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Suria Residence: Rent, Commute & What to Check Before You Sign

What is Suria Residence and should you rent there?

Suria Residence is a freehold serviced apartment in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, developed by Sunsuria and completed in 2018. It's a car-first Shah Alam address, not a walk-to-rail one — verify the unit, the tower and the specific listing before signing.

The development has two towers: Tower A (17 storeys, 291 units) and Tower B (18 storeys, 254 units), for 545 units total, with built-ups of roughly 600–1,200 sq ft. Facilities include a swimming pool, a floating gymnasium, a therapeutic garden, a viewing deck, a children's play area and a multipurpose hall. Furnishing, floor level, parking allocation and what the landlord includes in utilities shift the live listing by hundreds of ringgit even within the same tower — check the specific unit before viewing or committing.

Suria Residence sits in Bukit Jelutong, a highway-led pocket of Shah Alam — there is no MRT or LRT station within walking distance. Plan around a drive, e-hailing or the Shah Alam bus network rather than assuming rail access. The difference between an address you commute to once a day and one you commute to twice matters more than any unit feature.

As of 2026, monthly rent on SPEEDHOME's active Shah Alam listings varies widely by tower and layout — check the live listing rather than relying on a building-level figure.

Tenancy law is the same as anywhere in Selangor: the agreement and general contract law (Contracts Act 1950), with stamp duty and adjudication routes through MyTax. As of 2026 the proposed Residential Tenancy Act is still a draft Bill, not yet tabled in Parliament, so rights and obligations come from the tenancy agreement and the courts — there is no dedicated residential tenancy tribunal.

What to check before signing at Suria Residence

Verify the exact unit and tower, not just the building name. Tower A and Tower B differ in floor count and unit mix, and furnishing level, parking allocation, internet provider and the access-card process differ unit by unit — confirm each at viewing, not from the listing description alone.

A good viewing at any Suria Residence unit covers:

  1. Air-conditioning — switch on every unit, confirm it cools, and ask for the most recent service record
  2. Water pressure — test all bathrooms and the kitchen tap at the same time
  3. Appliances and furniture — check every item on the furnished list against what is physically in the unit
  4. Parking — confirm the exact bay number, whether it is covered, and visitor-parking rules
  5. Access cards — how many are included, replacement cost, and whether the JMB requires owner registration before move-in
  6. Mobile and internet signal — check inside the bedrooms and at the parking level
  7. Handover photos — take dated photos of every wall, fitting and appliance before signing the tenancy agreement

Pay rent only to a company account or the named owner on the title — never to a third party based on a listing alone.

Suria Residence at a glance

Suria Residence rent varies by tower and layout; the live Shah Alam listings on SPEEDHOME are the current price, not a building-level figure.

Factor What to do
Towers Tower A (17 storeys, 291 units) and Tower B (18 storeys, 254 units), 545 units total
Built-up Roughly 600–1,200 sq ft depending on layout
Transit No MRT/LRT within walking distance — plan for a drive, e-hailing or Shah Alam bus routes
Parking Confirm the exact bay allocation at viewing
Broadband Confirm the active fibre provider and installation lead time before signing
JMB / maintenance Maintenance fees are set by the JMB and billed separately from rent
Zero Deposit Available on selected listings; not every unit qualifies — check the live listing
Nearby comparison Browse the live Shah Alam rentals on SPEEDHOME for the shortlist

Renting at Suria Residence with Zero Deposit

Selected Suria Residence listings on SPEEDHOME offer Zero Deposit — no upfront cash deposit required at move-in. Not every unit qualifies; confirm on the live listing before expecting it.

Zero Deposit is SPEEDHOME's managed rental-risk system, not a financial guarantee product. It 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.

Browse the live Shah Alam rentals on SPEEDHOME to see which units are currently live with Zero Deposit options.

Who is Suria Residence for?

Suria Residence fits tenants whose routine is anchored to Shah Alam or the surrounding highway corridor and who can plan a car-first commute honestly. It is the wrong fit for tenants who need daily walk-to-rail transit.

A quick fit check:

  • Good fit — tenants working or studying in Shah Alam, Bukit Jelutong or nearby industrial/commercial parks who drive or use e-hailing
  • Workable — couples or small families who want a Sunsuria-built address with facilities like a pool and play area, and accept a car-first commute
  • Avoid — daily walk-to-rail commuters; tenants who need the lowest possible rent with parking and utilities included; tenants who cannot verify the unit-specific listing before signing

FAQ

How much is rent at Suria Residence right now?

The live Shah Alam listing on SPEEDHOME is the current price, not a building-level figure. Tower, floor, parking bays and what the landlord includes in utilities shift the figure by hundreds of ringgit within the same development. Check the unit-specific listing before viewing or committing.

Is Suria Residence walkable to a station?

No. Bukit Jelutong has no MRT or LRT station within walking distance — it's a highway-led pocket of Shah Alam. Plan for a drive, e-hailing or the local bus network, and test the commute from the actual tower on a weekday before signing.

Is Suria Residence a good fit for families with school-age children?

Workable if the daily school run is reachable by car. For households that need a walk-to-school daily routine, a different Shah Alam address may suit better. See the Who is Suria Residence for? section for the fit checklist.

What should a landlord at Suria Residence do if the tenant stops paying?

The lawful route is the same as anywhere in Malaysia: serve a written cure notice, terminate under the tenancy agreement clause if unpaid, and proceed through the civil courts. SPEEDHOME-managed tenancies follow the platform's default-management process (cure notice, then mediation) before any court step; for non-SPEEDHOME tenancies the landlord runs the same notice-then-court path directly. Locking the tenant out or disconnecting water or electricity is unlawful under section 7(2) of the Specific Relief Act 1950, regardless of what the tenancy agreement says.

How does Suria Residence compare with other Shah Alam condominiums?

The honest answer is that the comparison depends on tower, layout, furnishing and what the landlord includes — not the building name. Browse the live Shah Alam rentals on SPEEDHOME for the unit-by-unit shortlist.

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