{"id":53400,"date":"2026-04-27T08:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speedhome.com\/blog\/?p=53400"},"modified":"2026-06-06T14:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T06:26:16","slug":"renting-in-setapak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedhome.com\/blog\/renting-in-setapak\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting in Setapak: Rent Ranges, Best Areas & What You Get for the Money (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renting in Setapak: KL city-adjacent without KL pricing, car or Grab dependent<\/h2>\n

Setapak sits just north of KL city, close to the boundary with Wangsa Maju and Gombak. Rooms start around RM400 and 2-bedrooms from RM1,200. No LRT in Setapak; nearest station is Wangsa Maju (KJ Line), about 10 minutes by Grab. TAR University College drives student demand.<\/p>\n

2026 Rent Ranges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Unit type<\/th>\nTypical range<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Room<\/td>\nRM400\u2013750<\/td>\nPrivate room, shared facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Studio<\/td>\nRM750\u20131,100<\/td>\nSelf-contained unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1-bedroom<\/td>\nRM900\u20131,400<\/td>\nFull unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2-bedroom<\/td>\nRM1,200\u20131,900<\/td>\nFamily or shared use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3-bedroom<\/td>\nRM1,800\u20132,600<\/td>\nLarger family or roommate groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Browse verified Setapak listings on SPEEDHOME<\/a> \u2014 filter by Zero Deposit, room type and budget before booking a viewing.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay by Pocket<\/h2>\n

Wangsa Maju \/ AEON overlap:<\/strong> Most active commercial zone. Some units within Grab range of Wangsa Maju LRT.<\/p>\n

Taman Setapak Jaya:<\/strong> Dense apartment cluster. Budget-to-mid. Popular with TAR UC students.<\/p>\n

Taman Bukit Utama \/ Setapak Indah:<\/strong> Quieter residential pockets. More car-dependent.<\/p>\n

Gombak river area:<\/strong> Oldest and cheapest. Some flooding history \u2014 ask before committing.<\/p>\n

Named Condos and Landmarks<\/h2>\n

Frequently cited: Vista Wirajaya, 1Wangsa, KiPark Serviced Suites, Sri Kenangan, Indah Villa, De Centrum Residences, The Z Residence. Verify in live listings.<\/p>\n

Transport Reality<\/h2>\n

No LRT in Setapak itself. Nearest LRT: Wangsa Maju (KJ Line) ~10 min drive. Car or Grab preferred for most daily routes.<\/p>\n

Who Setapak Suits<\/h2>\n

Students and junior staff at TAR University College. Budget-conscious renters who use Grab to reach Wangsa Maju LRT. Families who need space inside KL at below-average cost and have a car or motorcycle.<\/p>\n

Filter by what you need<\/h2>\n

On SPEEDHOME: rooms in Setapak<\/a>, studios in Setapak<\/a>, condos in Setapak<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nearby Areas to Compare<\/h2>\n

Wangsa Maju Rental Guide<\/a> \u00b7 Gombak Rental Guide<\/a> \u00b7 Ampang Rental Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

What is the average rent in Setapak?<\/h3>\n

Rooms RM400\u2013750, studios RM750\u20131,100, full units from RM900\u20131,400. Check live listings.<\/p>\n

Can I find Zero Deposit rentals in Setapak?<\/h3>\n

Yes \u2014 filter for Zero Deposit on the SPEEDHOME Setapak listings page.<\/p>\n

Is Setapak good without a car?<\/h3>\n

No LRT in Setapak. Nearest station Wangsa Maju ~10 min Grab. Confirm walking distance before viewing.<\/p>\n

Viewing checklist<\/h2>\n