5 Affordable Office Buildings in Raffles Place under $10 PSF
Written by WARA A.
Having trouble finding the right office in Raffles Place? Have to stick to a budget of <$10psf? Here are our top picks on affordable office buildings in Raffles Place, in the Central Business District (CBD), that you should seriously consider!
18 Cross Street is conveniently located a short 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT and 3-minute walk from Telok Ayer MRT. The building has a spacious lobby area with a high ceiling, as well as a wide driveway for drop-off right at the building. Huggs coffee is also located right at the lobby (for the coffee lovers).
Why we like the building?
Location – Close enough to Raffles Place for those companies that need to be in the heart of CBD, but just across the street from Telok Ayer, with access to shophouse cafes and bars. Within walking distance to other areas such as Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar.
Amenities – Connected to Cross Street Exchange for food and amenities, and so many food options in the surrounding buildings.
Maintenance – Floors, walkways and ceilings looking new. Toilets refurbished.
House of Eden
Located at 4 Robinson Road, this building is a hidden gem waiting to be found. Being a boutique office building, the lobby of House Eden is relatively small with a small reception counter for visitors. However once you take the lifts up to the offices, you will realize that each Tenant occupies the whole floor exclusively (approx. 3,300sqft), enjoying direct and private lift lobby frontage.
Why we like the building?
Location – It is a 3-minute fully sheltered walk away from Raffles Place MRT.
Exclusivity – Each office enjoys its own lift lobby frontage
No security gantry – Unlike almost all the office buildings in Raffles Place, there isn’t a need to pass through any gantries for this building. No need to register your visitors
Clifford Centre
Built in the 1970s, Clifford Centre was one of the first buildings standing in the CBD, amidst the rise of the other skyscrapers to transform Singapore into the business hub it is today. Clifford Centre undoubtedly enjoys one of the most prime locations in the heart of Raffles Place. It is also directly located in front of the Raffles Place MRT. Levels B1, 1 and 2 are retail and F&B, and office lobby is on level 2. The building has in recent years undergone a major facelift for its office lobbies, lift lobbies, walkways and toilets.
Why we like the building?
Location – Clifford Centre is one of the buildings surrounding Raffles Square, there simply isn’t a better location if your company wants to be in the heart of the Central Business District.
Value for money – The PSF price of this building is much lower than its surrounding neighbours at $8.00 – $9.00psf.
Cityhouse sits at the junction of Robinson Road and Cross Street, right opposite Lau Pa Sat. The building has a modest and welcoming office lobby right at the ground floor and most importantly, it is undoubtedly an affordable office building in Raffles Place.
Why we like the building?
Views – One of the better buildings for unblocked views along Robinson Rd.
Location – Walking distance to Tanjong Pagar, Shenton Way, Downtown and Raffles Place. Strategically located for companies who want to be within walking distance to most of the CBD.
Value for money – for companies who are looking to be in a presentable building in the Central Business District but do not want to pay excessive prices
One Finlayson Green
1 Finlayson Green is located along Robinson Road and 3 minutes’ sheltered walk to Raffles Place MRT. This is definitely one of the more affordable office buildings in Raffles Place.
Why we like the building?
Views – 1 Finlayson has interesting views overlooking Raffles Square
Location – It is a 3-minute fully sheltered walk away from Raffles Place MRT.
Windows – If you like natural light, this building has large (almost floor to ceiling) windows