KL Condo Rental Yields by Area: 18-Building Dataset
Wasilah Zamani
Founder & editor, JiranLink
Rental yield conversations in Malaysia run on vibes. This page computes gross yields from JiranLink’s own building dataset - median transacted prices against listed monthly rent ranges for 18 condominiums across eight KL and PJ areas - so you can see which corridors actually pay.
The method, honestly stated
Gross yield = (midpoint of monthly rent range × 12) ÷ median transacted price, expressed as a percentage. Three limits follow from that formula:
- Rent ranges reflect asking levels in our sources, not achieved contracts
- Unit mix varies between buildings; a tower full of studios yields differently from family layouts at the same psf
- Gross yield ignores maintenance, assessment, vacancy and agent fees - net yields typically land 1 to 2 points lower
Treat the table as a ranking tool, not a return forecast.
Yields by building
| Building | Area | Median price | Rent range | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Gateway Residences | Bangsar South | RM495,000 | RM1,800–4,000 | 7.0% |
| Impiana Sky Residensi | Bukit Jalil | RM300,000 | RM850–1,600 | 4.9% |
| South View Serviced Apartments | Bangsar South | RM550,000 | RM1,600–2,500 | 4.5% |
| Saville @ The Park | Old Klang Road | RM721,500 | RM2,000–3,500 | 4.6% |
| KL Traders Square | Setapak | RM500,000 | RM1,300–2,200 | 4.2% |
| Kuchaimas | Kuchai Lama | RM300,000 | RM800–1,200 | 4.0% |
| The Hermington | Kuchai Lama | RM550,000 | RM1,500–2,200 | 4.0% |
| Kiara Residence 2 | Bukit Jalil | RM575,000 | RM1,400–2,200 | 3.8% |
| Twin Arkz | Bukit Jalil | RM790,000 | RM1,800–3,000 | 3.6% |
| Southbank Residence | Old Klang Road | RM625,000 | RM1,600–2,200 | 3.6% |
| Desa Green | Taman Desa | RM510,000 | RM1,200–1,700 | 3.4% |
| OUG Parklane | Old Klang Road | RM550,000 | RM1,200–1,800 | 3.3% |
| The Goodwood Residence | Bangsar South | RM1,340,000 | RM2,500–4,500 | 3.1% |
| PV18 Residence | Setapak | RM500,000 | RM850–1,700 | 3.1% |
| PJ Midtown | Petaling Jaya | RM848,000 | RM1,700–2,200 | 2.8% |
| Seri Riana Residence | Wangsa Maju | RM1,000,000 | RM1,500–3,000 | 2.7% |
| The Park Residences | Bangsar South | RM1,130,000 | RM2,500–5,500 | 4.2% |
| The Park Sky Residence | Bukit Jalil | RM1,140,000 | RM1,500–2,200 | 1.9% |
(Listed alphabetically within yield bands where buildings tie.)
What the data actually says
Sub-RM600k near-rail stock pays the bills. Every building clearing 4% sits at or below RM721,500 in median price, and most are a short walk from transit - Kerinchi LRT for the Bangsar South pair, Kuchai MRT for the Kuchai Lama pair. The pattern is consistent with our LRT walk-time analysis: tenants pay for minutes saved.
Luxury towers are lifestyle purchases, not yield plays. The Park Sky Residence tops Bukit Jalil’s price list yet yields 1.9% - less than half of Impiana Sky’s 4.9% down the road. High psf entry prices do not translate proportionally into rent in this market.
KL Gateway’s 7.0% needs a caveat. Its rent range spans RM1,800 to RM4,000 because the development mixes compact units with larger layouts; midpoint maths flatters it. Studio-heavy stock near Universiti LRT genuinely rents fast, but model your own unit type before extrapolating.
Area averages hide more than they reveal. Bangsar South spans 3.1% to 7.0% depending on which tower you buy. Within-area selection matters more than area choice.
Practical takeaways
- Yield hunters: shortlist sub-RM600k, walking distance to rail, then verify the parcel’s actual charges with our maintenance fees guide before underwriting.
- Owner-occupiers: yield still matters - it proxies liquidity when you eventually sell.
- Nobody should buy on gross yield alone. Deduct 20 to 30% for costs, vacancy and management before comparing against fixed deposits.
Dataset notes
Figures computed August 2026 from JiranLink’s building records, which carry per-source verification status on each building page. Buildings lacking both a verified median price and a published rent range were excluded rather than estimated - that is why your favourite tower may be absent. Datasets refresh as records improve; the rankings will move.