11 Affordable Resale Condo Alternatives To One Marina Gardens (Priced From $838,000)

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One Marina Gardens (OMG) has an impressive location; but like all Core Central Region (CCR) properties, it’s also inevitably heavier on the pocket. For those who want a more affordable alternative that’s fairly nearby, here’s a list of resale projects to check out. Even if affordability isn’t an issue, these might be worth checking out, just in case you stumble upon something you like:

Note: For more details on this project, check out our recent article on OMG. 

First, a quick point of reference for OMG’s prices and unit types:

Type	Min. size (sq ft)	Max. size (sq ft)	No. of units
1 Bedroom	420	452	240
2 Bedroom	646	732	418
3 Bedroom	904	1012	128
3 Bedroom Premium	1066	1238	111
4 Bedroom Premium	1647

Based on the indicative psf of $2,850

Type	Price Based On Smallest Size	Price Based On Largest Size
1 Bedroom	$1,197,000	$1,288,200
2 Bedroom	$1,841,100	$2,086,200
3 Bedroom	$2,576,400	$2,884,200
3 Bedroom Premium	$3,038,100	$3,528,300
4 Bedroom Premium	$4,693,950	

Next, let’s look at the prices of some neighbouring developments, based on their prices in Q1 2025

We’ve looked for condos that, based on average price, are transacting below the indicative prices for OMG:

As the transaction volume is limited for Q1 alone, let’s also check based on their average prices for all of 2024

1 Bedroom

Project	Min. price	Max. price	Average price	Average size (sqft)	No. of units sold	Completion year	Tenure	No. of units
SKYSUITES@ANSON	$838,000	$930,000	$889,333	388	3	2014	99 years	360
V ON SHENTON	$1,100,000	$1,100,000	$1,100,000	484	1	2017	99 years	510
ICON	$990,000	$1,220,000	$1,105,000	608	2	2007	99 years	646
ROBINSON SUITES	$1,170,000	$1,170,000	$1,170,000	484	1	2016	Freehold	167
ONE SHENTON	$1,155,000	$1,488,000	$1,267,667	678	3	2011	99 years	341

2 Bedroom

Project	Min. price	Max. price	Average price	Average size (sqft)	No. of units sold	Completion year	Tenure	No. of units
CRAIG PLACE	$1,450,000	$1,450,000	$1,450,000	732	1	2000	99 years	58
SKYSUITES@ANSON	$1,400,000	$1,610,000	$1,510,818	691	11	2014	99 years	360
EON SHENTON	$1,280,000	$1,650,000	$1,526,667	954	3	2017	99 years	132
ROBINSON SUITES	$1,460,000	$1,800,000	$1,630,000	775	2	2016	Freehold	167
76 SHENTON	$1,730,000	$1,900,000	$1,817,273	976	11	2014	99 years	202

3 Bedroom

Project	Min. price	Max. price	Average price	Average size (sqft)	No. of units sold	Completion year	Tenure	No. of units
EON SHENTON	$1,830,000	$1,838,000	$1,834,000	910	2	2017	99 years	132
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY	$2,368,000	$3,988,888	$2,674,420	1314	9	2008	99 years	1111
ONE SHENTON	$2,662,470	$2,910,000	$2,813,118	1577	4	2011	99 years	341
EMERALD GARDEN	$2,830,000	$2,900,000	$2,860,000	1252	3	1999	999 years	265
MARINA BAY SUITES	$2,980,000	$3,300,000	$3,095,000	1597	3	2013	99 years	221

4 Bedroom

Project	Min. price	Max. price	Average price	Average size (sqft)	No. of units sold	Completion year	Column 1	Column 2
ONE SHENTON	$3,300,000	$4,068,000	$3,809,333	2124	3	2011	99 years	341
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY	$4,000,000	$4,500,888	$4,250,444	2131	2	2008	99 years	1111
MARINA BAY SUITES	$3,500,000	$5,650,000	$4,417,600	2312	5	2013	99 years	221

The most common repeated projects:

• Skysuites @ Anson (1 and 2-bedroom)
• Craig Place (1 and 2-bedroom)
• Robinson Suites (1 and 2-bedroom)
• Eon Shenton (1 and 2-bedroom)
• The Sail @ Marina Bay (3 and 4-bedroom)

Let’s look at them in a bit more detail:

1. Skysuites @ Anson (1 and 2-bedroom)

Skysuites is a leasehold condo built in 2014 (lease commencement was 2008), with 360 units. 

Skysuites is close to the upcoming Prince Edward Road MRT station (CCL), which is expected to be operational in 2026. For now, it’s within walking distance to Tanjong Pagar MRT station (EWL). This may place Skysuites a bit ahead of OMG in terms of immediate accessibility, as the Marina South station (TEL) near OMG has no clear operating date at the moment. In addition, Skysuites will have access to two lines instead of just the TEL.

Skysuites also has the advantage of having a Primary school (Cantonment Primary) within a one-kilometre distance. 

In terms of nearby amenities, Skysuites’ surroundings are more business-like than luxurious, catered to the Tanjong Pagar office crowd. 100AM mall provides most essential necessities, and the Tanjong Pagar area has a good mix of both local and pricier eateries: the nearby Tanjong Pagar Plaza provides hawker fare and a market to complement the more upscale amenities. 

That being said, we feel this is more of a rental asset than an own-stay condo; landlords might compare this to OMG (especially based on the lower quantum), but own-stay buyers might not. 

This is because the unit sizes cheaper than OMG are smaller: 365 to 398 sq. ft. for one-bedders, and around 700 sq. ft. for two-bedders. However, we need to keep in mind that Skysuites is a pre-harmonisation project, so the given square footage includes non-livable spaces like air-con ledges. OMG is post-harmonisation, so the real size difference may be even greater than on paper. 

We’d also argue Skysuites is in a noisier and more congested area. If you drive, you’ve probably seen how bad Tanjong Pagar Road and Anson Road can get at rush hour – and this condo is on Enggor Street, between both these major roads.

The strongest alternative here is probably going to be the sub-$900,000 one-bedders, which will draw yield-focused investors.

2. Craig Place (1 and 2-bedroom)

Craig Place is a much older alternative, built in 2000. This is a leasehold project with 68 units. We won’t say much about this, as its sole point of comparison is price and location: in terms of age and quality, most buyers would consider it out of comparison range.

This project is one of the closest to Maxwell MRT station (TEL) and its famous nearby hawker centre, and another stop (or a very slightly longer walk) will take you to Outram station (EWL, NEL, TEL) or Tanjong Pagar station (EWL). Note that Craig Place is also within walking distance to Outram Primary, but the busy roads here mean parents might not want to take that risk! 

Being within the CBD, amenities are naturally abundant; and what’s great is that you get a mix of affordable and upscale: Maxwell Food Centre and People’s Park Complex) are alongside the bagel joints and modern European/Japanese restaurants at Tanjong Pagar. 

One-bedders at Craig Place also appear to be a bit bigger and go up to 570 sq. ft., whilst two-bedders can cross 730+ sq. ft. However, these will be older pre-harmonisation layouts, so the lack of efficiency may balance out against newer projects like OMG.

Ultimately, Craig Place is very much a form-over-function project, for those who need to live in the CBD at a reasonable price. The price gap with OMG’s two-bedders is a substantial $391,000 (low) to $636,200 (high). 

In terms of hard numbers and practical features, it might be viable versus OMG, but definitely not in terms of luxury finishing, prestige, or aesthetics. Also, note that  the lower price point is partly due to age, as Craig Place is a leasehold project.

3. Robinson Suites (1 and 2-bedroom)

Robinson Suites is well known to the investor crowd. It’s been around since 2016, and this freehold, 167-unit project is often used as a point of reference to set CBD rental rates. 

Robinson Suites sits near the intersection of Cecil Street and Cross Street, next to the historic building (or tourist-trap, depending on how you see it) Lau Pa Sat. This also means it’s across the road from SGX Centre, hence perhaps an iconic CBD rental asset.

Robinson is within easy walking distance of both Telok Ayer station (DTL) and Shenton Way station (TEL), and you can also walk to the Marina Bay Link Mall for the Downtown station (DTL).

This project is less versatile than OMG though, as it’s less suited to family living; there’s a lack of open space in the immediate surroundings, and Cecil Street/Cross Street don’t exactly help with peace and quiet (pick a higher floor). There are also no schools nearby, so own-stay buyers will probably only be singles or young couples who work at a nearby office. And do you really want to live within a cluster of office buildings?

A price point of $1.25 million for a one-bedder and $1.63 million for a two-bedder is fair, for an established rental asset across the road from SGX. Pure investors will definitely run that against OMG’s prices. But for own-stay use, we feel OMG is in a better spot.

4. Eon Shenton (1 and 2-bedroom)

Commonly called “that condo next to MAS,” Eon Shenton is a 132-unit leasehold project built in 2017 (lease commencement was in 2011). It is indeed next to the MAS building, along Shenton Way.

This is the closest condo to the upcoming Prince Edward Road station (CCL), which will be right across Shenton Way; it’s due to be operational in 2026. Meanwhile, Tanjong Pagar (EWL) and Shenton Way (TEL) are both within walking distance.

The siting of this project is a mix of pros and cons. On the one hand, it’s at the edge of the huge clutter of office buildings, where you can look out over Tanjong Pagar Terminal (we don’t know if you’d consider that good: it’s a waterfront view, but it’s also a terminal, not greenery). The MCE also cuts across this view, which to some homeowners might “spoil” it a bit; and while we usually make a comment on the noise, living in such a dense office cluster means you already have road noise anyway – so you may not even notice the MCE. 

The two-bedders here are quite diverse, with a wide range of varying layouts; this includes two-bedroom penthouses with private pools. While some of these will invariably be priced above the average, it does present a more versatile range of options. Eon Shenton is also on our list of most affordable condos that offer private pools. 

For units at 954 sq. ft., an average price of $1.52 million is hard to beat today; and the own-stay, luxury-living slant of the units might cause homebuyers to compare against OMG.

One possible drawback here is that EON is leasehold, which can come off as a disadvantage in a region where most projects are freehold. 

5. The Sail @ Marina Bay (3 and 4-bedroom)

The Sail is a leasehold mega-project built in 2008 (lease commencement was in 2002). This project is very large, with 1,111 units.

The Sail’s main selling point is the waterfront view of Marina Bay, which includes iconic structures like Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum on one side, to Fullerton Bay on the other. The Marina Bay Link Mall is right next door, so this is one of the closest projects to the Downtown MRT station (DTL). This also makes it one of the closest projects to Marina Bay Financial Centre, which can appeal to both tenants as well as own-stay users who work there. Shenton Way station (TEL) and Raffles Place station (EWL, NSL) are also within walking distance, so accessibility isn’t ever an issue here.

On paper, this seems perfect, but in reality, the Sail has a rocky transaction history: to date, it’s had 153 profitable transactions, but 103 losing transactions. This has been attributed to factors like the amount of surrounding competition that’s newer (e.g., Marina Bay Residences, One Shenton, and – pretty soon – OMG itself). 

The Sail is a leasehold project which is coming up on its 20th year, which can add to the appeal of newer rivals as they appear. 

Nonetheless, to some buyers looking for larger three or four-bedder units, this may appear as an opportunity. An average price of $2.67 million, for a 1,314 sq. ft. unit, will draw attention as OMG and more new launches enter the CCR this year. There will, however, be continued concerns about The Sail’s rocky transaction history to date. 

Follow us on Stacked, as we keep an eye on the movement toward the CCR in the coming year.