compare to Dubai (6-10%), Tokyo (4-5%), and London (4-5%). While yields are moderate, Singapore offers strong currency stability, rule of law, and consistent capital appreciation that offset the lower income returns. After deducting mortgage, property tax, maintenance, and agent fees, net yield typically drops to 1.3-1.8%.
How It Works
- Pan and zoom to the area of Singapore you are interested in.
- Use the filter panel to narrow results by district, bedroom type, or price range.
- Hover any marker or polygon for a tooltip with exact values.
Tips & Pitfalls
Common Pitfalls
- Judging a district by headline colour alone — the underlying sample size varies wildly across Singapore.
- Confusing median with mean when both are shown — means are skewed by luxury outliers.
- Forgetting that new-launch prices are discounted — resale prices are a better benchmark for fair value.