The average gross rental yield in Malaysia stands at 5.16% (Q2, 2023).

		Last Updated: Aug. 18, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
KLCC
Studio	$131,002	$482	4.42%
1-Bedroom	$252,138	$767	3.65%
2-Bedroom	$285,025	$987	4.16%
3-Bedroom	$436,308	$1,294	3.56%
4+Bedroom	$719,579	$1,754	2.93%
Bukit
1-Bedroom	$85,069	$219	3.09%
2-Bedroom	$131,550	$614	5.60%
3-Bedroom	$127,823	$482	4.53%
4+Bedroom	$138,128	$548	4.76%
Bintang
Studio	$143,609	$680	5.68%
1-Bedroom	$214,865	$669	3.74%
2-Bedroom	$258,715	$987	4.58%
3-Bedroom	$230,191	$1,316	6.86%
4+Bedroom	$412,191	$1,535	4.47%
Jalan Ampang
Studio	$92,085	$351	4.57%
1-Bedroom	$98,663	$395	4.80%
2-Bedroom	$147,994	$439	3.56%
3-Bedroom	$111,379	$636	6.85%
4+Bedroom	$195,681	$767	4.70%
Jalan Ipoh
Studio	$113,988	$323	3.40%
1-Bedroom	$82,877	$285	4.13%
2-Bedroom	$107,981	$395	4.39%
3-Bedroom	$94,277	$460	5.86%
4+Bedroom	$127,165	$548	5.17%
Jalan Sultan Ismail
Studio	$98,663	$439	5.34%
1-Bedroom	$227,582	$460	2.43%
2-Bedroom	$416,576	$767	2.21%
3-Bedroom	$175,400	$767	5.25%
Jalan Kuching
1-Bedroom	$76,738	$285	4.46%
2-Bedroom	$109,625	$417	4.56%
3-Bedroom	$109,625	$417	4.56%
4+Bedroom	$192,831	$729	4.54%
Kuala Lumpur avg. Rental Yields			4.46%
JOHOR BAHRU - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Skudai
1-Bedroom	$61,390	$285	5.57%
2-Bedroom	$62,888	$373	7.12%
3-Bedroom	$60,294	$439	8.74%
4+Bedroom	$68,813	$548	9.56%
Tampoi
Studio	$53,716	$285	6.37%
1-Bedroom	$59,198	$285	5.78%
2-Bedroom	$71,256	$351	5.91%
3-Bedroom	$65,775	$373	6.81%
Mount Austin
Studio	$52,182	$274	6.30%
1-Bedroom	$65,775	$329	6.00%
2-Bedroom	$67,529	$307	5.46%
3-Bedroom	$87,481	$373	5.12%
Plentong
Studio	$49,989	$241	5.79%
1-Bedroom	$48,016	$241	6.02%
2-Bedroom	$72,353	$307	5.09%
3-Bedroom	$74,984	$329	5.27%
Permas Jaya
3-Bedroom	$74,107	$482	7.80%
4+Bedroom	$87,371	$548	7.53%
Other Areas
Studio	$80,903	$307	4.55%
1-Bedroom	$75,641	$329	5.22%
2-Bedroom	$114,010	$460	4.84%
3-Bedroom	$92,085	$483	6.29%
4+Bedroom	$146,898	$767	6.27%
Johor Bahru avg. Rental Yields			6.23%
PETALING JAYA - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Petaling Jaya (all locations)
Studio	$73,449	$307	5.02%
1-Bedroom	$98,663	$394	4.79%
2-Bedroom	$124,096	$548	5.30%
3-Bedroom	$99,759	$548	6.59%
4+Bedroom	$192,283	$811	5.06%
Petaling Jaya avg. Rental Yields			5.35%
GEORGETOWN - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Georgetown (all locations)
1-Bedroom	$116,203	$548	5.66%
2-Bedroom	$153,475	$417	3.26%
3-Bedroom	$150,186	$526	4.20%
4+Bedroom	$602,938	$1,491	2.97%
Georgetown avg. Rental Yields			4.02%
ISKANDER PUTERI - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Iskander Puteri (all locations)
Studio	$71,256	$329	5.54%
1-Bedroom	$78,930	$329	5.00%
2-Bedroom	$96,032	$417	5.21%
3-Bedroom	$93,181	$526	6.77%
4+Bedroom	$171,892	$833	5.82%
Iskander Puteri avg. Rental Yields			5.67%
IPOH - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Ipoh (all locations)
2-Bedroom	$78,930	$329	5.00%
3-Bedroom	$80,026	$351	5.26%
4+Bedroom	$142,513	$483	4.07%
Ipoh avg. Rental Yields			4.78%
SHAH ALAM - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Shah Alam (all locations)
Studio	$64,679	$263	4.88%
1-Bedroom	$81,124	$329	4.87%
2-Bedroom	$88,796	$417	5.64%
3-Bedroom	$73,449	$395	6.45%
4+Bedroom	$138,128	$548	4.76%
Shah Alam avg. Rental Yields			5.32%
SUBANG JAYA - Apartments	COST ($)		YIELD (p.a.)
	TO BUY	MONTHLY RENT
Subang Jaya (all locations)
Studio	$71,256	$307	5.17%
1-Bedroom	$94,826	$329	4.16%
2-Bedroom	$109,899	$504	5.50%
3-Bedroom	$94,058	$592	7.55%
4+Bedroom	$181,539	$702	4.64%
Subang Jaya avg. Rental Yields			5.41%
All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you´ll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and Propertyguru

Research Methodology: To conduct this research, we searched for studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments in the largest areas of Malaysia. We used the Propertyguru website for both buying and renting prices to determine the average gross rental yields (Monthly Rent x 12 / Purchase Price).

For instance, if the monthly rent is €500 and the purchase price is €100,000, the calculation would be: €500 (Monthly Rent) x 12 / €100,000 (Purchase Price) = 6% (Gross Rental Yield).