I rented a 1 bedroom unit on Essex Road for $3,050 in June 2024 after negotiating in May 2024. Will the landlord increase the rent now for a normal, fully furnished unit?

For a normal, fully furnished 1‑bedroom on Essex Road that you rented at 3,050 in June 2024, the current fair rent is likely still in the low 3,000 range, so there is no strong basis for a big jump now.

Based on recent one‑bedroom rents at Strata and similar Essex Road apartments, typical 1‑bedroom asking and transacted rents cluster around the low 3,000s for a standard‑size unit in average condition. Your June 2024 rent of 3,050 was already in line with market then after negotiating down from a 3,400 asking, which suggests your landlord was prepared to accept a realistic market level rather than a premium.

Looking ahead to your renewal in April 2026, most landlords in this segment would likely try to increase slightly from 3,050 if the market remains stable, but not dramatically. A reasonable expectation is that your landlord may test something in the ballpark of about 3,100 to 3,300, then negotiate depending on:

- How current Essex Road 1‑bedroom transactions look closer to early 2026
- Whether your unit is well maintained and fully functional
- How easily similar 1‑bedroom units in Strata and nearby condos are being rented out

Your best move is to check the latest Essex Road 1‑bedroom rental transactions on EdgeProp Singapore nearer to renewal and use those as evidence to keep any increase modest or maintain close to your current 3,050 if the rental market has softened.