Tiong Bahru, Singapore.
Singapore’s art deco walk-up neighbourhood, the most photographed and the most beloved.
A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in Tiong Bahru, Singapore: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.
Best Singapore neighbourhood for walking.
Tiong Bahru Bakery is genuinely worth the hype.
Quiet, beautiful, expensive. Worth it.
What you get
- Most walkable neighbourhood in Singapore
- Best preserved pre-war architecture
- Real wet market still operating
What you give up
- Top-quartile rent in Singapore
- Limited variety of restaurants
- Tourist heavy on weekends
Is Tiong Bahru a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Singapore?
Tiong Bahru is considered very safe, with a Walk Score of 92/100 and median rent around S$22,400 per m². It is best suited for couples, heritage lovers, walkers. Singapore’s art deco walk-up neighbourhood, the most photographed and the most beloved.
How much does it cost to rent in Tiong Bahru, Singapore?
Median asking rent in Tiong Bahru is roughly S$22,400 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Singapore neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Top-quartile rent in Singapore. Limited variety of restaurants
Is Tiong Bahru a safe neighborhood?
Tiong Bahru is considered very safe. Our safety grade is A, based on official Singapore police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.
Is Tiong Bahru walkable?
Yes, Tiong Bahru is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 92/100. Average ambient noise: 56 dB.
What is Tiong Bahru known for?
Pre-war SIT walk-up apartments preserved as a heritage zone, Tiong Bahru Bakery as the social hub, indie bookstores, and a wet market that’s still real. The closest Singapore comes to a walking neighbourhood. Most walkable neighbourhood in Singapore. Best preserved pre-war architecture. Real wet market still operating
Who is Tiong Bahru best for?
Tiong Bahru is best for couples, heritage lovers, walkers. Singapore’s art deco walk-up neighbourhood, the most photographed and the most beloved.
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