Maxim Residence Cheras Rent, Commute & Honest Review (2026)

Reviewed 2026-06-23 · SPEEDHOME Research

Maxim Residence in a sentence — who it suits and what it costs

Maxim Residence is a mid-market Cheras condo beside Taman Len Sen with units from 619–1,082 sq ft and full facilities. It suits families and professionals with a car; if you need rail, walk-test the MRT route from your block first.

SPEEDHOME platform data (Q1 2026) shows the median asking rent at Maxim Residence is RM1,300 for a furnished 2-bedroom — check the live SPEEDHOME listing for current ask and Zero Deposit eligibility.

Road access runs via SILK and SUKE. Daily conveniences sit outside the gate: Econsave hypermarket, Cheras Sentral mall and the Taman Len Sen food courts. Rent shifts with unit size, furnishing, floor and owner, so the figures below are indicative ranges drawn from mid-Cheras market data — confirm the live price on SPEEDHOME before viewing.

Indicative rent at Maxim Residence by layout (2026)

A furnished 2-bedroom at Maxim Residence typically asks RM1,100–1,500/month in the Cheras middle belt. Smaller units and rooms cost less; 3-bedroom layouts push higher. Verify the exact asking rent on the live SPEEDHOME listing before committing.

The bands reflect mid-Cheras (Taman Connaught / Batu 5 belt) market data for the unit sizes Maxim Residence offers. A fully furnished, higher-floor 2-bedroom with two parking bays asks near the top of the range; a basic, mid-floor unit with one bay asks toward the bottom. Furnishing, floor level, block and bay count move the figure more than the unit does on paper.

Layout	Built-up (approx.)	Indicative monthly rent	Notes
Room (shared unit)	—	RM350–550	Shared unit; depends on housemate setup
Studio / compact	619–650 sq ft	RM650–900	Self-contained; confirm furnishing
1-bedroom	~700–800 sq ft	RM800–1,100	Full unit; check parking inclusion
2-bedroom	~900–1,000 sq ft	RM1,100–1,500	Most common family/couple layout
3-bedroom	~1,000–1,082 sq ft	RM1,400–1,900	Larger household; verify bay count

Ranges are indicative only, drawn from Cheras mid-belt market data. Live SPEEDHOME listings are the source of truth for current rent and Zero Deposit availability: browse Maxim Residence listings on SPEEDHOME.

Getting around from Maxim Residence — the honest commute

Maxim Residence is drive-first beside Taman Len Sen, with road access via SILK and SUKE. The nearest MRT Kajang Line stations sit in the Taman Connaught area, but walk the lobby-to-station route at your travel hour before signing — map distance understates it.

Route / mode	Destination	Reality check
SILK (Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway)	Kajang, Ampang, Sri Petaling	Good off-peak; heavy during morning rush toward KL
SUKE (Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated)	Alam Damai interchange, KL south	Useful for drivers heading northwest
MRT Kajang Line (Taman Connaught area)	KL city, TRX, Kajang	Verify exact walk distance from your block before signing — not all towers have the same lobby-to-station time
Ride-hail / feeder	MRT station, Cheras Sentral, Econsave	Available; factor in wait time at peak hours

Flag before viewing: the SILK and SUKE exit queues change sharply with the hour — test them at your actual commute time, not at 11am on a Tuesday. If your daily trip is KL-bound on rail, look at EkoCheras instead.

Facilities and nearby amenities

Maxim Residence includes an infinity pool, gymnasium, barbecue area, yoga deck, playground and wading pool. Directly outside: Econsave hypermarket, a food court and Cheras Sentral shopping mall — practical daily conveniences for residents who do not want to drive far for groceries.

On-site: - Infinity pool and wading pool - Gymnasium - Barbecue area - Yoga deck - Playground

Nearby (publicly verifiable, subject to operating hours): - Econsave hypermarket — daily groceries within the development - Cheras Sentral mall — retail, food, services - Food courts serving the Taman Len Sen and Cheras Selatan area

For hospitals, schools and further amenities, cross-reference the Cheras area guide and verify distances by address before viewing.

Who Maxim Residence suits — and who should look elsewhere

Maxim Residence suits families and value-seeking renters who drive, want a full condo facility set, and need daily grocery convenience without paying for a central KL address. It is less suitable for car-free commuters who need to be a genuine short walk from an MRT station.

Profile	Why it works	What to verify first
Family with children	Playground, wading pool, space (2–3BR at mid-Cheras value)	Parking bay count; lift wait at school-run times
Working couple or professional	Facilities, practical size, road access	Actual commute time at peak hours from this exact block
Student (UCSI, nearby colleges)	More space per ringgit than inner-city Cheras	MRT walk distance; late-night ride-hail availability
Remote / hybrid worker	Larger unit possible at lower rent than KL centre	Internet / mobile signal in your specific unit; daytime noise
Car-free daily commuter	—	Do not assume MRT is walkable. Verify on foot first.

Honest drawbacks

Every listing-page review omits the negatives. Here are the real questions to ask at Maxim Residence before signing:

Transit walk reality: the building is road-dependent. If you need rail, verify the exact walk time from your block's exit to the MRT entrance — and check the route is covered and safe in heavy rain.
Peak-hour road congestion: SILK and SUKE are good arteries, but the feeder roads into the development can back up during morning rush toward KL. Test the exit at your commute hour.
Unit variation: Maxim Residence has multiple blocks and owners. Furnishing quality, appliance age, water pressure, lift condition and parking bay allocation vary by owner and unit — what another tenant's review describes may not match your shortlisted unit.
Noise and density: high-rise condos near active commercial areas can carry noise from food courts or roads depending on facing. Ask about the unit's orientation during viewing.

What SPEEDHOME changes for you here: Maxim Residence units listed on SPEEDHOME go through landlord verification, and the platform's 2.19% platform fee replaces the half-month agent commission, so a RM1,300 unit saves roughly RM650 upfront versus a traditional agent. Qualifying units carry Zero Deposit (managed rental-risk system, not a financial guarantee product), so move-in cash drops from 2 + 1 + ½ months to 1 + ½ months — the 2-month security deposit is waived, while first-month rent and utilities stay. That single difference is why the building's honest drawbacks are easier to absorb here than at the same building on a portal listing.

Maxim Residence vs nearby Cheras options

For a similar rent band, EkoCheras is more MRT-connected (integrated station access); You City / You Residences is larger and at the Batu 9 value end; M Vertica is the newest premium option near Cochrane MRT. Maxim Residence competes on facilities, daily convenience and road access rather than rail proximity.

Building	Approx. location	Transit	Best for	Rent band (2BR, indicative)
Maxim Residence	Taman Len Sen / Cheras Selatan	Road-dependent; verify MRT walk	Families, drivers, daily convenience	RM1,100–1,500
EkoCheras	Jalan Cheras, Batu 5	MRT-integrated (Batu 5 station)	Rail commuters, city-edge renters	RM1,300–1,800
You City / You Residences	Batu 9 Cheras	Near MRT Taman Suntex	Value seekers, larger space	RM900–1,300
M Vertica	Cochrane / Maluri	Walk to Cochrane MRT, near MyTown	Premium Cheras, inner belt	RM1,400–2,000

All rent ranges are indicative mid-Cheras market data. Verify on live listings before any decision.

Tenant viewing checklist for Maxim Residence

A viewed unit looks better on the day; the defects become yours once you sign. Maxim Residence-specific verifications first, then generic apartment checks.

Building-specific — verify these at Maxim Residence:

MRT walk from your block: this building is road-dependent. Walk the actual route from your specific block's exit to the nearest MRT station at your travel hour — the map distance understates it, and not every tower has the same lobby-to-station time.
SILK / SUKE exit queue: if you drive daily, test the exit at your real commute hour — feeder roads back up at the morning rush toward KL.
Parking bay: confirm the assigned bay for the unit and walk the route from bay to lobby. Bay allocation and lift wait vary by block.
Unit facing and orientation: noise from Econsave, the food court, and Cheras Sentral cuts differently by side of the tower. Ask which facing the unit has.

Then run the standard apartment checks:

Lift bank at your block: count the lifts serving your specific tower and time the wait at school-run and evening-peak hours — lift service per block varies across the development, not the building as a whole.
Parking bay ratio: confirm the unit's allocated bay and check whether it is tandem, covered, or near a blind corner. Walk the bay-to-lobby route with the keys in your hand before signing.
Water pressure by floor: run every tap and the shower at the same time. Pressure drops are common on upper floors of mid-rise Cheras condos; if the test falters, ask the management office for the booster-pump schedule.
Air-conditioners and water heaters: run each unit for 10 minutes. Cheras units commonly carry aging inverter compressors; cooling strength and compressor noise at startup are useful tells.
Ceilings, walls and pipe-noise: scan ceilings for staining near the bathroom and kitchen. Mid-belt Cheras blocks sometimes carry plumbing noise from upper units — ask to run the shower upstairs if neighbours are home.
Management office responsiveness: ask the management office, in person, how long a non-emergency repair ticket currently takes. The answer tells you more than the building's brochure does.
Econsave delivery and loading-bay access: confirm delivery hours and which entrance the rider uses — some blocks funnel grocery riders through the service lift, others don't.
MRT feeder bus frequency: if you will use rail, ride the feeder bus at your real commute hour before signing. Peak frequency on the Taman Connaught corridor varies sharply by time of day.
Handover photos: photograph every defect, appliance and fixture before signing. Send to the landlord in writing and get written acknowledgement.
Stamped TA: insist on a tenancy agreement prepared and stamped before transferring any money. Pay to a company account, never cash to an individual you have not verified.
Zero Deposit terms: if the listing shows Zero Deposit, ask the landlord which system applies. Zero Deposit is a managed rental-risk system (not a financial guarantee product) — confirm the terms in the tenancy agreement before signing.

Renting at Maxim Residence with Zero Deposit

Zero Deposit replaces the upfront cash security deposit for qualifying units at Maxim Residence. It is a managed rental-risk system, not a financial guarantee product, so recovery on severe end-of-tenancy damage is limited. Not every unit qualifies.

Browse Zero Deposit listings in Cheras on SPEEDHOME

FAQ

Rent at Maxim Residence (2026) runs RM350 for a room up to RM1,900 for a 3-bedroom. The building is road-dependent — walk-test the MRT from your block before signing, and check whether your shortlisted unit qualifies for Zero Deposit on SPEEDHOME.

How much is rent at Maxim Residence?

Indicative ranges in 2026: rooms RM350–550, studios and compact units RM650–900, 1-bedroom RM800–1,100, 2-bedroom RM1,100–1,500, 3-bedroom RM1,400–1,900. Actual asking rent varies by unit size, furnishing and owner. Check live listings on SPEEDHOME for the current price and availability.

Is Maxim Residence near an MRT station?

Maxim Residence has road connections via SILK and SUKE toward the Cheras corridor. MRT Kajang Line stations in the Taman Connaught area are nearby, but the walkability depends on which block and exit you use. Verify the actual walking route and time from your specific unit before signing — do not rely on map distance alone.

Who is Maxim Residence best suited for?

Families and couples who drive and want mid-market condo facilities — pool, gym, barbecue, playground — alongside nearby daily conveniences (Econsave, Cheras Sentral, food courts). It is a practical value choice for renters who do not need to walk to an MRT station every day.

What are the main drawbacks of Maxim Residence?

The building is road-dependent — if you rely on public transport, verify the actual walk to the MRT before committing. Peak-hour road exits can be slow toward KL. Unit quality varies by owner, so inspect the specific unit carefully rather than relying on general reviews.

Can I rent at Maxim Residence with Zero Deposit?

Some units listed on SPEEDHOME may qualify for Zero Deposit. Zero Deposit is a managed rental-risk system — it replaces the upfront deposit rather than acting as a financial guarantee product, and not every unit qualifies. Check the live listing to confirm availability for the specific unit you are considering.