Kuala Lumpur average 1-bed rent: RM 2,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3% Residential Tenancy Act moving forward KLCC condo oversupply keeps rents steady Expat demand in Mont Kiara The customary deposit is 2 months' security + 0.5 month utility deposit. Leases must be stamped (duty) to be enforceable in court. Kuala Lumpur average 1-bed rent: RM 2,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3% Residential Tenancy Act moving forward KLCC condo oversupply keeps rents steady Expat demand in Mont Kiara The customary deposit is 2 months' security + 0.5 month utility deposit. Leases must be stamped (duty) to be enforceable in court.

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Kuala Lumpur Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Kuala Lumpur. The typical one-bedroom rent is RM 2,400 per month, up 3% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
KLCC	RM 3,800	RM 5,500	+2.5%
Bangsar	RM 3,000	RM 4,300	+3.3%
Mont Kiara	RM 3,200	RM 4,500	+2.8%
Cheras	RM 1,600	RM 2,200	+3.5%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, MYR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Kuala Lumpur

RM 48 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

KLCC: RM 76 / m²
Bangsar: RM 60 / m²
Mont Kiara: RM 64 / m²
Cheras: RM 32 / m²

Deposit laws in Kuala Lumpur

The customary deposit is 2 months' security + 0.5 month utility deposit.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

How do foreigners and expats without a local credit score find a home in Kuala Lumpur with RentScore?

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Tenant rights in Kuala Lumpur

The customary deposit is 2 months' security + 0.5 month utility deposit.
Leases must be stamped (duty) to be enforceable in court.
Malaysia has no rent-control law; increases depend on the contract.
Get a detailed inventory list signed before moving in.

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