Overview
This property is a private room within a two‑bedroom apartment located at 455 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259750. The listing describes it as a unit type that can function as a one‑bedroom, an ensuite, or an independent house — likely meaning the room has its own bathroom and the apartment is leased per room rather than as a whole unit. The rent is SGD 2,400 to SGD 2,800 per month, with a minimum lease of 3 months. Availability begins 03 July 2026.
The apartment sits in a residential area near several university campuses and is within a short commute to the city centre. The building offers a laundry facility, and the property is tagged as “exclusive” and “featured” on the listing platform.
Who This Residence Suits / Doesn’t Suit
Suits:
- Students or young professionals who prefer a quiet, calm environment. Multiple reviews highlight the peaceful atmosphere.
- Those comfortable with self‑service living: you will need to bring your own bedding, do your own laundry, and clean the room. The apartment has washing and drying machines (likely coin‑operated or pay‑per‑use).
- Individuals who value proximity to university campuses. One reviewer mentions the property is close to their daughter’s university, and another says “nearby” to a campus.
- People open to cultural exchange. One resident enjoyed celebrations such as Chinese New Year and Christmas organised by the accommodation.
Doesn’t suit:
- Budget‑conscious tenants. At SGD 2,400–2,800 per month, this is significantly above the city’s lowest recorded asking price of SGD 207 per week (approx. SGD 828 per month). The rent covers the room only — not utilities, laundry, or bedding. Extra costs add up.
- Anyone seeking a fully furnished, all‑inclusive experience. The reviews explicitly state you must prepare everything yourself, including blankets, and pay separately for washing/drying. The outdoor gym had a broken fan during one resident’s stay.
- Short‑term visitors wanting less than 3 months. The minimum lease is three months.
- Those who prefer a live‑in landlord or on‑site management. The nature of this listing (a room in an apartment) may mean you share with another tenant; the operator’s support structure is not detailed.
What Residents Say
Three Google reviews (total rating 4.5 stars from 52 reviews) are available. Quoting verbatim:
Ian Chan (3 stars):
“Have a really cozy environment nearby. The rent is not cheap, but everything need to prepared by yourself including the blanket. Also need to pay for the washing machine and dryer and clean the bed sheet yourself. Outdoor gym is so hot and the fan were broken. (Half year staying experience.)”
Rutuja Prabhune (5 stars):
“I came at campus by the assembly place in May 2025. And it was great living here. Nice place to live, enjoy and study. Making New Friends from different cultures. Also Accomodations has celebration such as Chinese New Year, Christmas celebrations etc. Campus by the assembly place feels like home far away from your home”
S S Family First (5 stars):
“Nice place for students, very calm and quiet with all the facilities. Our daughter is staying here and finds it very convenient. It is close to her University.”
These reviews collectively confirm that the environment is calm and convenient for university students, but also point out that the rent is high and that you must handle your own bedding, laundry, and cleaning. The social aspect — cultural celebrations and meeting people from different backgrounds — is praised.
Price Positioning vs City Average
The city’s from price across all listed properties is SGD 207 per week (indicative — confirm with the operator). That works out to roughly SGD 828 per month. This residence’s monthly rent of SGD 2,400–2,800 is about three to three‑and‑a‑half times the city’s entry‑level price point.
For context, the city has 129 properties listed on the platform, meaning there is a wide range of options at different budgets. The 455 Bukit Timah Road apartment sits at the upper end of the market, likely reflecting its specific location (near universities) and the private room with ensuite arrangement. Renters should compare this against other shared apartments or purpose‑built student accommodation in the same vicinity.
Room Type Guidance
The listing includes three unit type descriptors: 1b, ensuite, and independent_house. In practice, this means you are renting a single bedroom that has its own bathroom (ensuite) within a two‑bedroom apartment. The apartment is not a full house; “independent_house” may refer to the property being a standalone building or a unit within a small development. The room is private, and you will share common areas (kitchen, living room) with one other tenant.
If you are looking for a studio or a shared flat, this is not that. It is a single room with ensuite. The lease is per room, not per bed.
Booking Timing
Availability starts 03 July 2026. Given the property’s limited capacity (one room), early booking is advisable — especially for students planning to begin studies in the August 2026 semester. The minimum 3‑month lease means you can commit for the first semester and decide whether to extend. Given the high rent and the need to handle your own setup, consider visiting the property or requesting photos/video of the room, outdoor gym, and laundry area before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the rent?
The rent (SGD 2,400–2,800 monthly, indicative — confirm with the operator) covers the room itself. Utilities (electricity, water, internet) are not explicitly mentioned — verify with the operator. You will need to bring your own bedding (blanket, pillow, sheets). Washing machine and dryer usage likely incurs an extra fee (pay‑per‑load). Cleaning supplies and bed sheet laundry are your responsibility.
Is the property close to universities?
One reviewer states it is “close to her University.” Another mentions coming to a campus “by the assembly place.” The address on Bukit Timah Road is near several higher education institutions in the western and central corridor of Singapore. Exact distances are not provided, but you can expect a commute by bus or MRT to most major university campuses within 15–30 minutes. Confirm the specific location with the operator.
What are the lease terms and cancellation policy?
Minimum lease: 3 months. The listed available date is 03 July 2026. Deposit amount is not given here — ask the operator. Cancellation terms are not disclosed in the available data. Always read the tenancy agreement carefully before paying any deposit.
Sources & data date: 2026-07
For current availability, photos, and to confirm pricing and lease conditions, use the on‑site assistant on the listing page.
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