What is Rica Residence?
Rica Residence is a freehold serviced apartment in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, developed by Fajarbaru Properties; the single 39-storey tower contains 473 units ranging from studio to 3-bedroom layouts (657–1,238 sq ft), completed in 2021, and KTM Sentul station sits at the end of the same street (Jalan Perhentian), roughly 5–8 minutes on foot; Sentul LRT station (Ampang/Sri Petaling Line) is approximately 900 m away. SPEEDHOME's managed-portfolio experience across 30,000+ Malaysian tenancy agreements shows Sentul freehold serviced apartments like this one tend to combine furnished and partially furnished units under mixed landlord ownership, which is why asking rents move floor-by-floor rather than building-wide.
Facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, trampoline park, outdoor cinema, BBQ terrace, and herb garden. For the live Sentul rental filter and which units are currently listed with Zero Deposit, see All live SPEEDHOME rentals.
| Building fact | What is publicly stated | How to verify before you sign |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sentul, Kuala Lumpur (Jalan Perhentian) | Confirm the exact block and road on the listing |
| Tenure | Freehold (per public sources) | Ask the JMB for the title type printed on the sale-and-purchase agreement |
| Age / completion | 2021 (per public sources) | Confirm the completion year from the developer's records |
| Layout range | 657–1,238 sq ft (studio to 3-bedroom) across 473 units in a single 39-storey tower | Check the live All live SPEEDHOME rentals for the layouts currently available |
| Facilities | Pool, gym, trampoline park, outdoor cinema, BBQ terrace, herb garden | Walk the building during the viewing — advertised facilities are not always in service |
| Transit | KTM Sentul station at the end of the same street (Jalan Perhentian), ~5–8 min on foot; Sentul LRT ~900 m | Drive or transit the route at your real travel hour before signing |
| Management | Run by a Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) | Ask the JMB for the sinking-fund balance and any pending special assessment |
How the SPEEDHOME platform works at Rica Residence
SPEEDHOME listings at Rica Residence are individually verified before going live, and SPEEDHOME has had zero reported rental scams on the platform since April 2026; selected listings carry Zero Deposit — SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system — but not every unit qualifies, and eligibility depends on the listing and screening outcome. 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.
For landlords at Rica Residence, SPEEDHOME's managed model handles tenant screening, tenancy-agreement preparation, and rent collection end to end. SPEEDHOME platform data (most recent measured period, 2026): roughly 30% of tenancy applicants are rejected at SPEEDHOME's screening step before any tenancy agreement is signed. SPEEDHOME platform data (most recent measured period, 2026): roughly 70% of managed tenants pay rent on or before the due date, and roughly 87% pay within 3 days of the due date.
The full-service landlord fee is 2.19% of monthly rent, payable only once a unit is tenanted. To see which Rica Residence units are currently listed with Zero Deposit, browse the live filter on All live SPEEDHOME rentals. For the landlord view, see List with SPEEDHOME (landlords).
What to check before and during the Rica Residence viewing
Building name does not guarantee unit quality, parking allocation, or commute time; verify each of these at the viewing before you pay anything. A Sentul single-tower freehold serviced apartment is only as good as the unit you are about to sign for, and the floor, the view, and the unit condition all matter.
| Checkpoint | What to verify | Why it matters for Rica Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Commute route | Your real door-to-destination time at your travel hour | KTM Sentul station at the end of the same street, ~5–8 min on foot; Sentul LRT ~900 m — verify the actual door-to-platform walk from the unit |
| Highway / road noise | Which side of the building faces the main road and which faces the back | Jalan Perhentian corridor units catch road noise — verify at the viewing hour you will actually live with |
| Unit condition | Water pressure, air-conditioning units, windows, ceiling, cabinet doors, tiling | Single-tower 2021 developments can have early-life defects; defects discovered after move-in are harder to resolve |
| Parking | Whether a bay is included, optional, or unavailable in the listing | Parking bay allocation is a common dispute point in single-tower residences — confirm in the tenancy agreement before signing |
| Upfront cash | Total move-in cost: deposit, first month's rent, utility transfer fees | Know your full exposure before committing; ask if the listing has Zero Deposit |
| Tenancy terms | Lease duration, break-clause, maintenance fee responsibility | Clarify who pays maintenance charges and how renewal works |
| Building amenities | Current operating state of pool, gym, trampoline park, outdoor cinema, security, lifts | Advertised facilities are not always in service |
| Sinking fund / special assessment | Current JMB sinking-fund balance and any pending special assessment | A weak sinking fund or pending special assessment will land on the next tenancy |
Who Rica Residence fits — and who it does not
Rica Residence fits tenants who want a walk-to-KTM or walk-to-LRT base in the Sentul area, or who have a car and need a Sentul address; whether a specific unit is a good fit depends on the floor, the view, the furnishing, the current condition and the asking rent. Use the bullets below as a sanity check, then verify the specific unit.
- Fits — tenants who already worked out the commute and want a Sentul residential base; tenants who will confirm unit condition, parking, and maintenance fee responsibility at viewing; tenants who want a live filtered listing with Zero Deposit on selected units.
- Skip if — the studio-to-3-bedroom format is too small for your household; you cannot absorb move-in cash before Zero Deposit is confirmed; the 2021 single-tower early-life condition is not what you need.
How Rica Residence compares with nearby Sentul buildings
The most direct comparison is to run the same-day live filter on All live SPEEDHOME rentals for two or three named buildings in the same sub-area; do not rely on article figures as quoted rent. Asking rents move with the season and the corridor.
| Comparable building | Why compare |
|---|---|
| Rica Residence (this page) | Anchor building — see live filter on All live SPEEDHOME rentals |
| SkyAwani 2 Residence (Sentul) | Same Sentul leasehold affordable-housing profile, RUMAWIP-style stock |
| Other stratified Sentul corridor buildings | Same corridor, similar age band, similar facility set; run the same-day filter |
| Transit-adjacent Sentul towers | Useful for a commute-versus-walk-to-LRT trade-off |
When shortlisting, run the same live filter for two or three named buildings and compare the asking ranges on the same day — listing prices move with the season and the corridor.
FAQ
What is Rica Residence?
Rica Residence is a residential building in Sentul with a publicly supported building profile; the rest depends on which block and unit you are considering. The headline facts (developer, tenure, completion year, storey count, unit count, built-up range, and facility set) are the published record — confirm the specific unit-level facts at viewing, not the building name.
How is the commute from Rica Residence to KL?
The commute depends on the nearest rail and the actual walking, feeder, or driving leg, not the building name. Treat the headline distance as a hint; run the live filter on /rent to see comparable options, then drive or transit the route at your real travel hour before signing.
Can I rent at Rica Residence with Zero Deposit?
Selected Rica Residence listings carry Zero Deposit through SPEEDHOME; not every unit qualifies. Zero Deposit is SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system — it replaces the upfront cash deposit, but eligibility depends on the listing and the screening result; check the live listing.
What should I check at the Rica Residence viewing?
Building name does not guarantee unit quality, parking allocation, or commute time; verify each of these at the viewing before you pay anything. Use the SPEEDHOME move-in checklist, photograph defects with timestamps, and confirm the parking bay and maintenance fee responsibility in the tenancy agreement.
How does SPEEDHOME work at Rica Residence for landlords?
SPEEDHOME's managed model handles tenant screening, tenancy-agreement preparation, and rent collection end to end at Rica Residence. Landlord fee is 2.19% of monthly rent, payable only once a unit is tenanted; Zero Deposit is offered on selected units but is not a blanket guarantee.
How do I avoid a rental scam at Rica Residence?
Verify the person, unit, paperwork and payment channel before you pay. Pay only through the official SPEEDHOME platform or proper company channel, and read How to spot a rental scam in Malaysia before paying any money outside the platform.