HDB rents rise 1.6% YoY in August as monthly volumes slip

Compared to July, HDB rental prices and volumes were lower.

HDB rental prices rose by 1.6% year-on-year (YoY) in August, with rents for both mature and non-mature estates being higher than a year ago, according to data from SRX and 99.co.

Rental prices for mature estates rose by 1.9% YoY, whilst non-mature estates’ rental prices climbed by 1.3% YoY.

Compared to July, HDB rental prices were slightly lower by 0.7%. Rental prices in mature and non-mature estates decreased by 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively.

An estimated 2,805 HDB flats were rented in August, higher by 1.3% year-on-year (YoY), but lower by 9.5% compared to the 3,099 HDB flats rented in July 2026.

4-room flats made up the largest share of rental volumes at 38.8%, followed by 3-room flags at 32.7%, 5-room flats at 23.5%, and executive flats at 5%.

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