Retail premises to rent in Singapore
Shophouse and shop units in Singapore are listed at about S$3,900 to S$7,100 a month, and suburban retail at S$8.00 to S$15.00 per sq ft. To get a figure for your location and size, describe the unit in a BlaBlaPrice request, and registered sellers reply in the chat with their terms.
Approximate prices in Singapore, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Premises | Price as listed |
|---|
| Shophouse or shop unit | S$3,900 to S$7,100 a month |
| Factory or workshop, 1,500 sq ft | S$3,000 listed, S$2.00 per sq ft |
| Suburban retail | S$8.00 to S$15.00 per sq ft |
| Short-term shop space | S$80 to S$8,500, average around S$1,300 |
Rules to read before you sign
Retail leasing in Singapore follows the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Act 2023, which sets the terms on which retail premises may be leased and how disputes are resolved. The Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises adds detail on fees: tenants' third-party costs, such as consultant and vetting fees, must be communicated upfront, and the Code describes a "whichever is higher" formula that applies unless both parties agree otherwise. Ask the landlord for the full fee list in writing.
Power, water and drainage
Ask for the electrical capacity, the water and drainage connections and whether extraction is allowed before you commit, because these decide what the unit can be used for. Listings in Singapore give floor area in square feet and rent per square foot, so compare units on the same basis and ask for the total.
Season and timing
Singapore has no winter or summer, only wet and dry seasons, so a lease can start in any month of the year. The wet season makes a covered entrance and good drainage more useful for customers, and the hot, humid climate makes cooling a running cost worth checking in the lease.
What to write in your request
Name the town or address you want, such as Tampines, Jurong West, Woodlands or Ang Mo Kio, and the floor area in square feet. Add the premises type, your business type, the monthly rent you can pay in S$, whether you need a street-facing entrance, and the lease term you want. Those details let sellers quote a figure for that unit.
Free for buyers. Describe the unit in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat, and the AI asks about anything missing, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Singapore and shows what it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice answer in the chat with their own terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them, and you can send your request link to agents you already know. For more options see commercial property for rent, offices to rent or create a request.
Questions and answers
How much does retail premises rent cost in Singapore?
Shophouse and shop units are listed at about S$3,900 to S$7,100 a month, and suburban retail at S$8.00 to S$15.00 per sq ft, according to sellers' websites in November 2026.
Are there rules on lease terms?
Yes. The Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Act 2023 sets the terms on which retail premises may be leased and how disputes are resolved, and a Code of Conduct covers the fees.
Who pays consultant and vetting fees?
The Code requires tenants' third-party costs, such as consultant and vetting fees, to be communicated upfront. Ask the landlord for the full list before you sign.
Should I check electricity and drainage?
Yes. Ask for the electrical capacity, water, drainage and extraction details before you commit, especially if your business needs extraction.
