Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Malaysia?
The average monthly rent in Malaysia is $$561/month (≈$$129/week), based on real listings across 4 cities.
Which city in Malaysia has the cheapest rent?
Shah Alam has the most affordable average rent in Malaysia at $$427/month.
Is Malaysia expensive to rent?
Malaysia has an average rent of $$561/month, which is below the global average. Rents vary significantly by city — from $$427 in Shah Alam to $$613 in Petaling Jaya.
What does a rental home cost in Malaysia in 2026? In Malaysia, the average monthly rent varies from $427/month in Shah Alam to $613/month in Petaling Jaya.
Below are the concrete prices per city — and you can zoom in on the globe itself to see real listings with address and a link to the original ad.