Rent vs D15 +62.5%
Rents above district median
Equatorial Apartments's latest 12-month median rent is $7,800 compared with the D15 median of $4,800 for the same period. Use this district check before narrowing by bedroom and area band.
Equatorial Apartments rent and sale price
D15 / Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road
Address 48 Meyer Road Equatorial Apartments Singapore 437872
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Quick summary about Equatorial Apartments
Equatorial Apartments is a freehold apartment in D15 / Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road. The page currently tracks 27 rentals and 6 sales.
- Latest 12M median rent is $7,800 per month from 5 rentals. The bedroom and floor-area tables below show the full loaded history.
- All-time median sale price is $4,425,000, with median sale PSF at $1,772 psf from 6 sales.
- Rent is up 30.0% over the last 3 months. Sale PSF is down 1.1% over the last 3 months.
Equatorial Apartments Market Brief
Compare the project with D15 across rent, sale PSF, tenure and transaction activity.
Compared with D15
Sale PSF vs D15 -18.6%
Sale PSF below district median
Equatorial Apartments's all-time median sale PSF is $1,772 psf versus the D15 median of $2,177 psf for the same period. A premium should be explained by tenure, condition, floor, view or scarcity.
Rent support 2.12%
Rent support near district screen
Gross yield is roughly 2.12% versus a D15 screen of 2.35%. Treat this as a first-pass rent support signal before costs, vacancy and financing.
Rent stability 41.3% spread
Rent is uneven
Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Market activity +33.3%
Activity is rising
8 recent transactions versus 6 in the prior 6-month view.
Tenure lens Freehold
Freehold comparison needed
Freehold matters most on sale price. Compare Equatorial Apartments against nearby projects with similar tenure before treating a PSF gap as cheap or expensive.
Before you decide
Latest 12M median rent $7,800
Is the asking rent fair?
$7,400 to $8,200 is the first fair-rent band to check. Above $8,200 should have a visible reason.
All-time median sale PSF $1,772 psf
Is the purchase price fair?
$4,290,000 to $4,560,000 and $1,720 to $1,830 psf are the first sale checks before adjusting for floor, size, view and condition.
4 bed rent $6,380
Are similar units renting for more?
4 bed and 2,400 to 2,500 sqft give the closest unit-size checks.
Rent stability 41.3% spread
Is rent stable here?
Rent is uneven. Recent median rents vary a lot, usually because unit mix differs month to month.
Transaction volume +33.3%
Is activity rising?
Activity is rising. 8 recent transactions versus 6 in the prior 6-month view.
Equatorial Apartments Project Facts
Project-level details from URA records and local enrichment.
Tenure Freehold
Property type Apartment, Non-Landed Properties
Sales 6 resale transactions
Total sold value $26.4M
Equatorial Apartments Data Coverage
Use this to judge whether the project has enough rent, sale and recent transaction depth for a confident comparison.
Rentals 27 Aug 2021 to Mar 2026
Sale transactions 6 Jun 2021 to Apr 2025
Rent trend 30.0% Last 3 months
Sale PSF trend -1.1% Last 3 months
Equatorial Apartments 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) 0.2 km away
MOUNTBATTEN MRT STATION 1.05 km away
TANJONG KATONG MRT STATION (TE25) 1.05 km away
Schools nearby
ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PRE-SCHOOL 0.29 km away
BRIGHTON MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL @ FORT 0.31 km away
ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (BROADRICK) 0.87 km away
ETONHOUSE BROADRICK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & PRE-SCHOOL 0.88 km away
Amenities
51 OLD AIRPORT ROAD FOOD CENTRE AND SHOPPING MALL Mall / retail · 1.15 km away
GEYLANG PARK CONNECTOR Park / green link · 1.31 km away
JALAN BATU HAWKER CENTRE Food centre · 0.65 km away
Equatorial Apartments Rent and Sale PSF Trends
Recent rent, sale PSF and contract activity for this project.
Latest median rent $7,800 19 rentals in view
Latest median sale PSF $1,882 psf 5 sales in view
Month Rent contracts Median rent Sale transactions Median sale PSF Median sale
Mar 2026 1 $7,800 0 - -
Nov 2025 2 $8,000 0 - -
Sept 2025 1 $5,800 0 - -
Jul 2025 1 $6,380 0 - -
Apr 2025 1 $6,000 1 $1,882 psf $4,700,000
Feb 2025 1 $6,000 0 - -
Nov 2024 1 $8,750 0 - -
Oct 2024 1 $6,600 0 - -
Sept 2024 1 $7,000 0 - -
Jul 2024 1 $7,300 0 - -
Mar 2024 1 $7,500 0 - -
Jan 2024 0 - 1 $1,734 psf $4,330,000
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Equatorial Apartments Rent by Bedrooms
Monthly rent by recorded bedroom count.
Bedrooms Median rent Average rent Transactions
4 bed $6,380 $6,440 27
Equatorial Apartments Rent by Size
Monthly rent by recorded URA floor area band.
Area band Median rent Average rent Transactions
2,400 to 2,500 sqft $6,380 $6,415 25
2,600 to 2,700 sqft $6,750 $6,750 2
Equatorial Apartments Sale PSF by Floor
Median sale price and PSF by recorded floor band.
Floor band Median sale Median PSF Transactions
01 to 05 $4,625,000 $1,852 psf 2
06 to 10 $4,140,000 $1,686 psf 2
11 to 15 $4,425,000 $1,772 psf 2
Equatorial Apartments 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
Equatorial Apartments shows a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $7,800 across 5 rentals. Use that as the first anchor, then check the bedroom and floor-area bands before accepting an asking rent.
Latest 12M median rent $7,800
Rentals in period 5
Rent signal Moderate
- 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 Equatorial Apartments show a median price of $4,425,000 and $1,772 psf. Treat those as the first comparable range, then adjust for floor, size, condition and tenure.
All-time median sale $4,425,000
All-time median PSF $1,772 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. Equatorial Apartments has 6 sales on this page, so pricing should be checked against actual recent contracts before listing.
Sale signal Thin
Total sold value $26.4M
Latest record Mar 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 Equatorial Apartments numbers
Start with the project benchmarks, then adjust the calculator assumptions for the unit you are considering.
Rental yield $7,800/mo Test gross and net yield against typical rent. Buy vs rent $4.4M Compare ownership cost against renting. Mortgage $4.4M Estimate monthly payment from the sale price. Stamp duty $1,772 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 Equatorial Apartments 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.
Equatorial Apartments FAQ
Quick answers for renters, buyers and owners comparing this project.
What is the typical rent at Equatorial Apartments?
Equatorial Apartments has a latest 12-month median monthly rent of $7,800 across 5 rentals in that period.
What is the typical sale price at Equatorial Apartments?
The all-time median sale price for Equatorial Apartments is $4,425,000, based on 6 sales in that period.
What is the median sale PSF at Equatorial Apartments?
The all-time median sale price per square foot for Equatorial Apartments is $1,772 psf. The average for the same period is $1,770 psf.
Is Equatorial Apartments freehold or leasehold?
Equatorial Apartments is listed as Freehold. Tenure is tied to the project and is most relevant when reviewing sale transactions.
Where is Equatorial Apartments located?
Equatorial Apartments is located at 48 Meyer Road Equatorial Apartments Singapore 437872 in D15 / Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road.
How current is the Equatorial Apartments 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.