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Bugis is a nice area, very close to the center. It is also home to some nice middle eastern restaurants and Shisha bars near Arab Street. One of my favourite areas. It all comes down to what kind of apartment you are looking to rent. Rent is very expensive. If you are looking for a condominium, as most expats do, expect something around 3K SGD for a decent sized unit. I used to live only in so called HDB apartments. Those are purpose built apartment blocks for locals. Just make sure they are legally renting it out (the landlord needs to own the apartment for at least 5 years before they can, if I am right). As a tenant, you should be registered with the HDB department and pay stamp duty.
If the East-West line is convenient for you, you can also look into the Tiong Bahru area. You do not necessarily need to be near an MRT station, the bus network is also really good.
Regarding halal food, you should have no problems. In the local food courts you can always find Malaysian or northern indian food, and it is damn cheap.