I rented a 1 bedroom unit on Essex Road for $3,050 in June 2024 on the 8th floor. What should be the rent now for a normal, fully furnished unit?

Based on recent one‑bedroom rental trends along Essex Road (for projects such as Strata and nearby comparable developments), a normal, fully furnished 1‑bedder on about the 8th floor that was at 3,050 in June 2024 would still be roughly in the low‑3,000s per month today.

For your specific case (1 bedroom, fully furnished, mid‑high floor around 8th floor at Strata / Essex Road area), a reasonable current market range is approximately:

- Around 3,000 to 3,200 per month for an average‑condition unit with standard furnishings and no major defects.
- Closer to the lower end of that band if competing 1‑bedroom units in the same stack or neighbouring Essex Road projects are asking below 3,200 and supply is healthy.
- Closer to the upper end if your unit is well maintained, has a good facing, and demand for 1‑bedroom units in the Novena area remains firm.

For the most precise figure, you can use EdgeProp Singapore’s Research tool to check the latest 1‑bedroom rental contracts at Strata and other Essex Road condos, then benchmark your unit’s floor, size and condition against those recent transactions.