Renting in Shah Alam: Rooms, Studios and Condos Near LRT (2026)

April 24, 2026 SPEEDHOME Editorial Team

Shah Alam is Selangor’s state capital and a genuine education hub — UiTM’s flagship campus, MSU and UNISEL all sit here, alongside the i-City smart-city development and a maturing LRT3 line. That combination makes it one of the better-value family and student rental markets in the Klang Valley, with rooms from RM500 and condos well below central-KL prices.

Here’s what your budget gets you, how to get around, and the buildings renters keep coming back to.

What RM500–RM2,000 gets you in Shah Alam

Rooms start around RM500/month, median near RM850 — usually a room in a shared serviced apartment or condo.
Studios typically run RM900–RM1,400 (e.g. Studio Fourteen, i-Soho, i-Suite).
Whole condos start around RM1,200, median about RM2,000 for a 2–3 bedroom unit; family-sized units at i-City or near the stadium run higher.

Many units near i-City and UiTM come partially furnished (aircon, washing machine, fridge, kitchen cabinets), which cuts your move-in cost.

At a glance (ranges as stated above):

Unit type	Rough rent (RM/month)	Best-fit pocket / building
Room (shared unit)	RM500–850	Shared units near UiTM / i-City
Studio	RM900–1,400	Studio Fourteen (Seksyen 14), i-Soho / i-Suite (i-City)
2-bed / condo	RM1,200–2,000	i-City, Setia City; LRT3 stadium (Emira/Acappella up to RM2,800)

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Who Shah Alam fits

UiTM / MSU / UNISEL students — off-campus rooms and studios within a 10-minute drive of campus, often shared to bring per-person cost down to ~RM670.
Families — mature township, the Blue Mosque, Setia City Mall, AEON, plenty of schools (SK Seksyen 7, SMK Sultan Salahuddin), and low-density condos.
Commuters to KL/PJ/Klang — Federal Highway, NKVE and KESAS, plus the new LRT3 reshaping the area.

Transit and commute

Shah Alam runs on KTM Komuter (KTM Shah Alam ~1 km from the centre, KTM Batu Tiga ~2.5 km) and is connected to KL by the Federal Highway, NKVE, KESAS and Elite — about a 45-minute drive to KLCC.

The big change is the LRT3 (Bandar Utama–Klang) Shah Alam Line, which adds stations through the township including at i-City, Seksyen 7, Stadium Shah Alam, Kerjaya and Glenmarie. Renting near a station is now a real lever on commute time — and on future rent.

Named buildings and where renters look

i-City / i-Soho (Seksyen 7) — the smart-city core. i-Soho is a freehold serviced residence by i-Berhad, two 43-storey blocks, 956 units, five layouts from a 464 sq ft studio to an 805 sq ft duplex; rents RM900–RM2,000, partially furnished. Walkable to Central i-City mall and a confirmed LRT3 stop. i-Suite Tower nearby offers studios to 2-bed units (RM1,000–RM2,000) with shuttle buses planned to the LRT.

Along the LRT3 line: Emira Residence and Acappella Residences (near Stadium Shah Alam, RM1,400–RM2,800), Palm Garden Apartment (Bandar Baru Klang end, RM1,000–RM1,800), Utropolis/Urbano (near Kerjaya), and Shang Villa (Glenmarie interchange).

Near UiTM: Vista Alam (RM1,000–RM2,300), Studio Fourteen (Seksyen 14, studios RM1,000–RM1,400), Puncak 7 Residences, Kristal View, V-Residensi 2 (Seksyen 22) and Residensi Hijauan (the Greens, toward Subang).

Batu Tiga / Subang border: Avenue Crest — SOFO studio units (527–883 sq ft), 7 minutes from KTM Batu Tiga, minutes from USJ and Subang Parade.

Mid-market named condos to know: I-Residence, Setia City Residence, D’Sara Sentral and The Andes.

Nearby areas to compare

If Shah Alam doesn’t fit: Subang Jaya, Klang, Petaling Jaya and Setia Alam are the natural alternatives on the same western-corridor highways.

FAQ

What is the average rental price in Shah Alam? Condos start from about RM1,200/month (median ~RM2,000 for a 2–3 bed). Rooms start from RM500 (median ~RM850) and studios run RM900–RM1,400. Notable buildings include i-Soho i-City, Emira Residence, Vista Alam and Setia City Residence. Browse live listings at /rent/shah-alam/.

Where should I rent if I study at UiTM Shah Alam? Off-campus options within ~10 minutes by car include Vista Alam, Studio Fourteen (Seksyen 14), i-Suite at i-City, Puncak 7 and Kristal View. Sharing a 3-bed unit can bring cost down to around RM670 per person. See rooms and studios.

Does the LRT3 affect where I should rent? Yes — the Shah Alam Line adds stations at i-City, Seksyen 7, Stadium Shah Alam, Kerjaya and Glenmarie. Renting within walking distance of a station cuts your commute and tends to hold value better.

Can I rent in Shah Alam with no deposit? Yes. SPEEDHOME’s Zero Deposit option removes the standard 2–3 months upfront deposit on verified Shah Alam listings. Apply, get reviewed, sign via SpeedSign and move in. Start at /rent/shah-alam/.

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