Central Singapore
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Overview
Annual Rev
S$38.7k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 S$2••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
18 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
S$77
12 mo avg
↓31%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Central Singapore market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets Allowed | 18 (7%) | +$84,519 (+146%) | $142,389 | $57,870 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (SGD 22)
Studio (SGD 11)
2 bedrooms (SGD 11)
3 bedrooms (SGD 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (99%)
Independent hosts (1%)
As of June 2026, Singapore has 837 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 36% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Central Singapore generates S$27K per year. High-performing properties earn S$87K/year, while low-performing properties earn S$5K/year. Despite a 36% supply contraction year-over-year, revenue grew 19%, indicating tightening supply is outpacing demand recovery. The wide performance gap suggests market segmentation where property differentiation significantly influences returns in a relatively constrained market.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Central Singapore. Average annual revenue is S$27K with 29% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to S$87K/year. The sharp supply decline combined with revenue growth suggests tightening market conditions that favor remaining listings, though the wide gap between average and top performers indicates significant performance variance within the market.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Central Singapore is 29%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of S$279, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of S$58 per day.
2-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Central Singapore, with annual revenue of S$33K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Central Singapore market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Central Singapore area. Singapore: Strict. Minimum 3-month rental period for private properties, 6 months for HDB flats. No short-term rentals under 90 days allowed. Registration required. Very active enforcement by URA with heavy fines up to S$200,000, repeat offenders face prosecution. Platforms cooperate with authorities. Illegal listings regularly removed and penalized. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Central Singapore Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 36% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply. The significant gap between average revenue ($26,658) and high-performing properties ($87,042) suggests differentiated market conditions where property positioning and pricing strategy create substantial performance variance.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -6% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (August-May) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Central Singapore listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (97%), Kitchen (91%), Washing Machine (89%), Elevator (75%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pets Allowed, Bbq, Pool, with Pets Allowed properties earning approximately 157% more (S$147K/year vs S$57K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Central Singapore over the last 12 months: May: S$943, June: S$921, July: S$2K, August: S$1K, September: S$2K, October: S$2K, November: S$2K, December: S$2K, January: S$2K, February: S$2K, March: S$2K, April: S$2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Central Singapore is S$279, up 41% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average S$255/night, 2-bedroom properties average S$467/night, 3-bedroom properties average S$737/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.
Guests in Central Singapore book an average of 19 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 19 days, 2-bedroom: 19 days, 3-bedroom: 25 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Central Singapore Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 36%, revenue per listing increased 19%, occupancy fell 22%, average nightly rates increased 41%, and lead time decreased 21%. The sharp supply contraction outpacing occupancy decline signals strong pricing power, though the wide gap between average ($26,658) and top-performing listings ($87,042) suggests success concentrates among premium properties commanding higher rates.
In Central Singapore, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 11% higher occupancy than weekdays.