Own a unit at Maxim Residences? Whole-unit long-term tenancy is the clear operating default here — clean 3-bedroom units (1,050–1,082 sq ft) ask RM1,400 to RM2,380 with a mode of RM1,800 to RM1,900, generating a 5.3% to 5.6% gross yield on the RM410,000 Brickz transacted median (or 7.6% to 8.0% on the RM285,000 lower quartile). Zero dedicated SPEEDHOME listings represents an immediate first-mover vacancy in a corridor proven by over 1,000 cumulative tenant inquiries (including Taman Suria Jaya at 209 requests, Green Terrain at 189, and Residensi Tasikmas at 180). Sibling identity fence: Majestic Maxim is a separate development that pollutes the portal pool and owns the 10-unit Airbnb cluster (RM169–270 a night) — do not quote its nightly rates as Maxim Residences income. In-building rooms: zero measured listings; corridor split arithmetic (3 x RM600–800 = RM1,800–2,400) merely overlaps whole-unit rent, making room partitioning unnecessary and unverified.
Three ways to run your unit
Pick a model card and test your numbers. The price field loads the Brickz transacted median of RM410,000, and the rent field loads the clean 3-bedroom mode of RM1,800 — both drawn directly from market evidence. The room-rental and short-stay cards remain secondary or gated until building-specific approvals and evidence exist. The calculations update instantly.
- Whole-unit long-term (The proven default): Rent loads RM1,800 (clean 3-bedroom mode of RM1,800-1,900 from portal listings; 2-bedrooms ask RM1,450-1,700). Grosses 5.3% to 5.6% on the RM410,000 Brickz median (7.6% to 8.0% on the RM285,000 P25 floor). Target: UCSI University students, faculty, and MRT commuters on 12-month zero-deposit leases.
- Room rental / Co-living (Marginal overlap, not a flip): Zero in-building room cards measured. Corridor rooms ask RM600-800 a month (3 rooms = RM1,800-2,400), which merely overlaps the whole-unit mode without delivering a meaningful spread. Requires written management corporation approval and submetering installation.
- Short stay / Airbnb (Zero in-building presence): Zero building-named Airbnb units exist for Maxim Residences. The nearby 10-unit cluster (RM169-270 a night) belongs entirely to sibling project Majestic Maxim. Commercial transient hosting is subject to strict residential strata by-law restrictions.
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What can you earn?
The clean rental band. The portal entity pool holds 19 listings, but carries a notable identity defect: two cards belong to sibling development "Majestic Maxim" (890 sq ft at RM1,700 and 825 sq ft at RM1,600) and one to Alam Damai (825 sq ft at RM2,200). Filtering out misfiled cards leaves clean Maxim Residences rental bands: - 2-bedroom units (825–890 sq ft): Asking rents span RM1,450 to RM1,700 a month (partially to fully furnished), with one furnished outlier at RM2,200. Specific cards echo "RM 1,450 MAXIM RESIDENCES ... 845 2 2 Partially Furnished", "RM 1,500 Maxim Residence ... 850 2 2 Fully Furnished", "RM 1,600 Maxim Residences Connaught Cheras ... 825 2 2 Listed 3 days ago", and "RM 1,700 Maxim Residences Condo 854sqft 2Bed2Bath". - 3-bedroom units (1,050–1,082 sq ft): Asking rents span RM1,400 to RM2,380 a month, with a heavy mode between RM1,800 and RM1,900. Echoes include "RM 1,400 MAXIM RESIDENCES ... 1050 3 2", "RM 1,800 Maxim Residences ... 1050 3 2 Fully Furnished", "RM 1,900 Maxim Residence Cheras 1050 3 2", and upper-tier asks up to RM2,380.
First-party demand in Cheras. On SPEEDHOME's own board, Maxim Residences currently shows zero dedicated listings ("Zero Deposit Houses for Rent in Maxim Residences Cheras · 28 nearby") — creating a clear first-mover opportunity. The surrounding Cheras corridor proves tenant demand is substantial: Taman Suria Jaya at RM850 records 209 lifetime chat requests (34 viewings); Green Terrain at RM600 holds 189 requests (17 viewings); Residensi Tasikmas at RM1,500 holds 180 requests (33 viewings); M Vertica at RM2,500 holds 166 requests (16 viewings); and EkoCheras at RM2,200 holds 146 requests (9 viewings). Cheras renters respond rapidly to zero-deposit properties priced to the market.
Transacted sales and worked yield math. Non-landed transaction data from Brickz shows a median price of RM410,000 at RM425 psf, with transactions ranging from RM285,000 (25th percentile) to RM440,000 (75th percentile). On portals, 78 units are listed for sale (search excerpt), with 3-bedroom layouts starting from RM446 psf, and general asking ranges spanning RM370,000 to RM500,000.
Worked division on the transacted median, labelled hard: - Mode rent at RM1,800: RM1,800 x 12 = RM21,600 / RM410,000 = 5.3% gross yield. - Mode rent at RM1,900: RM1,900 x 12 = RM22,800 / RM410,000 = 5.6% gross yield. - Lower quartile purchase at RM285,000: RM1,800 x 12 = RM21,600 / RM285,000 = 7.6% gross; RM1,900 x 12 = RM22,800 / RM285,000 = 8.0% gross. All yields are gross returns before local assessments, strata maintenance, and the 2.19% platform processing fee. See the real cost of self-managing a rental.
Room rental arithmetic. No in-building room listings exist. Corridor room comparables in Cheras ask RM600 to RM800 a month per room. Splitting a 3-bedroom unit yields: 3 rooms x RM600 to RM800 = RM1,800 to RM2,400 a month. Comparing this to the clean whole-unit mode of RM1,800 to RM1,900 reveals no meaningful premium once partition capex, separate utility submetering, and common-area maintenance are factored in. This remains a flag, not a flip; whole-unit letting is the superior risk-adjusted path.
Short-stay fence and cost gaps. Zero Airbnb listings name Maxim Residences. Sibling development Majestic Maxim runs a 10-unit cluster at RM847 to RM1,350 for 5 nights (RM169 to RM270 a night) — that represents corridor short-stay competition, not Maxim Residences revenue. Maintenance fees for Maxim Residences are not publicly published (a launch-era inquiry remained unanswered; the RM0.40 psf figure on record belongs to Maxim The Address, a different project). Always review the latest JMB/MC statement for current maintenance and sinking-fund figures.
Why transit connectivity near UCSI sustains Cheras occupancy
Completed in 2017 by Maxim Holdings (Trenergy Infrastructure / Meridian Maxim), Maxim Residences is a 542-unit leasehold serviced apartment development located along Jalan 9/142 in Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, operating under Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). The scheme features two residential towers — Tower A at 34 storeys and Tower B at 28 storeys — built above a commercial retail podium. Floor plans include compact 619 sq ft units (1 to 2 bedrooms), 825 to 890 sq ft 2-bedroom units, and 1,050 to 1,082 sq ft 3-bedroom units.
The development's core strength is daily transit connectivity. Positioned within walking distance of the Taman Connaught MRT Station (Kajang Line) and Cheras Sentral Mall, and minutes from UCSI University South Wing, the location draws steady interest from university students, academic staff, medical workers, and corporate professionals commuting to Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Bukit Bintang, and KL Sentral. This structural demand pool ensures low vacancy for properly maintained properties.
Competition in Cheras is fierce, with newer high-density projects vying for the same tenants. In Maxim Residences, winning landlords differentiate on functional quality rather than speculative pricing. Providing high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated work/study desks, dependable air conditioning, and clean, durable furniture captures immediate tenant interest. Pet-friendly units earn roughly a 15-20% demand premium where permitted by building rules. SPEEDHOME coliving is cat-friendly — cats welcome in our coliving rooms; building rules can vary.
5 checks before you buy
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Verify title category and leasehold expiry — Maxim Residences is a commercial-titled serviced apartment under DBKL on a 99-year lease expiring c. 2112; confirm whether utility billing is billed at commercial rates or converted to residential tariffs. Done: official title deed and utility bills inspected.
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Enforce the sibling identity fence — Ensure your purchase agreement and listing records specify Maxim Residences on Jalan 9/142, Taman Connaught, and do not conflate it with Majestic Maxim in Taman Bukit Cheras. Done: registered strata title parcel number confirmed.
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Obtain the management corporation's written by-laws — Request the official house rules regarding submetering, occupant limits, tenant access card quotas, and pet regulations. Done: signed management handbook on file.
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Verify actual maintenance fees and sinking fund balances — Because maintenance charges are not published on property portals (and sibling figures must be ignored), inspect the latest management accounts and AGM minutes for actual rates and reserve funds. Done: three years of AGM statements reviewed.
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Execute a durable, tenant-focused fit-out — Avoid unauthorized drywall partitions that breach fire safety codes. Opt for a targeted SPEEDRENO rental fit-out tailored for students and young working professionals. Done: itemized scope with fixed completion timeline.
FAQ
What yield does Maxim Residences give?
Gross yields on whole-unit 3-bedroom tenancies range between 5.3% and 5.6% based on mode rents of RM1,800 to RM1,900 against the Brickz transacted median of RM410,000 (RM425 psf). Lower-quartile purchases around RM285,000 achieve gross yields of 7.6% to 8.0%. Actual net yields will depend on strata service charges, council rates, and the 2.19% platform processing fee.
Is Maxim Residences suitable for room rental?
No measured in-building room market exists. Corridor room rates in Cheras (RM600 to RM800 per room) generate RM1,800 to RM2,400 across three rooms, which merely overlaps the whole-unit mode of RM1,800 to RM1,900. After deducting partition costs, submetering, and utility overheads, room letting offers negligible upside over a clean whole-unit lease. See our room rental and co-living guide.
Can you run short-stay or Airbnb at Maxim Residences?
Zero Airbnb units name Maxim Residences. The 10-unit cluster in the area belongs to sibling project Majestic Maxim. Under the Strata Management Act 2013, residential management corporations have statutory power to restrict commercial short-stays via house rules. Do not underwrite short-stay income without written management authorization.
How does Maxim Residences differ from Majestic Maxim?
Maxim Residences was completed in 2017 (542 units, 2 towers, Jalan 9/142) closer to Taman Connaught MRT and Cheras Sentral. Majestic Maxim is a newer, larger 4-tower development (~2021) in Taman Bukit Cheras. Because portal aggregators frequently misfile listings between the two, landlords must verify property identities to avoid miscalculating rents or short-stay potential. Check our Cheras rental guide for nearby comparisons.
What running it looks like
Renting out a condo near Taman Connaught MRT should be seamless, but self-management often breaks down across disjointed steps: renovation contractors finish and leave, leasing agents disappear once the lease is signed, and maintenance calls interrupt your workday. SPEEDHOME unifies every stage: SPEEDRENO delivers durable, budget-conscious furnishings; SPEEDHOME markets your unit under zero-deposit terms, conducts viewings, and performs comprehensive tenant credit checks; and SPEEDFIX resolves repair requests at transparent, standardized rates.
Landlords choose between tailored protection plans: the flat Standard plan at RM799 + SST per year, Protect at one month's rent, or Protect+ at one and a half months of rent protection. The platform processing fee begins at 2.19% + SST of monthly rent.
Ready? List your Maxim Residences unit with SPEEDHOME — zero deposit, automated screening, complete rent protection. You can also explore the landlord investment decision guide before putting capital to work.
The clean Mudah rental bands (2-bed RM1,450-1,700; 3-bed RM1,400-2,380, mode RM1,800-1,900), the Brickz transacted median (RM410,000 at RM425 psf, P25-P75 RM285,000-440,000), the iProperty 78 for-sale listings, the PropertyGuru asking range (RM370,000-500,000), the Airbnb geo-search (zero building-named units; 10-unit Majestic Maxim sibling cluster), and the maintenance gap are reads of 11 October 2026 (evidence file maxim-residences-market-evidence-2026-10-11.yaml, lane bi-mine-09, server readers); yields (5.3-5.6% on median, 7.6-8.0% on P25) are labelled derivations on transacted Brickz baselines; corridor room rates are comparables, not building measurements; maintenance and sinking fund are unpublished in named public sources. More: the room rental and co-living guide and the Cheras rental guide.