
I will be moving to Singapore for 4 months in October, and need to start looking for an apartment. Here is the tricky part - I have never been there before and have absolutely no clue about the local "geography". So I'm not even sure where to look for an apartment. I would ideally need something not too far away from Changi South Ave (that's where our office is). Could you please share your experience in this sense? Where (in which districts) would it be better to look for a place? I have been told that Changi South Ave area is quite far away from the city center. What is "far away" in Singapore terms? I will certainly spend time in the office during the weekdays, but on the other hand would love to be able to commute easily to the city center anytime I want. A colleague of mine told me that the following districts would be suitable:
1.Bedok
2.Paya Lebar
3.Simei
4.Tanah Merah
But aren't they too far from the centers of social life?

Please share in case you have ideas in this regard

Thanks a lot!
Cheers,
Emin.