{"id":611,"date":"2019-11-06T15:35:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T15:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/7518200190"},"modified":"2026-05-03T15:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T07:46:52","slug":"where-to-rent-a-house-in-kuala-lumpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speedhome.com\/blog\/where-to-rent-a-house-in-kuala-lumpur\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to rent a house in Kuala Lumpur?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where to rent a house in Kuala Lumpur<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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KL Neighborhoods at a Glance: Vibe, Rent, and Transit (April 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pick the neighborhood first, then the unit. Here is the working map of KL rental zones with current rent ranges for a 1-bedroom condo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuala Lumpur rental neighborhoods compared, April 2026<\/caption>
Area<\/th>Vibe<\/th>1-BR Avg Rent (RM)<\/th>Transit<\/th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
KLCC<\/td>Premium, expat, nightlife<\/td>2,800 \u2013 5,000<\/td>KLCC LRT, walk to most CBD towers<\/td>Expats, finance, hospitality professionals<\/td><\/tr>
Bukit Bintang<\/td>Tourist-dense, F&B-heavy<\/td>2,500 \u2013 4,500<\/td>Bukit Bintang MRT, Imbi MRT<\/td>Hospitality workers, F&B, short-term<\/td><\/tr>
Bangsar<\/td>Hip, gentrified, boutique<\/td>2,200 \u2013 3,800<\/td>Bangsar LRT<\/td>Young professionals, creatives<\/td><\/tr>
Bangsar South<\/td>Tech-corridor, KL Sentral feel<\/td>2,000 \u2013 3,500<\/td>Kerinchi LRT<\/td>Tech workers, MNC employees<\/td><\/tr>
Mont Kiara<\/td>Expat enclave, international schools<\/td>2,500 \u2013 4,200<\/td>Bus + Grab (no rail yet)<\/td>Families with international school kids<\/td><\/tr>
KL Sentral \/ Brickfields<\/td>Transit-hub, multicultural<\/td>1,800 \u2013 3,000<\/td>KL Sentral interchange<\/td>Long commuters, anyone train-dependent<\/td><\/tr>
Cheras (Taman Connaught, Pudu fringe)<\/td>Mature, food-heavy<\/td>1,400 \u2013 2,400<\/td>MRT Putrajaya Line<\/td>Local Chinese-community renters, students<\/td><\/tr>
Setapak \/ Wangsa Maju<\/td>Student-area, budget<\/td>1,100 \u2013 1,800<\/td>Wangsa Maju MRT, Sri Rampai LRT<\/td>TAR UMT students, entry-level professionals<\/td><\/tr>
Kepong<\/td>Quiet, family, Chinese community<\/td>1,200 \u2013 2,000<\/td>Kepong KTM, Metro Prima MRT<\/td>Families, retirees<\/td><\/tr>
Setiawangsa \/ Ampang<\/td>Embassies-adjacent, mid-range expat<\/td>1,800 \u2013 3,000<\/td>Setiawangsa LRT, Ampang LRT<\/td>Diplomatic-fringe, international NGOs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last updated: 2026-04-26. Ranges cross-checked against SPEEDHOME’s live Kuala Lumpur inventory (435 verified listings from RM400, April 2026), PropertyGuru, iProperty, and Mudah; supplemented by Bamboo Routes 2026 market data. Furnished units typically command RM 300\u2013500 premium. Rents shift quarterly \u2014 see current SPEEDHOME Kuala Lumpur listings before signing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Browse 435+ verified Kuala Lumpur listings on SPEEDHOME<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 zero deposit, owner-direct, video viewings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rent in Kuala Lumpur<\/a>? Wahhh jam all day, all night, parking mahal, food mahal, so atas to rent in Kuala Lumpur. Sure that is probably what is going through your mind but take a second, almost every urban dweller will head into KL to shop, eat and cuci mata. So does that not mean that the cause of the jam are out of Kuala Lumpur? *joke joke, don\u2019t tersa, we all know Subang-nians never leave subang*<\/p>\n

Here are some places in Kuala Lumpur you should consider renting out!<\/p>\n

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KL Sentral Connects You To EVERYWHERE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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KL Sentral has been known for many things, with Little India located just a walk away from KL Sentral itself, you will find an abundance of culture, food and shopping!<\/p>\n

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However, what makes KL Sentral soo unique is the fact that you could be connected to literally any KL and Selangor destinations through the MRT and LRT lines, that is not including the trains you can take to take you all the way up to Ipoh and beyond! The amount of travelling and adventures you could go to from KL Sentral is limitless.<\/p>\n

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It is literally the public transport terminal of Kuala Lumpur but it\u2019s also soo much more! With Nu Sentral being the main mall around there, you can get your shopping fix from Sephora to Uniqlo and other amazing brands!<\/p>\n

Feeling hungry? Not to worry, Nu Sentral has Dolly Dim Sum or if you are feeling adventurous, head over to Vishal Food & Catering, for your banana leaf and teh tarik fix!<\/p>\n

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With all the transportations available, commuting to work will be a breeze, that the slightly higher price tag for renting around KL Sentral will be worth it!<\/p>\n

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KLCC The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"KLCC\"<\/p>\n

Everyone knows that living around KLCC may feel like you are living around one of the most hectic places in Malaysia. That may be true sometimes, but it is also one of the most amazing places to rent in Kuala Lumpur, why? Cause there is a million and one things one can do as well as getting to work in a jiffy!<\/p>\n

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It may not be as connected as KL Sentral but there is enough public transportation located around there to get you to where you need and FAST! From an LRT line in Avenue K to the MRT station at Bukit Bintang, which is a mere 5 minutes\u2019 walk from Pavilion, you can\u2019t deny how accessible living around KLCC is. Yeah, it used to be one of the harder areas to live but now with all the new facilities around, there is really no excuse to consider it an amazing place to rent.<\/p>\n

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Apart from transportation you will be smack in the middle of food heaven, from Indonesia, Japan and local delights, it would be a foodies dream to be living around KLCC. You can check out Restoran Grand Garuda Baru\u00a0at Kampung Baru, which serves amazing nasi padang at affordable prices!<\/p>\n

Sentul The New Kid On The Block<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"SENTUL\"<\/p>\n

With some of the most amazing looking apartments located in Sentul, it is no wonder it is growing and thriving area for new start-up business, food and much more. It is practically a few minutes\u2019 drive away from Kuala Lumpur city centre as well as Damansara Heights. The adventures you will get living in Sentul will be indeed memorable with places like the Refinery the conducts art classes for anyone looking at harnessing their inner Picasso.<\/p>\n

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Apart from that, Sentul is connected via various public transportation services. From bus services as well as the Sentul LRT station which will get you to Masjid Jamek for your weekend coffee hunting adventures. However, if you are not into travelling to much, there are also amazing food and caf\u00e9s around Sentul which you can try too!<\/p>\n

From cafes like , Three Little Birds Caf\u00e9 to Lau Heong Seafood Restaurant, you will be spoiled for choice that you may wonder why it never occurred to you to rent a house in Kuala Lumpur!<\/p>\n

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With soo amazing places to rent around Kuala Lumpur, you may need some ideas on where to rent exactly. Narrow down the areas with SPEEDHOME, with amazing privileges for both tenant<\/a> and landlord, it is an app for anyone looking to know more about the future of real estate. So get clicking!<\/p>\n

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KLCC Places TO Check Out :<\/strong><\/p>\n

Restoran Grand Seri Garuda Emas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"SERI<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0176, Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Baru, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Hours:\u00a010AM to 12AM<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a003-2202 7170<\/p>\n

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Suria KLCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Suria KLCC is a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0241, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

Opened:\u00a0May 1998<\/p>\n

Hours:\u00a010AM To 10PM<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a003-2382 2828<\/p>\n

KL Sentral Places To Check Out :<\/p>\n

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Vishal Food & Catering<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"VISHAL\"<\/p>\n

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Address:\u00a0Jalan Scott & Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

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Open\u00a0:\u00a0 7AM to 11PM<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a0<\/strong>03-2274 0995<\/p>\n

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NU Sentral<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Address:\u00a0201, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur<\/p>\n

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Opens : 10AM to 10PM<\/p>\n

Phone:\u00a003-2859 7177<\/p>\n

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\"REFINERY\"<\/p>\n

Sentul Places To Check Out :<\/p>\n

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  1. THE REFINERY<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Address: G-15, D7 Jalan Sentul, Sentul East, Kuala Lumpur
    Contact No: 012-2050 716
    Pricing?
    RM40\/ A Small Canvas per person
    RM60\/ A Large Canvas per person
    Every Sunday, 1pm \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

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    1. Lau Heong Seafood Restaurant <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Address:\u00a0Jalan 3\/48A, Sentul Perdana, Bandar Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Sentul, 51000<\/p>\n

      Telephone:\u00a003-4042 7857<\/p>\n

      Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Today<\/strong><\/p>\n

      11:30 – 15:00<\/p>\n

      17:30 – 22:30<\/p>\n

      Mon – Sat<\/strong><\/p>\n

      11:30 \u2013\u00a015:00<\/p>\n

      17:30 – 22:30<\/p>\n

      Sun<\/strong><\/p>\n

      11:30 – 22:30<\/p>\n

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      1. Three Little Birds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Address: D7, Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Sentul, 51000<\/p>\n

        Opening Hours : 9AM to 7pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        From the unparalleled connectivity of KL Sentral to the vibrant heart of KLCC and the emerging charm of Sentul, finding the perfect place to rent a house in Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> is within reach. Each area offers a unique lifestyle, catering to diverse needs and preferences. Whether you prioritize convenience, entertainment, or a blend of both, Kuala Lumpur has a neighborhood to call home. Ready to explore your options and find your ideal rental? Discover a wide range of listings and simplify your search with SPEEDHOME.<\/p>\n\n

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        For more on this area, see our complete guide to renting in Kuala Lumpur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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