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Actually hdb rent is as high if not higher. 
Only way out  is to find  units at the less popular areas such as bikit panjang, Chua chu kang.  One can get a 3 bed rooms unit at 4 to 6 thousands.

I think at Bukit Panjang, or Chua Chu Kang, a 3-bedroom unit should cost only 3 to 4 thousands per month.................