How much can a landlord raise rent in Singapore? The short answer: Market rate (no fixed cap), with 30 days notice required. Here's the full breakdown of Singapore's rent increase rules for 2026.
Get RentFlow — free Get it on Google Play| Maximum rent increase | Market rate (no fixed cap) |
| Benchmark / index | Market rate |
| Notice required | 30 days |
| How often increases are allowed | Once every 12 months |
| Rent control | No national cap |
ℹ️ Values are approximate and index rates change frequently. Always verify the current figure with the official source before applying an increase. (Data: 2026-Q3.)
No rent control in Singapore. Market-based rent setting. Standard lease is 1–2 years. Increases negotiated upon renewal. Tenant Protection Framework applies to unconscionable terms.
Residential Tenancies Act 2022
In Singapore, the rent increase limit is: Market rate (no fixed cap). No rent control in Singapore. Market-based rent setting. Standard lease is 1–2 years. Increases negotiated upon renewal. Tenant Protection Framework applies to unconscionable terms.
Singapore requires 30 days written notice before a rent increase takes effect. Increases are generally allowed once every 12 months.
There is no national rent cap in Singapore.
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