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Table of Contents
- Why Clementi Is Singapore’s Knowledge Economy Address
- Clementi Avenue 1 GLS Site: 2026 Pipeline
- Existing New Launch Condos Near Clementi 2026
- Clementi Condo Prices 2026
- NUS Rental Ecosystem: Why Clementi Yields Are Resilient
- Clementi vs One-North vs Queenstown: Knowledge Belt Comparison
- Related Guides
Why Clementi Is Singapore’s Knowledge Economy Address
Clementi sits at the confluence of three of Singapore’s highest-value knowledge economy precincts:
- National University of Singapore (NUS): Asia’s top university is Clementi’s anchor institution, generating massive rental demand from researchers, professors, PhD students, and visiting academics
- One-north (Biopolis & Fusionopolis): Singapore’s biomedical and deep tech hub — 10–15 min drive from Clementi residential precincts
- Jurong Innovation District: Singapore’s advanced manufacturing hub emerging west of Clementi, anchored by NTU’s innovation programs
This triple knowledge economy exposure makes Clementi one of the most fundamentally sound residential investment locations in the entire OCR/RCR spectrum.
Clementi Avenue 1 GLS Site: 2026 Pipeline
The H1 2026 Confirmed List includes a significant Clementi Avenue 1 residential site with an estimated yield of ~640 units. This GLS site sits adjacent to the established Clementi Road and West Coast residential belt, near Clementi MRT (EWL) and planned Circle Line extension stations.
Indicative launch expected: Q4 2027–Q1 2028, subject to developer acquisition and planning approvals.
Existing New Launch Condos Near Clementi 2026
Recent and active new launches in the Clementi corridor include:
- The Arden — Phoenix Road, Phoenix MRT (JRL upcoming), near Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Altura EC — Bukit Batok West, first Bukit Batok EC in 8 years, near Tengah/Clementi corridor
- Nava Grove — Pine Grove, RCR adjacent to Clementi, mature landed belt, XORA brand by MCL Land/Sinarmas
Clementi Condo Prices 2026
Indicative pricing for new launch condos in the Clementi-West Coast corridor:
- 1-bedroom (484–560 sqft): from $1.04M indicative
- 2-bedroom (700–850 sqft): from $1.55M indicative
- 3-bedroom (1,000–1,200 sqft): from $2.10M indicative
- 4-bedroom (1,300–1,600 sqft): from $2.80M indicative
All prices are indicative only and subject to developer pricing. ABSD, BSD and legal fees apply separately.
NUS Rental Ecosystem: Why Clementi Yields Are Resilient
NUS generates a captive rental ecosystem that operates independently of economic cycles:
- ~38,000 students enrolled — many seeking off-campus accommodation within 2 MRT stops
- Foreign faculty: visiting professors from US/UK universities seeking furnished 2–3 bedroom units on 1–2 year contracts
- Research fellows: postdoctoral researchers from Biopolis and CREATE campus prefer proximity to NUS Science Drive and research labs
- Student families: NUS scholars from ASEAN, China, and India often bring family members who prefer Clementi/Dover HDB or condo over student halls
Indicative gross rental yields for Clementi new launches: 3.2%–4.0%.
Clementi vs One-North vs Queenstown: Knowledge Belt Comparison
| Factor | Clementi | One-North/Buona Vista | Queenstown |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRT Line | EWL | CCL + EWL | CCL + EWL |
| PSF Range (new) | $1,800–$2,200 | $2,000–$2,600 | $2,100–$2,800 |
| NUS Access | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Rental Yield | 3.2%–4.0% | 2.8%–3.5% | 2.8%–3.5% |
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- Bukit Timah New Launch Condo Guide 2026
- Queenstown New Condo Guide 2026
- New Launch vs Resale Condo 2026
- Singapore GLS Tender 2026 Guide
