Accomodation Options for Students

There are number of student hostels in Singapore that offer to students accommodation at modest rates. Depending on the requirements of students, some of these hostels may offer laundry, meal, and other optional service.

The hostels charge between $ 350 - $550 on twin-sharing. This will depend on whether they require laundry service and meal (lunch, or dinner or both). Of course, the wider the range of services provided, the greater the charge. The rates may be 15-20% cheaper if more students share the room e.g. 3 or 4 to a room. Cheaper still, if they are used to dormitory living (sometimes up to 10 students per large room). But this may be at the expense of individual comfort since some may not be accustomed to having too many students around while they are studying. All these factors would have to be considered by the student in deciding his/her accommodation option.

For other option, students could generally rent a Housing & Development Board (HDB) accommodation between S$600 – S$800 on twin sharing per room depending on locality, size, transport convenience and proximity to food centres and other amenities. For private apartments and condominiums, this could rise to S$1,000 and above with meals and laundry services charged separately.

Most accommodation is let out to students on 3-month; 6 month and 12 months’ lease agreement. More often, the landlord will demand an advance payment or deposit to cover for 3 months or more. There are also some landlords who are willing to let out rooms for rent at monthly advance payment. This is entirely up for both parties to negotiate or through a service agent engaged by TCM Professional Centre.

It would be wise for students to seek assistance from the School’s Student Welfare Officer (SWO) for some guidance on the choice, type of accommodation, charges and other service requirements before setting out to do their own private arrangement, especially if there are contractual obligations involved in renting a room in a private apartment or condominium unit.

Our recruitment agent will also play a role in advising on the accommodation option.