Rent vs D15 +6.3%
Rents near district median
Crystal Rhu's latest 12-month median rent is $5,100 compared with the D15 median of $4,800 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Crystal Rhu rent and sale price
D15 / Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road
Address 8a Tanjong Rhu Road Crystal Rhu Singapore 436889
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Quick summary about Crystal Rhu
Crystal Rhu is a freehold apartment in D15 / Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road. The page currently tracks 60 rentals and 10 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $5,100 per month from 10 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- Latest 12M median sale price is $2,755,000, with median sale PSF at $2,151 psf from 3 sales.
- Rent is down 1.5% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is up 17.4% over the last 3 months.
Crystal Rhu Market Brief
Compare the project with D15 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D15
Sale PSF vs D15 -6.6%
Sale PSF near district median
Crystal Rhu's latest 12-month median sale PSF is $2,151 psf versus the D15 median of $2,303 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.22%
Rent support near district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.22% versus a D15 screen of 2.10%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 18.8% spread
Rent has some movement
Recent rents moved enough that bedroom count, area band and latest contracts matter.
Market activity +42.9%
Activity is rising
10 recent transactions versus 7 in the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare Crystal Rhu against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $5,100
Is the asking rent fair?
$4,850 to $5,350 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $5,350 should have a visible reason.
Latest 12M median sale PSF $2,151 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$2,670,000 to $2,840,000 and $2,090 to $2,220 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
3 bed rent $5,175
Are similar units renting for more?
3 bed and 1,200 to 1,300 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 18.8% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent has some movement. Recent rents moved enough that bedroom count, area band and latest contracts matter.
Transaction volume +42.9%
Is activity rising?
Activity is rising. 10 recent transactions versus 7 in the prior 6-month view.
Crystal Rhu Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 10 resale transactions
Total sold value $23.0M
Crystal Rhu Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 60 Jul 2021 to May 2026
Sale transactions 10 Aug 2021 to Jul 2026
Rent trend -1.5% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend 17.4% Last 3 months
Crystal Rhu 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
KATONG PARK MRT STATION (TE24) 0.28 km away
MOUNTBATTEN MRT STATION 0.82 km away
MOUNTBATTEN MRT STATION (CC7) 0.83 km away
Schools nearby
BRIGHTON MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL @ FORT 0.23 km away
ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PRE-SCHOOL 0.36 km away
BROADRICK SECONDARY SCHOOL 0.97 km away
ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (BROADRICK) 1.01 km away
Amenities
51 OLD AIRPORT ROAD FOOD CENTRE AND SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 1.07 km away
GEYLANG PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 1.36 km away
JALAN BATU HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 0.39 km away
Crystal Rhu Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $5,200 25 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $2,181 psf 5 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Jul 2026 0 - 2 $2,181 psf $2,781,944
May 2026 1 $5,200 0 - -
Mar 2026 2 $4,925 0 - -
Feb 2026 3 $4,600 0 - -
Jan 2026 1 $5,000 0 - -
Dec 2025 1 $5,200 0 - -
Sept 2025 1 $5,000 1 $1,659 psf $1,750,000
Jul 2025 1 $5,200 0 - -
Jun 2025 1 $5,300 0 - -
May 2025 1 $5,100 0 - -
Apr 2025 0 - 1 $2,186 psf $2,800,000
Mar 2025 1 $4,350 0 - -
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Crystal Rhu Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
2 bed $4,350 $4,063 28
3 bed $5,175 $4,909 32
Crystal Rhu Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
1,000 to 1,100 sqft $4,350 $4,063 28
1,200 to 1,300 sqft $5,175 $4,909 32
Crystal Rhu Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $1,750,000 $1,659 psf 1
06 to 10 $2,250,000 $1,850 psf 4
11 to 15 $2,088,800 $1,631 psf 3
16 to 20 $2,781,944 $2,181 psf 2
Crystal Rhu 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
Crystal Rhu shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $5,100 across 10 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $5,100
Rentals in period 10
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
Latest 12M sales at Crystal Rhu show a median price of $2,755,000 and $2,151 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
Latest 12M median sale $2,755,000
Latest 12M median PSF $2,151 psf
Sale signal Moderate
- 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. Crystal Rhu has 10 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Moderate
Total sold value $23.0M
Latest record Jul 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 Crystal Rhu numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $5,100/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $2.8M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $2.8M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $2,151 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 D15 to compare Crystal Rhu 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.
Crystal Rhu FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Crystal Rhu?
Crystal Rhu has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $5,100 across 10 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Crystal Rhu?
The latest 12-month median sale price for Crystal Rhu is $2,755,000, based on 3 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Crystal Rhu?
The latest 12-month median sale price per square foot for Crystal Rhu is $2,151 psf. The average for the same period is $2,007 psf.
Is Crystal Rhu freehold or leasehold?
Crystal Rhu is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Crystal Rhu located?
Crystal Rhu is located at 8a Tanjong Rhu Road Crystal Rhu Singapore 436889 in D15 / Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road.
How current is the Crystal Rhu 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.