Renting in Cheras: 2026 Prices, Best Sections & Where to Look
Cheras is one of KL’s largest and most affordable corridors — a wide spread from inner-city Maluri and Cochrane to the leafy Alam Damai pockets and the value end out at Batu 9–11 and Sungai Long. It runs almost entirely on the MRT Kajang Line, so you can rent cheaply and still reach the city without a car. Here’s what renting in Cheras actually costs in 2026, and which part fits you.
What Rent in Cheras Costs (2026)
Cheras prices split by how far in you are. “Cheras Dalam” (Maluri/Cochrane) sits closest to the city and MRT/LRT interchange and costs the most; “Cheras Luar” (Batu 9–11, Sungai Long) is where the value is.
| Unit type | Cheras Dalam (Maluri/Cochrane) | Cheras Tengah (Connaught/Batu 5) | Cheras Luar (Batu 9–11/Sg Long) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room (shared unit) | RM450–700 | RM350–550 | RM300–500 |
| Studio | RM800–1,100 | RM650–900 | RM550–800 |
| 1-bedroom | RM1,000–1,400 | RM800–1,100 | RM650–950 |
| 2-bedroom condo | RM1,300–1,800 | RM1,100–1,500 | RM900–1,300 |
| 3-bedroom condo | RM1,700–2,300 | RM1,400–1,900 | RM1,200–1,600 |
So RM1,400/month in Cheras gets you a comfortable 2-bedroom condo near Cochrane MRT with a pool and gym; the same budget out at Batu 11 gets you a larger 3-bedroom with parking to spare.
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Who Cheras Fits
- Young families and value renters — the most space-per-ringgit in KL proper, with malls (MyTown, AEON, Leisure Mall) and schools close by.
- Students — affordable rooms near UCSI (Taman Connaught) and a short MRT hop to TARUMT and the city.
- Mid-income professionals who work in the city or Cyberjaya/Putrajaya direction but want a real apartment, not a cramped KLCC studio.
If you need to be in a walkable café-and-nightlife district every weekend, Cheras isn’t that — it’s a live-affordably-commute-easily area.
Getting Around Cheras
Cheras is built around the MRT Kajang Line: Maluri, Taman Pertama, Taman Midah, Taman Mutiara, Taman Connaught, Taman Suntex, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn and Batu 11 Cheras stations run straight down the corridor to the city centre and TRX. Maluri is the key interchange — it links the MRT to the LRT Ampang Line, so you reach KLCC/Masjid Jamek without changing lines twice.
Drivers get the MRR2, Cheras–Kajang Highway (Grand Saga) and SUKE elevated highway; off-peak you’re in the city in 20–30 minutes, though the Loke Yew/Jalan Cheras stretch is heavy at rush hour.
Named Condos Renters Ask About
- M Vertica (Cochrane/Maluri) — newest high-rise demand magnet, walk to Cochrane MRT and MyTown/IKEA.
- EkoCheras (Jalan Cheras, Batu 5) — integrated mall + MRT-linked, studios to duplex towers.
- You Residences / You City (Batu 9) — large affordable blocks, MRT Suntex nearby.
- Maxim Residence (Cheras/Sungai Long) — value 2–3 bedders popular with families.
- Cheras Heights, Prima Midah Heights, Miharja Condominium, Villa Vista, Aster Residence — established mid-market blocks across Connaught and Alam Damai.
Related Nearby Areas
If Cheras doesn’t quite fit, look at Maluri (the inner-city, more walkable edge of Cheras), Kajang (further out, even cheaper, same MRT line), Sri Petaling and Kuchai Lama to the west.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheras a good area to rent in? Yes, if value and transit matter more than nightlife. It has the best space-per-ringgit in KL proper and runs on the MRT Kajang Line end to end.
How much is a room in Cheras? Roughly RM300–700/month depending on section — cheapest out at Batu 9–11, dearest near Maluri/Cochrane.
Which Cheras condos are near the MRT? M Vertica and EkoCheras are the most MRT-connected (Cochrane and Batu 5). You City/You Residences sit near Taman Suntex.
Is Cheras well connected to KLCC? Yes — take the MRT to Maluri and change to the LRT Ampang Line; KLCC is about 25–30 minutes door to door.
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