I'm trying to move to Singapore, and I'm wondering how to go about finding a place to live. If I can't find a sponsored job from here, which looks likely, I may just up stakes and move. I've only ever stayed in backpacker type places, or in the dorms at the YMCA.

If I want to find a place to stay for a few months while I look for a company that will get me a work permit, what are my options? Can I rent an apartment short term, and how expensive would it be? Obviously, since I used to stay at backpacker places, I can't afford to move into a really expensive place.