Ara Damansara residences worth shortlisting
Ara Damansara is a stratified-condo corridor on the Kelana Jaya LRT line, and the buildings worth shortlisting cluster around two stations: Ara Damansara and Lembah Subang. G Residences, Pacific Place, H2O Residences and Maisson Residences sit closest to Ara Damansara station; Eve Suite and Cantara Residences sit closer to Lembah Subang. Check current Ara Damansara rentals for live price and availability — the building names below are a starting shortlist, not a frozen ranking.
The shortlist
Six buildings come up most often in Ara Damansara searches, each with a different trade-off on transit, unit size and price tier.
| Residence | Location | Unit mix | Transit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Residences | Jalan PJU 1A/46 | 1–3 bedroom | Walking distance to Ara Damansara LRT (Kelana Jaya Line) | Most-searched name for this corridor; developer/completion-year details vary by portal and should be confirmed with the JMB before relying on them |
| Pacific Place | Jalan PJU 1A/4 | ~1,200 serviced-apartment units, 529–1,325 sq ft | ~5–7 min walk to Ara Damansara LRT | Completed 2013 by Island Circle Development; built around Evolve Concept Mall and shop-offices; typical asking rents run roughly RM1,600 for studios up to RM2,600+ for larger 2–3 bedroom units |
| H2O Residences | Jalan PJU 1A/1 | Serviced-apartment and SoHo bands | Ara Damansara LRT is the relevant station; exact walk distance not independently verified | Freehold, developed by Titijaya/Epoch; water-themed facilities concept; also searched as Mizu Residences |
| Maisson Residences | Ara Damansara | 5 blocks, 1,247 units, 500–1,385 sq ft | ~413 m / short walk to Ara Damansara LRT | Freehold, completed 2017 by 128 Ara Damansara Sdn Bhd (Newfields Group); pool, gym, multipurpose hall |
| Eve Suite | Ara Damansara | 2 blocks, 713 studio/2-bedroom units | Covered link-bridge to Lembah Subang LRT, ~3-min walk | Freehold serviced residence completed 2014, also marketed as NZX Square; 50m lap pool, sits above a 2-storey retail mall |
| Cantara Residences | No. 6, Jalan PJU 1A/42B | 888 units, multiple layouts up to 2,077 sq ft / 4-bedroom | Lembah Subang LRT; sources conflict between an older 500m figure and a current 1.1km developer figure | Freehold, Sime Darby Property; verify the LRT distance yourself before treating either figure as settled |
Furnishing, floor, parking bay and exact unit condition still decide whether a specific unit works for you — the table above narrows the search, the live listing and a viewing decide the rest.
Rent by layout
Quote rent from the live listing, not from this table. Asking prices move with furnishing, floor and supply, and the buildings above span different price tiers (Pacific Place and Maisson sit mid-tier; Cantara's larger layouts run higher; G Residences and H2O vary by block).
| Layout question | Better decision rule | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Room or studio? | Compare privacy, utilities and commute | Ara Damansara rentals |
| 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom? | Compare total move-in cost and furnishing | Live listing and viewing |
| Family-sized unit (Cantara, Maisson)? | Check parking, lift condition and school/route fit | Viewing |
| Zero Deposit unit? | Confirm eligibility on the specific listing | SPEEDHOME filter |
Getting around Ara Damansara
Two LRT stations on the Kelana Jaya Line anchor this corridor — Ara Damansara and Lembah Subang — and which one a building sits closer to matters more than the area name. G Residences, Pacific Place, H2O Residences and Maisson Residences are positioned around Ara Damansara station; Eve Suite and Cantara Residences sit toward Lembah Subang. Don't take a portal's "near LRT" headline at face value — Cantara's own distance claims have shifted between 500m and 1.1km across different sources, which is exactly why a block-specific walk-test before signing matters more than the marketing line.
Use the Petaling Jaya rental guide if you're comparing Ara Damansara against wider PJ options.
Who Ara Damansara fits
Ara Damansara fits renters who want western Petaling Jaya access on the Kelana Jaya Line and are willing to compare live units carefully. It's weaker for renters chasing the cheapest possible entry rent — this corridor's serviced-residence stock (Pacific Place, Eve Suite, Maisson) generally prices above older walk-up apartments elsewhere in PJ.
If your priority is PJ access, short commutes and modern condo stock, shortlist from the table above. If your priority is maximum space for minimum rent, compare nearby PJ and Damansara alternatives before committing.
Use Ara Damansara rentals for current availability, then widen to Petaling Jaya rentals if the right unit isn't available.
Viewing and scam checklist
Before signing, verify the payment destination, tenancy agreement, inventory list, parking bay, access cards, utilities, water pressure, air-conditioning and handover photos.
At viewing, test the basics slowly. Run taps, switch on air-conditioning, open windows, check cabinet hinges and confirm what furniture stays. Ask for the inventory list before payment. Confirm that any payment goes through the proper platform or company account — not an untraceable personal account.
For Zero Deposit listings, check the live SPEEDHOME label. Eligibility is per unit, not per building.
Renting Ara Damansara with Zero Deposit
Zero Deposit can reduce upfront cash on eligible SPEEDHOME listings, but it is not an automatic feature of every Ara Damansara residence.
Zero Deposit is SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system — not a financial guarantee product — that replaces the upfront cash deposit, so tenants move in without tying up cash while landlords stay protected through rental protection instead of holding a deposit. For severe end-of-tenancy damage beyond fair wear and tear, the standard protection claims process applies.
As of 24 June 2026, the SPEEDHOME live Ara Damansara filter showed most listings carrying a Zero Deposit tag and "Move-in Now" availability on the day of fetch — but the exact price band, bedroom mix and building-level count change daily, so filter live Ara Damansara rentals for eligible units before shortlisting rather than relying on this snapshot.
FAQ
What are the best residences to rent in Ara Damansara?
G Residences, Pacific Place, H2O Residences and Maisson Residences cluster around Ara Damansara LRT station; Eve Suite and Cantara Residences sit closer to Lembah Subang station. Pick by transit, unit size and budget fit, then confirm live availability before viewing.
Is G Residences in Ara Damansara covered here?
Yes. G Residences on Jalan PJU 1A/46 is within walking distance of Ara Damansara LRT and is the most-searched building name for this corridor. Specific developer, completion year and facility details vary by portal — confirm against the JMB's current materials before relying on them.
How much is rent in Ara Damansara?
It varies by building and unit. Pacific Place's published range runs roughly RM1,600 for studios to RM2,600+ for larger 2–3 bedroom units; other buildings in the table differ by size and finish. Check live Ara Damansara rentals for current asking prices.
Can I rent in Ara Damansara with Zero Deposit?
Yes, where the specific SPEEDHOME listing is eligible. Eligibility is per listing, so confirm on the live route before viewing.
What should I check during viewing?
Check commute route, water pressure, air-conditioning, parking bay, access cards, furnishing inventory, payment destination and the written tenancy agreement.