Welcome to Keystone Clarke Quay – Your Ideal Student Accommodation in the Heart of Singapore
Address : 257 River Valley Road (S) 238306
We are excited to share that SMU has leased 44 beds at Keystone Clarke Quay, a service apartment style property which is conveniently located at River Valley Road which is just a 7 mins walk away from Fort Canning MRT station (DT20) and 3 mins walk from nearest public bus stop (B13101).
Located at 257 River Valley Road, Singapore 238306, Keystone Clarke Quay offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community for students seeking a home away from home. Nestled in one of Singapore’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, our residence provides an exceptional living experience tailored to meet the needs of modern student life.
A Comfortable and Supportive Living Space
Keystone Clarke Quay features seven well-appointed, cosy bedrooms, designed to provide a peaceful retreat after a busy day of studies. Each room is thoughtfully furnished to ensure comfort and functionality, allowing residents to relax and recharge in a private, personal space.
Beyond the bedrooms, our residence fosters a warm and social atmosphere with shared communal areas, including:
- A spacious dining room – perfect for shared meals and group study sessions.
- A fully equipped kitchen – allowing residents to prepare home-cooked meals with ease.
These shared spaces are designed to encourage interaction, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, making Keystone Clarke Quay more than just a place to stay—it’s a thriving student community.
Location and Surrounding
Prime Location with Unbeatable Convenience:
One of the standout advantages of living at Keystone Clarke Quay is its central location, putting you within easy reach of Singapore Management University (SMU) lifestyle hubs, and a wide range of amenities.
- Excellent Transport Links:
- Just a 7-minute walk to Fort Canning MRT Station (DT20), connecting you seamlessly to the Downtown Line.
- Only 3 minutes away from the public bus stop (13101), offering multiple routes across the city.
- Quick Commute:
- Reach SMU in under 30 minutes from the accommodation.
- Vibrant Neighbourhood:
- Situated near Clarke Quay, residents enjoy a lively social scene with an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
- Close to Fort Canning Park, providing a serene escape for outdoor relaxation and recreation
Why Choose Keystone Clarke Quay?
- Affordable, all-inclusive living with transparent pricing.
- Safe and secure environment in a well-maintained property.
- Friendly and supportive community of like-minded students.
- Proximity to SMU, public transport, and lifestyle amenities
Bed Types
Twin Sharing
Single Small
Single Ensuite (comes with attached bathroom)
Common Lobby
Facilities
Please note that the below pictures are artist’s impressions and subject to Landlord’s final approval and budget.
Hot Pool / Tub
Dining and Relaxation Areas
Chill-Out Garden Lounge
24/7 round the clock vending machines
Accommodation Fees for SMU full-time Undergraduates Only
* Please enquire directly with housing office regarding the rates if you are not a full-time undergraduate but keen to apply for housing for Keystone Clarke Quay.
To further assist students with accommodation, SMU has provided additional subsidies off the discounted contract rates .This would be the final room rates full time undergraduate students need to pay when taking up Keystone Clarke Quay.
FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIODS:
Semester 1 & 2 Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 30 April 2026)
Room Type | Room Rent Per Person | Occupation Security Deposit (Refundable and to pay to site office) | Admin Fees (One-time and to pay to site office) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Small | $11,880.00 $1,320.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $13,580.00 |
Single Ensuite | $13,230.00 $1,470.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $14,930.00 |
Twin Sharing | $7,830.00.00 $870.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $9,530.00 |
Full Academic Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 31 July 2026)
Room Type | Room Rent Per Person | Occupation Security Deposit (Refundable and to pay to site office) | Admin Fees (One-time and to pay to site office) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Small | $15,840.00 $1,320.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $17,540.00 |
Single Ensuite | $17,640.00 $1,470.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $19,340.00 |
Twin Sharing | $10,440.00.00 $870.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $12,140.00 |
For utilities, if it exceeds $700 per month in total for all the residents staying at the same level, the excess would be equally divided amongst the residents of that level. Otherwise, the utility charges are being covered in the rent you pay. Should there be a need in the future, Landlord will install aircon timer system with scheduled aircon hours if needed.
* All rates are quoted in Singapore dollars and inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax. Rent would be paid directly to SMU, while the registration fee would be collected by the site office in cash only upon check-in.
Do note that all applications for rooms must be done through SMU directly to enjoy the above rates. If you apply through Homestead Group (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt, please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking
Our rates Include:
Wifi
Utilities (subject to a usage cap of $700 per level)
Every room includes a desk , a chair and a wardrobe, an air-conditioner, an external window
Common area facilities that include television, washing machine, dryer, dining lounge, ironing board, iron, hair dryers
Single Bed Mattress, Mattress Protector, Pillow, Pillow Cover
Weekly Housekeeping of common areas and washrooms plus washing of bed linen
An inclusive set of Blanket and Bed Linens
Communal Kitchenware: Refrigerator, Microwave, basic kitchen supplies (cutlery, plates), kettle, hot plate
HOW TO APPLY
We accept applications from undergraduates (full-time SMU students) and all other students (PhD or Masters) who have accepted the offer to study full time at SMU. Priority would be granted to full time undergraduates due to their length of study in SMU.
The allocation of rooms is at the discretion of the University and subject to the disposition and needs of applicants. Allocations will result in students of various age and cultural backgrounds being accommodated together in shared units, a reflection of SMU’s diverse student population.
Changing of rooms will not be allowed.
Students who are interested to stay for AY2025/26 can fill in and submit the application (e-Form) on Monday , 2 June 2025 at 9am (Singapore time) via the following link:
Do note that all applications for rooms have to be done through SMU directly in order to be valid. If you apply through The Assembly Place (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking.
APPLICATION PROCESSING
Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and will close once all the beds are taken up. Any applications received before the application start date and time would not be considered, so students are advised to adhere strictly to the timing.
If you apply before the application start date stated above, your first application will be invalid and you will need to apply again. If you applied after the start date stated above, your application will only be considered if there are still vacant beds available.
APPLICATION RESULTS AND ACCEPTANCE
Successful applicants will be informed of their application results and room allocations only via email. Successful applicants are able to move in from :
Semester 1 - 1 August 2025
Semester 2 - 1 January 2026
* No early check-in before the move-in dates stated above is allowed.
Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting list and any allocations will be given based on any withdrawal or cancellation. However, being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS
- Submission of applications does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
- The mode of payment is via Telegraphic/Bank Transfer only. A copy of the completed transaction slip or email notification from the bank for the payment made shall be returned to smuhostel@smu.edu.sg by the date stated in the Letter of Offer, in order for your bed to be reserved successfully.
- Confirmation: Successful applicants are required to pay the advance payment amount stated when they receive the letter of offers for their stay. We would only confirm your accommodation upon receipt of full payment.
- Administrative Fee: Successful applicants must make a separate payment of S$200 Administrative Fee to the site administration staff during check-in.
- Pre-termination of stay: Successful applicant is expected to remain in residence for the time specified in the agreement once an allocation of the accommodation has been assigned to and accepted by him/her. No pre-termination of stay is allowed except for exceptional circumstances such as withdrawal of course from SMU.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
A. Payment in person
Payment can be made at the new Student Services Hub located at 70 Stamford Road #B1-36 (opposite Dental@Uni), from Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays), 10am to 5pm.:
• Debit/Credit Card (VISA/Mastercard) in person
• NETs or credit/debit card in person
B. Online Credit/Debit Card Payment
via Student Self-Service Page
LEASING BUSINESS (LB)
Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
Mr Toh Han Lin
Assistant Manager
hltoh@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5621
Mr Alvin Ow
Senior Resident Manager
alvinow@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5262
Keystone Clarke Quay
Address - 257 River Valley Road
Singapore 238306
Email address for queries - smuhostel@smu.edu.sg
Please click on the button below for the map:
Bed Types
Twin Sharing
Single Small
Single Ensuite (comes with attached bathroom)
Common Lobby
Facilities
Please note that the below pictures are artist’s impressions and subject to Landlord’s final approval and budget.
Hot Pool / Tub
Dining and Relaxation Areas
Chill-Out Garden Lounge
24/7 round the clock vending machines
Accommodation Fees for SMU full-time Undergraduates Only
* Please enquire directly with housing office regarding the rates if you are not a full-time undergraduate but keen to apply for housing for Keystone Clarke Quay.
To further assist students with accommodation, SMU has provided additional subsidies off the discounted contract rates .This would be the final room rates full time undergraduate students need to pay when taking up Keystone Clarke Quay.
FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIODS:
Semester 1 & 2 Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 30 April 2026)
Room Type | Room Rent Per Person | Occupation Security Deposit (Refundable and to pay to site office) | Admin Fees (One-time and to pay to site office) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Small | $11,880.00 $1,320.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $13,580.00 |
Single Ensuite | $13,230.00 $1,470.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $14,930.00 |
Twin Sharing | $7,830.00.00 $870.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $9,530.00 |
Full Academic Stay (01 Aug 2025 to 31 July 2026)
Room Type | Room Rent Per Person | Occupation Security Deposit (Refundable and to pay to site office) | Admin Fees (One-time and to pay to site office) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Small | $15,840.00 $1,320.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $17,540.00 |
Single Ensuite | $17,640.00 $1,470.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $19,340.00 |
Twin Sharing | $10,440.00.00 $870.00 per month | $1,500.00 | $200.00 | $12,140.00 |
For utilities, if it exceeds $700 per month in total for all the residents staying at the same level, the excess would be equally divided amongst the residents of that level. Otherwise, the utility charges are being covered in the rent you pay. Should there be a need in the future, Landlord will install aircon timer system with scheduled aircon hours if needed.
* All rates are quoted in Singapore dollars and inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax. Rent would be paid directly to SMU, while the registration fee would be collected by the site office in cash only upon check-in.
Do note that all applications for rooms must be done through SMU directly to enjoy the above rates. If you apply through Homestead Group (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt, please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking
Our rates Include:
Wifi
Utilities (subject to a usage cap of $700 per level)
Every room includes a desk , a chair and a wardrobe, an air-conditioner, an external window
Common area facilities that include television, washing machine, dryer, dining lounge, ironing board, iron, hair dryers
Single Bed Mattress, Mattress Protector, Pillow, Pillow Cover
Weekly Housekeeping of common areas and washrooms plus washing of bed linen
An inclusive set of Blanket and Bed Linens
Communal Kitchenware: Refrigerator, Microwave, basic kitchen supplies (cutlery, plates), kettle, hot plate
HOW TO APPLY
We accept applications from undergraduates (full-time SMU students) and all other students (PhD or Masters) who have accepted the offer to study full time at SMU. Priority would be granted to full time undergraduates due to their length of study in SMU.
The allocation of rooms is at the discretion of the University and subject to the disposition and needs of applicants. Allocations will result in students of various age and cultural backgrounds being accommodated together in shared units, a reflection of SMU’s diverse student population.
Changing of rooms will not be allowed.
Students who are interested to stay for AY2025/26 can fill in and submit the application (e-Form) on Monday , 2 June 2025 at 9am (Singapore time) via the following link:
Do note that all applications for rooms have to be done through SMU directly in order to be valid. If you apply through The Assembly Place (external landlord) website, you will not be considered for any contract terms that we have negotiated as a group jointly under SMU. If in doubt please contact us at smuhostel@smu.edu.sg before you make any booking.
APPLICATION PROCESSING
Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and will close once all the beds are taken up. Any applications received before the application start date and time would not be considered, so students are advised to adhere strictly to the timing.
If you apply before the application start date stated above, your first application will be invalid and you will need to apply again. If you applied after the start date stated above, your application will only be considered if there are still vacant beds available.
APPLICATION RESULTS AND ACCEPTANCE
Successful applicants will be informed of their application results and room allocations only via email. Successful applicants are able to move in from :
Semester 1 - 1 August 2025
Semester 2 - 1 January 2026
* No early check-in before the move-in dates stated above is allowed.
Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a waiting list and any allocations will be given based on any withdrawal or cancellation. However, being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS
- Submission of applications does not guarantee an offer of accommodation.
- The mode of payment is via Telegraphic/Bank Transfer only. A copy of the completed transaction slip or email notification from the bank for the payment made shall be returned to smuhostel@smu.edu.sg by the date stated in the Letter of Offer, in order for your bed to be reserved successfully.
- Confirmation: Successful applicants are required to pay the advance payment amount stated when they receive the letter of offers for their stay. We would only confirm your accommodation upon receipt of full payment.
- Administrative Fee: Successful applicants must make a separate payment of S$200 Administrative Fee to the site administration staff during check-in.
- Pre-termination of stay: Successful applicant is expected to remain in residence for the time specified in the agreement once an allocation of the accommodation has been assigned to and accepted by him/her. No pre-termination of stay is allowed except for exceptional circumstances such as withdrawal of course from SMU.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
A. Payment in person
Payment can be made at the new Student Services Hub located at 70 Stamford Road #B1-36 (opposite Dental@Uni), from Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays), 10am to 5pm.:
• Debit/Credit Card (VISA/Mastercard) in person
• NETs or credit/debit card in person
B. Online Credit/Debit Card Payment
via Student Self-Service Page
LEASING BUSINESS (LB)
Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
Mr Toh Han Lin
Assistant Manager
hltoh@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5621
Mr Alvin Ow
Senior Resident Manager
alvinow@smu.edu.sg
+65 6336 5262
Keystone Clarke Quay
Address - 257 River Valley Road
Singapore 238306
Email address for queries - smuhostel@smu.edu.sg
Please click on the button below for the map:
