Gross rental yields in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur and 6 other areas
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 |
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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).
