Sold into the idea of staying in the suburb of Petaling Jaya? Look no further than these 10 most searched properties for rent in Petaling Jaya.
There is a reason why when you ask someone who has lived a while in Petaling Jaya if they would even consider living anywhere else, their answer is usually a no.
Better known as PJ, Petaling Jaya has come a long way from being just a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur (KL). These days PJ stands very much on its own. To many, it’s probably eclipsed KL as the more desired location to live in, in the Klang Valley.
We had previously shared the top 5 most searched properties in PJ to rent in 2019. Given the demand for properties in Petaling Jaya continues to grow, we thought we should expand that list a lot more to give you guys more options on properties to check out if you’ve looking to buy into the PJ hype.
Note: The high-rise properties in this article are shortlisted based on their popularity during the review period from January 2022 to November 2022. The properties below consist of apartments, condominiums and serviced residences and they are ranked in ascending order. The asking rental prices are based on the rental listings on iProperty.com.my as of 30 November 2022.
10) Jasmine Towers
Located at the very strategic border between SS2 and Section 19, Jasmine Towers is an oldie but a goldie.
Completed in 1994, Jasmine Towers is one of the oldest condominiums in PJ, but it remains highly in demand because of its location, old-school charm and affordability.
It being a stone’s throw away from The Hub in SS2, 3 Damansara Mall and the Uptown square makes it a hot pick for people who are looking to live where the action is in PJ.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: SS2
- Asking rental price: RM1,600 to RM2,500
- Number of units: 360
- Built-up: 1,068 to 1,408 sq ft
- Year of completion: 1994
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Sauna
- Wading pool
- Squash court
9) Astana Damansara
Astana Damansara is a charming low-rise condominium situated in the mature neighbourhood of Section 17. Its location beside the Sprint Highway gives this condominium easy access to other parts of PJ quickly as well as hitting popular highways such as the NKVE.
You will be spoiled for choices when it comes to amenities as malls such as Starling Mall, The Curve and 1 Utama are located within a 5km radius. It’s located not too far away from The Kayu Ara @Damansara Utama and Bandar Utama LRT stations and the Phileo Damansara and Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) MRT stations.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 17
- Asking rental price: RM1,300 to RM2,397
- Number of units: N/A
- Built-up: 934 to 2,013 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2007
- Facilities
- Tennis court
- Swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Playground
- Wading pool
8) 51 Boulevard
Looking for a no-frills place to live in PJ that’s not exactly going to set you back massively? 51 Boulevard may just be your answer.
51 Boulevard is an affordable mixed development that’s located near the Sungei Way Free Trade Zone and so offers great location for people who are working in the area.
It’s also located just beside Federal Highway so will give you easy access to neighbourhoods like Subang and Kelana Jaya.
- Property type: Serviced Residences
- Location: Section 51a
- Asking rental price: RM800 to RM1,700
- Number of units: 506
- Built-up: 438 to 2,098 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2018
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Meeting rooms
- Function rooms
7) Li Villas Condominium
The one thing that makes Li Villas unique from other developments, especially newer ones is the vast size options they have available.
While their build-up includes mid-size units that are between 980 to 1,173 sq ft, larger families who need a lot more space have the option of checking out their penthouses that range from around 3,000 sq ft to a massive 5,000 sq ft.
Li Villas is an established development that’s also in the coveted Section 17 neighbourhood. It’s also located just a short 12-minute walk from the Phileo MRT station.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 16
- Asking rental price: RM2,000 to RM3,800
- Number of units: 253
- Built-up: 980 to 5,000 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2006
- Facilities:
- Sauna
- Swimming pool
- Squash court
- Gymnasium
- Tennis court
6) Zenith Residences
If you choose Zenith Residences as your choice, you can be assured of two things – a beautiful park and shopping.
Paradigm Mall is located just an 8-minute walk away. You can basically just assume the mall is just below where you live.
The Taman Bandaran Kelana Jaya is also nearby so you can hit it when you need to sweat it out with a run or take chilled lakeside walks in the evening. The Kelana Jaya LRT station is just a short drive away.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 7
- Asking rental price: RM1,500 to RM2,500
- Number of units: 358
- Built-up: 710 to 1,173 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2013
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Gymnasium
- Jacuzzi
- Clubhouse
5) 1120 Park Avenue
1120 Park Avenue is a development for young working professionals who are looking for units on the smaller side.
Their built-up options starting from 870 and going no larger than 1,193 is a perfect size for people who are looking to live alone but with a little more space than a studio.
The location of the 1120 Park Avenue which has easy access to Jalan Klang Lama, Mid Valley City and the Subang and Sunway area through the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) is very ideal for people who work in those areas.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 1
- Asking rental price: RM1,250 to RM1,700
- Number of units: 1,120
- Built-up: 870 to 1,193 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2013
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Jogging track
- Playground
- Multipurpose hall
4) Paramount View Condominium
Located in the very attractive and mature enclave of Sea Park and Paramount Garden, the area is probably the food central of PJ.
From the popular Sunrise roast duck, O&S hawker centre and cafes such as Fluffed, there is no shortage of food options for people living in Paramount View.
The fact that the development sits just a stone’s throw away from other neighbourhoods such as SS2 and Jaya Shopping Centre in Section 14 makes Paramount View an extremely attractive place to live in.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 22
- Asking rental price: RM1,500 to RM2,100
- Number of units: 233
- Built-up: 860 to 1,859 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2008
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Laundrette
- Mini market
- Gymnasium
- Landscaped garden
3) The Istara Codominium
The main selling point for The Istara is probably its location. Located just next to the Federal Highway provides the property with easy access to KL and Shah Alam.
It is also just opposite the Jaya enclave that includes Jaya Shopping Centre, Jaya One and Jaya 33 giving residents abundant lifestyle and shopping options.
It is also surrounded by great educational institutions such as University Malaya, Bukit Bintang Boys Secondary School, Samford College, Saito College and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). Something to consider if you have children or are looking to study at some of these places.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 52
- Asking rental price: RM2,000 to RM2,500
- Number of units: N/A
- Built-up: 1,290 to 1,350 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2010
- Facilities:
- Badminton hall
- Squash court
- Swimming pool
- Reading room
- Gymnasium
2) Tiara Damansara
Like Astana Damansara that is also on this list, Tiara Damansara is a low-rise condominium located in Section 17. It may be an older development, but the property has lost none of its old-school charm.
Tiara Damansara’s location is one of its biggest selling points, with easy access to highways such as NKVE and great public transport options with both LRT and MRT stops available nearby.
Just a short 10-minute drive away, you can hit up popular malls such as 1 Utama and The Curve and Ikea.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 17
- Asking rental price: RM1,700 to RM2,500
- Number of units: 351
- Built-up: 1,122 to 1,671 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2002
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Squash court
- Tennis court
- Table tennis
- Recreational lake
1) Pinnacle Petaling Jaya
One of the newer developments on the list, Pinnacle features some seriously spectacular views of the PJ skyline and landscape if you get one of the higher floors.
Part of a high-end mixed development that includes a hotel and shops, Pinnacle will give you the best of city living with its city skyline views and easy access to amenities and lifestyle options.
It’s also situated right at the border between old and new PJ, giving it easy access to both sides.
- Property type: Condominium
- Location: Section 52
- Asking rental price: RM1,200 to RM5,500
- Number of units: 787
- Built-up: 329 to 1,519 sq ft
- Year of completion: 2016
- Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Clubhouse
- Eateries