Central Singapore
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Overview
Annual Rev
S$40.6k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
S$269
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
17 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
S$79
12 mo avg
↓23%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Central Singapore market data as of September 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 | — | +$59,970 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$5•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
1 bedroom (SGD 22)
2 bedrooms (SGD 11)
3 bedrooms (SGD 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (98%)
Independent hosts (2%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Central Singapore market averaged 688 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 43% from a year earlier and down 17% over two years.
An average Central Singapore listing earns S$34K/year. High-performing listings earn S$88K, while low-performing listings earn S$9K.
Average occupancy in Central Singapore is 30%, producing RevPAR of S$72 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Central Singapore, at S$52K.
Rules vary across Central Singapore. Singapore: Strict. Minimum 3-month stay for private properties, 6-month for HDB flats. No permits issued for shorter rentals. Owner-occupancy required for HDB. Active enforcement by URA and HDB with heavy fines up to S$200,000 and possible imprisonment. Platform cooperation mandatory. Illegal short-term rentals actively prosecuted despite underground market existence. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Central Singapore Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 43% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 77%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in May and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (100%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pets Allowed (+132%), Bbq (+102%), Pool (+69%).
Average daily rate in Central Singapore is S$295, up 37% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Central Singapore book an average of 18 days in advance, down 18% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 1-bedroom listings to 23 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 22% higher than weekday occupancy.