Best Rental Yield Condos in District 22 (Jurong)

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District 22 (Jurong East, Boon Lay, Lakeside, Pioneer) delivers strong suburban rental yields. Legacy leasehold (Lakepoint Condominium, Lakeside Tower) push past 4%, while new launches like SORA and The LakeGarden Residences sit at blended 3.3–3.8% — still ahead of core CCR markets — buoyed by JLD's growing employment base and incoming JRL.

Jurong East has quietly shed its overlooked west-end suburb reputation. URA's designation of JLD as country's second CBD has redrawn the investment map for D22. Today, JLD anchors employment cluster including International Business Park (Agilent, DHL, Tata Consultancy Services and dozens of MNC regional offices), JEM–Westgate–IMM retail corridor, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

For buy-to-let investors: D22 prices remain 25–40% below comparable RCR while achievable rents have converged closer to parity. That spread = engine of D22's above-average gross yields.

JLD master plan: 100,000 new jobs and 20,000 new homes over next two decades. Transformative catalyst: Jurong Region Line (JRL) opening progressively from mid-2028 — three new stations serving Boon Lay/Jurong West.

Demand structurally supported by Jurong Island's petrochemical/energy workforce. Vacancy for well-maintained 2BR/3BR units in Lakeside has held below 4% through 2024–2025.

For: First-time buyersHDB upgradersInvestors
Source: URA REALIS
Data as of July 2026

Rental yield is the rawest measure of cash-flow-to-capital efficiency in any condo purchase. In Singapore, gross yields typically range from 2.5% in the CCR to 4.5% in the OCR, with mass-market one-bedders often at the top of that band. This article ranks condos by recent rental and sales data to surface the highest-yielding options in the selected district — but remember that yield alone does not tell the whole story: liquidity, tenure, and capital appreciation matter too.

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Use net yield, not gross, for the actual return
Gross yield ignores maintenance fees, property tax, agent commission, and vacancy. A 4.5% gross yield typically translates to ~3.0–3.3% net — still respectable, but the gap is meaningful for cash-flow planning. Always run the numbers post-cost before committing.

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District 22 (Jurong) is in Singapore's Outside Central Region. We ranked all condos in this district by gross rental yield using the latest 24 months of sales data and 12 months of rental data to find the best income-generating properties.

Top Rental Yield Condos in District 22

CondoAvg PSFAvg PriceAvg RentGross YieldTenure
SUMMERDALE$990 psf$1,361,285$4,720/mo4.2%99 yrs lease commencing from 1997
WESTWOOD RESIDENCES$1,347 psf$1,493,327$5,034/mo4.0%99 yrs lease commencing from 2014
THE FLORAVALE$1,064 psf$1,376,732$4,623/mo4.0%99 yrs lease commencing from 1997
WESTMERE$1,135 psf$1,378,784$4,430/mo3.9%99 yrs lease commencing from 1996
WESTVILLE$1,217 psf$2,532,775$8,111/mo3.8%99 yrs lease commencing from 1994
J GATEWAY$2,054 psf$1,460,238$4,618/mo3.8%99 yrs lease commencing from 2012
WESTWOOD PARK$1,272 psf$2,393,353$7,320/mo3.7%99 yrs lease commencing from 1994
LAKE GRANDE$1,847 psf$1,364,039$4,149/mo3.7%99 yrs lease commencing from 2015
THE WOODS$638 psf$2,554,429$7,700/mo3.6%99 yrs lease commencing from 2010
LAKEPOINT CONDOMINIUM$882 psf$1,596,107$4,810/mo3.6%99 yrs lease commencing from 1983
PARC VISTA$1,144 psf$1,363,578$4,109/mo3.6%99 yrs lease commencing from 1995
LAKESIDE GROVE$1,515 psf$2,618,600$7,850/mo3.6%99 yrs lease commencing from 1996
LAKE LIFE$1,446 psf$1,663,898$4,973/mo3.6%99 yrs lease commencing from 2013
THE MAYFAIR$1,222 psf$1,424,004$4,222/mo3.6%99 yrs lease commencing from 1996
PARC OASIS$1,233 psf$1,573,227$4,635/mo3.5%99 yrs lease commencing from 1991

Investment Considerations

  • Gross vs net yield: Deduct maintenance fees (~$300–$800/mo), property tax, and agent commission (1 month) for a realistic net yield.
  • Tenant demand: Higher yields often come from smaller units near MRT stations or business hubs — check vacancy rates.
  • Capital appreciation: High-yield condos may have lower capital growth; balance yield with appreciation potential.
  • Use the ROI Calculator to model your total return including leverage.
  • Compare across districts with the District Comparison Tool.

D22 yield benchmarks (Q4 2025):

ProjectTenureApprox PSFIndicative 2BR RentGross YieldSub-zone
Lakepoint Condominium99-yr (1984)~$890$2,800–3,2004.2–4.8%Lakeside
Lakeside Tower99-yr (1988)~$960$2,900–3,4004.0–4.5%Lakeside
Caspian99-yr (2011)~$1,250$3,400–3,9003.7–4.1%Lakeside
Lakefront Residence99-yr (2014)~$1,320$3,500–4,1003.6–3.9%Lakeside
SORA99-yr (2027)~$2,160$4,500–5,2003.3–3.6%Yuan Ching
The LakeGarden Residences99-yr (2027)~$2,120$4,300–5,0003.2–3.5%Boon Lay
J'den99-yr (2027)~$2,500$4,800–5,5002.9–3.2%Jurong East

Yield inversion: Lakepoint Condominium (1984 vintage, sub-$900 psf, Lakeside MRT) produces yields newer D22 launches cannot match. Among new launches, SORA edges out J'den on yield (440-unit scale, lake-facing). J'den's integrated development premium compresses yield to low 3s — capital appreciation play.

District blended gross yield ~3.3% — above Singapore avg 2.8–3.0% and CCR 2.3–2.6%.

  1. Screen by entry PSF, not headline address. Prioritise sub-$1,400 PSF legacy projects.
  2. Target 2BR units for liquidity. IBP office workers + Jurong Island contractors demand 2BR.
  3. Time new-launch entry before JRL opening (mid-2028). Boon Lay sub-zone (LakeGarden) benefits disproportionately.
  4. Factor lease decay on pre-2000 projects. Lakepoint, Lakeside Tower <60 years remaining = constrained financing.
  5. Budget renovation $30K–$60K on legacy stock.
  6. Verify rental demand seasonality. Many IBP MNC tenants on Jan/Jul lease renewal cycles.

Methodology & Sources

This analysis covers full-year 2026 data and refreshes one-time.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Sales data: URA REALIS (past 24 months, min 2 transactions per condo)
  • Rental data: URA REALIS (past 12 months, min 2 leases per condo)
  • Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg transaction price × 100

Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good gross rental yield in Singapore?
2.5–3.0% in the CCR is typical, 3.0–3.5% in the RCR, and 3.5–4.5% in the OCR. Net yield (after maintenance, tax, vacancy, and agent fees) is usually 1.0–1.5% lower than gross. Anything above 4.5% gross deserves extra scrutiny — check if the quoted rent is sustainable.
Why does yield matter more than capital gain?
It does not necessarily — in Singapore's tight supply market, capital appreciation has historically delivered more total return than rental income. However, yield tells you whether the property will be cash-flow positive during your hold period, which matters if interest rates rise or rental demand weakens.
Should I buy freehold or leasehold for rental yield?
Leasehold (99-year) condos usually show higher gross yields at purchase because the entry price is lower, but freehold holds its rent better past year 40 as leasehold peers start to feel lease decay.
Which D22 condo offers highest yield?

Lakepoint Condominium 4.2–4.8% gross on well-renovated 2BR — low sub-$900 PSF entry. Weigh against lease tenure and CPF/financing constraints.

How will JRL affect yields?

Mid-2028 onwards adds 3 stations Boon Lay/Jurong West. Sub-zones currently underserved by rail (Boon Lay Way, Yuan Ching Road) see rental demand and achievable rents increase.

What tenants rent in D22?

Mid-to-senior PMET in IBP/JLD office towers; Jurong Island petrochemical/energy workers (2–3 year postings); Canadian International School/Dulwich families; Ng Teng Fong General Hospital healthcare professionals.

Are older Lakeside condos worth buying for yield?

Pure gross yield: yes (sub-$1,000 PSF gives yields new launches cannot match). But financing constraints, CPF restrictions, narrower buyer pool require 15–20 year horizon with clear exit/en-bloc thesis.

Typical 2BR rent in Jurong East?

$3,200–$4,500/month depending on age, renovation, MRT proximity. New launches upper end; legacy in good condition $2,800–$3,500.