Rooms for Rent in Singapore, No Agent Fee
Furnished rooms from $1,400/month, booked direct. No agent fee, no broker commission, no hidden setup costs. One all-in monthly price.
Most rooms for rent in Singapore come with a half-month agent fee bolted on at signing, plus a stack of setup costs the listing never mentions. Coliva is different: you rent direct from the operator, so there is no agent fee and no broker commission, ever. The price you see is the price you pay, all-in. This page explains how that works, what you save, and how to rent a room without going through an agent.
What "no agent fee" actually means here
When you rent through a property agent, the tenant often pays a commission - typically half to one month's rent on a one-year lease - on top of the deposit and first month. On a S$1,800 room that can be S$900 to S$1,800 gone before you have unpacked a single box.
Coliva owns and runs every house directly. There is no middleman listing the room on our behalf, so there is no commission to collect. You deal with us from the first enquiry to the day you move in. The only money that changes hands at signing is one month's deposit and your first month's rent, nothing else.
No agent fee, and no hidden fees either
"No agent fee" is only part of the saving. The rent is quoted all-in, so the extras you can end up paying for elsewhere are already covered:
- No agent or broker fee. Book direct; nothing added at signing.
- No SP Group deposit or utilities bill. Electricity, water, gas and air-conditioning are in the rent.
- No broadband contract. Fibre Wi-Fi with mesh repeaters is already installed.
- No furniture to buy. Bed, wardrobe, study desk and a fully furnished kitchen are included.
- No separate cleaning cost. Bi-weekly common-area cleaning is part of the package.
One month's deposit, refundable at the end of the tenancy, is the full setup cost. Depending on the rental, an agent-listed place can add a commission and, on an unfurnished or whole-unit lease, utility deposits, broadband setup and furnishing on top.
What you save
The headline saving is the agent fee, but booking direct stacks up across the whole tenancy:
| Coliva room, direct | Agent-listed room | |
|---|---|---|
| Agent fee | $0, book direct | Half to one month's rent on a 1-year lease |
| What's in the rent | $1,400-$2,600, all-in (Wi-Fi, utilities, cleaning) | Varies by listing |
| Deposit | One month, refundable | One month, plus any utility deposit on a whole-unit lease |
| Furnishing | Fully furnished | Varies by listing |
| Who you deal with | The operator, directly | An agent, or the landlord |
For the full breakdown against an HDB room, see our Coliva vs HDB rental cost comparison.
How to rent a room without an agent
Renting direct is simpler than going through a listing, not harder:
- Enquire direct. Use the contact form, email hello@coliva.sg or WhatsApp +65 8513 9003 with your preferred room and move-in date. You reach us, not a call centre.
- Tour and sign. Visit in person or by video, then sign a flexible 3 to 12 month lease. One month's deposit, first month's rent, no commission line.
- Move in. Bring a suitcase. The room is furnished, with Wi-Fi, utilities and cleaning already sorted.
Rooms and pricing
Each house offers a mix of common, ensuite and master rooms, all booked on the same no-agent-fee, all-in basis:
- From $1,400/month for common rooms.
- Up to $2,600/month for premium master suites.
- Every price all-in, every room direct. See live availability →
Looking more broadly? Our main rooms for rent in Singapore page covers room types and MRT access, and the pet-friendly rooms page covers renting with a dog or cat.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay an agent fee to rent a Coliva room?
No. You rent direct from the operator, so there is no agent fee and no broker commission at any point.
How can the rent have no agent fee?
Coliva owns and manages the houses directly. There is no third-party agent listing the room, so there is no commission to pass on to you.
What do I actually pay at signing?
One month's deposit, refundable at the end of the tenancy, plus your first month's rent. There are no setup fees, no SP Group deposit and no broadband charge on top.
Can I really rent a room in Singapore without an agent?
Yes. You enquire, tour and sign directly with us. Many renters assume an agent is unavoidable; with a direct operator it simply is not part of the process.