4 Houses for Rent at The Istara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
The Istara is a leasehold condominium located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Sited in the prime location of Petaling Jaya, this lovely property is well enclosed with various vital amenities.The Istara comprises 2 blocks of 18-storey condominium buildings with basement carparks. This lovely development was completed in the year 1998. This project's built-up area ranges from 1,291 to 1,345 sq ft.The following are some of the facilities available in this development, namely swimming pool, gymnasium room, BBQ area, squash court, badminton hall, reading room, covered car park, 24-hour security system and multipurpose hall. Aside from that, the development has a wading pool and a children's playground where young children and toddlers can have fun.A variety of shopping complexes and hypermarkets are located within a short distance of the property. These establishments include Jaya Shopping Centre (750m), Amcorp Mall (2km), Jaya One (2km), KL Gateway Mall (4km) and Mid Valley Megamall (5km). Furthermore, there is a neighbourhood park Taman Jaya Park where the residents can enjoy jogging or exercising, catching up with friends, or simply relaxing and having a nice time. Other than that, there are many dining options in the immediate vicinity.This amazing development is well served by a network of highways and major roads such as Federal Highway, Jalan Timur, Jalan Utara, SPRINT Highway, Kerinchi Link and NPE Highway.The nearest bus lines: Bus 780, Bus PJ01, Bus PJ02, Bus T786The nearest LRT lines: Asia Jaya LRT, Taman Jaya LRTIn addition, neighbouring this condominium are various reputable schools that provide excellent learning. These schools include SMK(L) Bukit Bintang (450m), SK Sri Petaling (1km), SMK (P) Sri Aman (2km), SMK Assunta (2km) and SMK Sri Utama (3km).Medical facilities are also plentiful in the area. Residents can go to neighbouring medical centres, such as the University of Malaya Medical Centre (1km), UM Specialist Centre (2km), Columbia Asia Hospital - Petaling Jaya (2km), Assunta Hospital PJ (3km) and Beacon Hospital (4km) in case of any medical situation.The Istara's residential units all have large floor areas, allowing people to walk around freely within their homes. Furthermore, the house is surrounded by fantastic amenities such as commercial malls, public schools, recreational parks, and public transportation, among others.Updated on 19-Oct-2022
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The Istara is a leasehold condominium in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. There are currently 4 listing(s) available for rent on iProperty Malaysia. The listings start from RM2K for units with 1,200 sqft.
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The iProperty Take on Renting The Istara
Over the last 30 days, The Istara in Petaling Jaya captured roughly 5 in 1,000 property searches. The 2-Bedroom is the most-searched configuration among the 5 total units available for rent. Monthly asking rents for 2-Bedroom units sit modestly above the Petaling Jaya average, while monthly asking rents for 3-Bedroom units are well below the township benchmark. The single 1-Bedroom unit currently listed is a reflection of its rarity rather than a shift in the wider market.
Top Amenities & Facilities at The Istara
The Istara provides a selection of essential facilities designed to support the daily needs and recreational activities of its residents. These on-site amenities offer convenient options for leisure and practical requirements within the development.
- Swimming pool
- Playground
- Badminton hall
- BBQ
- Covered car park
Pricing by Unit Type
- Room Rental
- Average asking rent: RM 880 / month
- vs. Petaling Jaya avg. rent: RM 941 / month (6.49% below average)
- Positioning: Budget-friendly.
- Listings: 1
- 1-Bedroom
- Average asking rent: RM 950 / month
- vs. Petaling Jaya avg. rent: RM 2K / month (54.11% below average)
- Positioning: Below average.
- Listings: 1
- 3-Bedroom
- Average asking rent: RM 3K / month
- vs. Petaling Jaya avg. rent: RM 4K / month (30.98% below average)
- Positioning: Below average.
- Listings: 2
- 2-Bedroom
- Average asking rent: RM 4K / month
- vs. Petaling Jaya avg. rent: RM 3K / month (14.29% above average)
- Positioning: Above average.
- Listings: 2
Neighbourhood at a Glance
The Istara is located within walking distance of Asia Jaya Station and Tun Hussein Onn Eye Hospital, providing renters with direct access to essential transit and healthcare services. The surrounding area includes a variety of retail, education, and dining options that support daily requirements.
- TRANSPORT: Asia Jaya Station, 328 m (4 minutes walking distance)
- HEALTHCARE: Tun Hussein Onn Eye Hospital, 1 m (1 minute walking distance)
- RETAIL: Courts Mammoth Pj, 598 m (7 minutes walking distance)
- EDUCATION: National Institute Of Ophthalmic Sciences, 330 m (4 minutes walking distance)
- FOOD & BEVERAGE: Restoran Imperial Garden, 311 m (4 minutes walking distance)
- CONVENIENCE STORE: Kk Supermart Pj Sec8, 694 m (8 minutes walking distance)
Ready to Move In?
7 homes are currently available to rent at The Istara, from RM880 to RM3,500 per month. See what's currently available and shortlist your favourites.
This copy was published on 25 September 2026.