Looking for an affordable condo within or close to Singapore’s famous shopping belt of Orchard is no easy feat, given the whooping price tags of homes located in this prime location.
In fact, living in District 9 or the Orchard / River Valley area does not just put you close to the best malls here, but also near the most prestigious schools in the city-state. Residing within this sought-after location also means that you’re within walking distance to not just two, but three MRT stations.
Given that homes here typically fetch over S$1 million even for 1-bedroom condo, we curated a list of 12 affordable condominiums where you can purchase a home for under that sky-high price.
Essentially, our curated list of the 12 most affordable condo in Orchard (District 9) for 2018 all have a maximum price of S$1 million, and there should be at least two available units for sale with different prices (up to S$1mil only) and sizes among the listings for a particular project.
However, be warned that all of these units are small and there are only a maximum of two-bedroom condos at several projects within this price range, and most are one-bedders. Nonetheless, all of the listed project are either freehold or 999-year leasehold.
A clarification: in this article when we say Orchard Road condo, it isn’t necessarily within the famous shopping belt, but could be within District 9 or the Orchard area. It can also mean an apartment due to the similarities between these properties.
Without further ado, here are the 12 Most Economical Condo in Orchard (District 9) for 2018 listed on PropertyGuru:
- Attitude @ Kim Yam
- Mackenzie 88
- RV Point
- Aspen LinQ
- Oxley Edge
- Vivace
- Wilkie 80
- Mount Sophia Suites
- Parc Sophia
- Robertson Edge
- Espada
- Devonshire 12
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1. Attitude @ Kim Yam
Attitude @ Kim Yam
750,000
2,246
Studio
334
Attitude @ Kim Yam
750,000
2,113
Studio
355
Attitude @ Kim Yam
768,000
2,299
Studio
334
Attitude @ Kim Yam
788,000
2,153
Studio
366
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 1 Kim Yam Road
- Tenure: 999-year leasehold
- Total Units: 33
- Completion Year: 2011
Apart from housing the most affordable District 9 units listed on our website, this 10-storey Orchard Road condo is close to three transport nodes – Somerset MRT Station (0.5km) and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (0.8km) both on the North South Line (NSL), while Fort Canning MRT Station along the Downtown Line is 0.7km away.
Attitude @ Kim Yam is also near good learning institutions like River Valley Primary School (0.4km), Raffles Academy, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
However, there’s only one facility, namely a swimming pool, and all affordable units are studios.
If you want to check if there are larger and pricier units at Attitude @ Kim Yam, please click HERE.
2. Mackenzie 88
Mackenzie 88
760,000
1,645
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
462
Mackenzie 88
800,000
1,728
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
800,000
1,653
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
484
Mackenzie 88
800,000
1,728
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
810,000
1,749
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
820,000
1,775
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
462
Mackenzie 88
820,000
1,775
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
462
Mackenzie 88
820,000
1,771
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
820,000
1,775
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
462
Mackenzie 88
820,000
1,771
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
820,000
1,771
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
825,000
1,782
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
830,000
1,751
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Mackenzie 88
855,888
1,849
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Mackenzie 88
860,000
1,903
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Mackenzie 88
915,000
1,517
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
603
Mackenzie 88
980,000
1,628
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
602
Mackenzie 88
1,000,000
1,661
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
602
Mackenzie 88
1,000,000
1,658
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
603
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 88 Mackenzie Road
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 55
- Completion Year: 2010
Mackenzie 88 is among the four Orchard Road condos in our list that offers two-bedroom units costing up to S$1 million
Apart from being freehold, it’s also a short-walk to the Little India MRT Station (0.2km), an interchange station on the Downtown Line and North East Line (NEL). Given its proximity to that interchange station, there’s really not much reason to walk to the Rochor MRT Station (0.6km) and Jalan Besar MRT Station (0.9km), which are both on Downtown Line, but it’s good to know that both are nearby as well.
Moreover, this Orchard Road condo is close to some of Singapore’s best schools, such as St. Margaret’s Primary School (0.4km), as well as Farrer Park Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), which are both within 0.8km.
Mackenzie 88 is also near malls like Plaza Singapura, the Peace Centre and Parklane, likewise for Sheng Siong Supermarket and Tekka Market and Food Centre.
Unlike Attitude @ Kim Yam, Mackenzie 88 features a slightly higher number of facilities – a lap pool, gymnasium room and Jacuzzi.
If you want to check if there are larger and more expensive units at Mackenzie 88, please click HERE.
3. RV Point
RV Point
760,000
2,141
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
RV Point
838,000
2,361
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
RV Point
838,000
2,361
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
RV Point
928,000
2,210
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
420
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 233 River Valley Road
- Tenure: 999-year leasehold
- Total Units: 36
- Completion Year: 2014
This 999-year leasehold Orchard Road condo is suitable for those who mostly rely on public transport to travel as it’s close to Fort Canning MRT Station (0.3km) along the Downtown Line, Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (0.7km) on the North South Line (NSL) and Clarke Quay MRT Station on the North East Line (0.8km).
RV Point is also within walking distance to River Valley Primary School (0.7km), while St. Margaret’s Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) and Outram Secondary School are reachable within minutes by car.
More importantly, the development is near shopping malls and supermarkets such as UE Shopping Mall, Cold Storage Clemenceau Avenue and Cold Storage UE Square.
In terms of facilities, RV Point sports a gym and a swimming pool.
If you want to check if there are larger and pricier units at RV Point, please click HERE.
4. Aspen LinQ
Aspen LinQ
815,000
1,993
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
402
Aspen LinQ
815,000
2,027
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
402
Aspen LinQ
815,000
1,993
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
409
Aspen LinQ
860,000
2,103
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
409
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 15 Institution Hill
- Tenure: 999-year Leasehold
- Total Units: 18
- Completion Year: 2016
Aspen LinQ is a 999-year leasehold development within a short walk to three transport nodes, namely Somerset MRT Station (0.6km) and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (0.7km) both on the North South Line (NSL), whereas Fort Canning MRT Station along the Downtown Line is within 0.6km.
This Orchard Road condo is also within proximity to River Valley Primary School (0.4km), while St. Margaret’s Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are 1.2km and 1.6km away. Outram Secondary School and Chatsworth International School are nearby as well.
It is also close to shopping centres like 313@Somerset and Orchard Central, likewise for grocery outlets such as NTUC Fairprice and Cold Storage Supermarkets
The residential project features a rooftop lap pool and basement mechanized carpark.
If you want to check if there are larger and more expensive units at Aspen LinQ, please click HERE.
5. Oxley Edge
Oxley Edge
850,000
2,255
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
377
Oxley Edge
860,000
2,150
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
400
Oxley Edge
880,000
2,211
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Oxley Edge
888,888
2,358
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
377
Oxley Edge
890,000
2,119
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
420
Oxley Edge
894,999
2,249
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Oxley Edge
895,000
2,249
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Oxley Edge
915,000
2,299
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
398
Oxley Edge
915,000
2,299
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
398
Oxley Edge
943,000
2,694
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
350
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 308 River Valley Road
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 45
- Completion Year: 2016
This freehold Orchard Road condo is among the four Orchard Road condos in our list that offers two-bedroom units costing up to S$1 million
Oxley Edge is also around 0.5km to both Fort Canning MRT Station along the Downtown Line and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station on the North South Line (NSL), while the Somerset MRT Station on the NSL is within 0.6km
It is also near some of Singapore’s best schools such as River Valley Primary School (0.6km) and St. Margaret’s Primary School (1km), whereas Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is at 1.5km.
If you want to check if there are larger and pricier units at Oxley Edge, please click HERE.
6. Vivace
Vivace
850,000
2,136
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
880,000
2,211
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
880,000
2,211
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
880,000
2,211
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
885,000
2,224
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
910,000
2,286
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
910,000
2,286
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
910,000
2,286
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
958,000
2,407
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
958,000
2,407
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
958,000
2,407
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Vivace
968,888
2,144
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Vivace
980,000
2,168
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Vivace
980,000
2,222
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Vivace
980,000
2,168
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Vivace
998,000
2,208
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Vivace
999,000
2,210
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Vivace
1,000,000
2,212
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Vivace
1,000,000
2,112
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Vivace
1,000,000
2,268
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 19 Tong Watt Road
- Tenure: 999-year Leasehold
- Total Units: 85
- Completion Year: 2012
Vivace is a 999-year leasehold close to Fort Canning MRT Station along the Downtown Line, while Clarke Quay MRT station on the North East Line (NEL) and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station on the North South Line (NSL) are approximately 0.8km away.
The freehold Orchard Road condo is within walking distance to River Valley Primary School (0.6km), whereas St. Margaret’s Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are within a short-drive.
Apart from being near Fort Canning Park and the vibrant Clarke Quay area, the project is also a short walk to the many restaurants along River Valley Road and Mohamed Sultan Road. Residents can also go to UE Square and Robertson Walk to access amenities like supermarkets and shops.
While the development has many available units costing up to S$1 million, all are one-bedders.
Vivace also comes with a gym, BBQ pits, 24hr security, basement car park, spa pool and a swimming pool.
If you want to check if there are larger and more expensive units at Vivace, please click HERE.
7. Wilkie 80
Wilkie 80
858,000
1,477
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
581
Wilkie 80
870,000
2,019
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
431
Wilkie 80
880,000
1,995
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Wilkie 80
890,000
2,018
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Wilkie 80
898,000
2,036
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Wilkie 80
950,000
2,111
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
450
Wilkie 80
1,000,000
1,658
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
603
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 80 Wilkie Road
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 50
- Completion Year: 2010
This freehold project is among the four Orchard Road condos in our list that offers two-bedroom units costing up to S$1 million
Wilkie 80 is also near the Little India MRT Station (0.5 km), an interchange station on the Downtown Line and North East Line (NEL). Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station on the North South Line (NSL) and Bencoolen MRT Station along the Downtown Line are also within 0.5km to 0.6km respectively.
In addition, it is within the vicinity of St. Margaret’s Primary School (0.2km), while Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) and Stamford Primary School are a short-drive away.
Aside from being near shopping malls like the Peace Centre and Parklane, the development is also near renowned restaurants like 7th Storey Restaurant @ Wilkie Edge, Cameron Restaurant and Wild Rocket at Mount Emily.
If you want to check if there are larger and pricier units at Wilkie 80, please click HERE.
8. Mount Sophia Suites
Mount Sophia Suites
860,000
1,777
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
484
Mount Sophia Suites
860,000
1,777
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
484
Mount Sophia Suites
900,000
1,860
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
484
Mount Sophia Suites
999,000
1,932
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
517
Mount Sophia Suites
999,999
1,934
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
517
Mount Sophia Suites
1,000,000
1,934
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
517
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 95 Sophia Road
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 50
- Completion Year: 2011
Mount Sophia Suites is a freehold condo close to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (0.4km) on the North South Line (NSL) and the Bencoolen MRT Station(0.5km) on the Downtown Line. It is also near Little India MRT Station (0.6km), an interchange station on the Downtown Line and North East.
It is also within proximity to St. Margaret’s Primary School (0.2km), while travelling to Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) and Stamford Primary School takes minimal effort.
The Orchard Road Condo is also near shopping malls like Paradiz Centre and Plaza Singapura, likewise for attractions like The Istana and Fort Canning Park.
Mount Sophia Suites comes with a gym, spa pool, and swimming pool.
If you want to check if there are larger and more expensive units at Mount Sophia Suites, please click HERE.
9. Parc Sophia
Parc Sophia
880,000
1,857
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Parc Sophia
920,000
1,941
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Parc Sophia
938,000
1,979
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Parc Sophia
940,000
1,983
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Parc Sophia
950,000
2,004
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Parc Sophia
980,000
2,068
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Parc Sophia
980,000
2,068
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
474
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 8 Adis Road
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 152
- Completion Year: 2013
This Orchard Road Condo is near Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (0.4km) on the North South Line (NSL), Bencoolen MRT Station (0.4km) on the Downtown Line and the Bras Basah MRT Station (0.6km) on the Circle Line.
Parc Sophia is also within proximity to St. Margaret’s Primary School (0.3km), whereas the Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) and Stamford Primary School are a short-drive away.
Besides being near Raffles Hospital and Fort Canning Park, the project’s residents can also easily travel to shopping centres such as Paradiz Centre and Plaza Singapura.
The development comes with a gym, BBQ pits, sauna, Jacuzzi and swimming pool.
If you want to check if there are larger and pricier units at Parc Sophia, please click HERE.
10. Robertson Edge
Robertson Edge
900,000
2,261
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Robertson Edge
900,000
2,261
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
398
Robertson Edge
938,000
2,176
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
431
Robertson Edge
938,000
2,176
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
431
Robertson Edge
980,000
2,117
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
463
Robertson Edge
998,000
2,316
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
431
Robertson Edge
1,000,000
2,110
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
474
Robertson Edge
1,000,000
2,110
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
474
Robertson Edge
1,000,000
2,110
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
474
Robertson Edge
1,000,000
2,110
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
474
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 18 Tong Watt Road
- Tenure: 999-year Leasehold
- Total Units: 70
- Completion Year: 2008
Robertson Edge is a 999-year leasehold project that is among the four Orchard Road condos in our list that offers two-bedroom units costing up to S$1 million.
The development is close to Fort Canning MRT Station (0.4km) along the Downtown Line, while Somerset MRT Station and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station both on the North South Line (NSL) are within 0.8km.
This Orchard Road Condo is also near River Valley Primary School (0.5km), whereas St. Margaret’s Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are within easy reach.
The project’s facilities include 24hr security, covered car park, Jacuzzi and swimming pool.
If you want to check if there are larger and more expensive units at Robertson Edge, please visit this HERE.
11. Espada
Espada
965,000
2,718
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
Espada
980,000
2,761
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
Espada
980,000
2,761
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
Espada
990,000
2,789
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
355
Espada
999,999
2,653
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
377
Espada
1,000,000
2,985
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
335
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 48 Saint Thomas Walk
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 232
- Completion Year: 2013
This freehold Orchard Road Condo is within a short distance to three MRT stations on the North South Line (NSL), namely Somerset, Orchard and Dhoby Ghaut, which are within approximately 0.3km to 1km away.
Espada is also close to River Valley Primary School (0.3km), whereas St. Margaret’s Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are a short drive away.
The development is near shopping malls like Centerpoint, Marina Square, Orchard Central, Raffles Shopping Center and Orchard Cineleisure
Among the developments listed in this article, Espada has the largest number of facilities like a gym, wet deck, Jacuzzi, wading pool, swimming pool, children’s playground and tennis court. It also comes with covered parking, function room, BBQ pavilion, outdoor fitness area and round-the-clock security.
If you want to check if there are larger and pricier units at Espada, please visit this HERE.
12. Devonshire 12
Devonshire 12
970,000
2,200
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Devonshire 12
970,000
2,200
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Devonshire 12
970,000
2,200
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
441
Devonshire 12
999,000
2,210
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
452
Source: PropertyGuru listings in District 9 costing up to S$1 million as of 24 Nov 2018.
- Address: 12 Devonshire Road
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total Units: 20
- Completion Year: 2015
Last but not the least, Devonshire 12 is a freehold condo near three MRT stations on the North South Line (NSL), namely Somerset (0.2km), Dhoby Ghaut (0.8km) and Orchard (0.9km).
This freehold Orchard Road Condo is also close to River Valley Primary School (0.5 km), while travelling to both St. Margaret’s Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) is a breeze.
The development is also within proximity to shopping centres like 313@Somerset and Orchard Grand Court, likewise for department stores such as NTUC Fairprice Supermarket and Cold Storage Supermarket.
Devonshire 12 comes with a swimming pool, timbered pool deck and BBQ pits.
If you want to check if there are larger and more expensive units at Devonshire 12, please visit this HERE.
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