Rent vs D09 +81.0%
Rents above district median
Alba's latest 12-month median rent is $10,500 compared with the D09 median of $5,800 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Alba rent and sale price
D09 / Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley
Address 8 Cairnhill Rise Alba Singapore 229743
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Quick summary about Alba
Alba is a freehold apartment in D09 / Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley. The page currently tracks 71 rentals and 4 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $10,500 per month from 13 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- All-time median sale price is $6,164,444, with median sale PSF at $3,149 psf from 4 sales.
- Rent is up 1.0% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 72.8% over the last 3 months.
Alba Market Brief
Compare the project with D09 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D09
Sale PSF vs D09 +19.6%
Sale PSF above district median
Alba's all-time median sale PSF is $3,149 psf versus the D09 median of $2,633 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.04%
Rent support below district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.04% versus a D09 screen of 2.70%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 29.7% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +0.0%
Activity is steady
Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare Alba against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $10,500
Is the asking rent fair?
$10,000 to $11,050 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $11,050 should have a visible reason.
All-time median sale PSF $3,149 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$5,980,000 to $6,350,000 and $3,050 to $3,240 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
3 bed rent $10,500
Are similar units renting for more?
3 bed and 1,800 to 1,900 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 29.7% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +0.0%
Is activity rising?
Activity is steady. Recent transaction volume is close to the prior 6-month view.
Alba Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 4 resale transactions
Total sold value $43.1M
Alba Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 71 Jun 2021 to Jun 2026
Sale transactions 4 Aug 2021 to Apr 2023
Rent trend 1.0% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 72.8% Last 3 months
Alba Location
Nearest transport, schools and daily conveniences around the project.
Project MRT School Amenities
Nearby
Approximate distance from the project. Walking, driving and transit routes may differ.
Closest MRT
NEWTON MRT STATION (NS21) 0.58 km away
NEWTON MRT STATION 0.6 km away
NEWTON MRT STATION (DT11) 0.76 km away
Schools nearby
CHATSWORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (ORCHARD CAMPUS) 0.56 km away
ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL (PRIMARY) 0.8 km away
FUREN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 0.86 km away
ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL (CLAYMORE) 1.09 km away
Amenities
CONCORDE HOTEL AND SHOPPING MALL (CAR PARK ENTRANCE) Mall / retail · 0.74 km away
FAIRPRICE FINEST THE CENTREPOINT Daily needs · 0.64 km away
ENVIRONMENT BUILDING HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 0.52 km away
Alba Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $10,400 23 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF - psf 0 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jun 2026 2 $10,400 0 - -
May 2026 1 $9,500 0 - -
Apr 2026 1 $12,000 0 - -
Mar 2026 1 $10,300 0 - -
Feb 2026 2 $9,150 0 - -
Jan 2026 1 $10,500 0 - -
Dec 2025 1 $11,700 0 - -
Nov 2025 2 $12,250 0 - -
Sept 2025 1 $9,800 0 - -
Aug 2025 1 $11,850 0 - -
Jun 2025 1 $10,000 0 - -
May 2025 2 $10,750 0 - -
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Alba Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
3 bed $10,500 $10,713 49
4 bed $12,075 $11,980 22
Alba Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
1,800 to 1,900 sqft $10,300 $10,462 22
1,900 to 2,000 sqft $11,500 $11,167 3
2,000 to 2,100 sqft $10,743 $10,884 20
2,100 to 2,200 sqft $11,050 $10,900 4
2,200 to 2,300 sqft $12,400 $12,178 20
2,300 to 2,400 sqft $10,000 $10,000 2
Alba Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
06 to 10 $4,564,444 $2,275 psf 2
11 to 15 $7,600,000 $3,989 psf 1
16 to 20 $26,380,000 $4,098 psf 1
Alba Latest Transactions
Most recent URA rentals and sales for this project.
Rentals
Sales
How to use this data
Practical guidance for renters, buyers and sellers. This is not a valuation, it is a starting point for comparing real transactions.
Rent negotiation
If you are renting
Alba shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $10,500 across 13 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $10,500
Rentals in period 13
Rent signal Strong
- If the asking rent is above the median, look for a clear reason such as larger size, newer condition, furnishings or a better stack.
- If it is below the median, check whether the unit is smaller, older, lower floor or has a shorter lease term.
Offer check
If you are buying
All-time sales at Alba show a median price of $6,164,444 and $3,149 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
All-time median sale $6,164,444
All-time median PSF $3,149 psf
Sale signal Thin
- Compare the unit against the sale by floor table before deciding whether a premium makes sense.
- Freehold should be part of the buying decision, especially when comparing against newer leasehold or nearby freehold projects.
Listing position
If you are selling
For sellers, the cleanest starting point is the project median PSF, then the latest sales and nearby project comps. Alba has 4 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Thin
Total sold value $43.1M
Latest record Jun 2026
- Use the latest sales table to avoid anchoring to stale prices when the most recent month moved differently.
- If you want to price above recent PSF, the listing needs a visible reason such as renovation, view, layout, floor or scarcity.
Run Alba numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $10,500/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $6.2M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $6.2M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $3,149 psf Estimate buyer stamp duty before offer math. Purchase timeline Offer steps Map the option fee, exercise date, stamp duty and completion.
District context
Use D09 to compare Alba against the wider area.
About this data
How to read the rental and sale figures on this page.
Rental figures come from URA private residential rent data. Rent is shown as monthly rent.
Sale figures come from private residential sale data. PSF and total selling value are shown where the needed fields are available.
Rental floor level is not available from this source, so rental analysis is split by bedroom count and floor area band.
Sale floor band is available for many sale transactions, so sale prices can be grouped by recorded floor band.
Alba FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Alba?
Alba has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $10,500 across 13 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Alba?
The all-time median sale price for Alba is $6,164,444, based on 4 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Alba?
The all-time median sale price per square foot for Alba is $3,149 psf. The average for the same period is $3,159 psf.
Is Alba freehold or leasehold?
Alba is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Alba located?
Alba is located at 8 Cairnhill Rise Alba Singapore 229743 in D09 / Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley.
How current is the Alba transaction data?
The project page uses the latest records currently loaded on PropertySmartSG. Treat it as research evidence and check the latest transaction rows before using it for pricing.