All 20 neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setapak | $396/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Kepong | $412/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 3 | Cheras | $429/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 4 | Wangsa Maju | $429/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 5 | Kuchai Lama | $440/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 6 | Sentul | $451/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 7 | Old Klang Road | $451/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 8 | Ampang | $468/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 9 | Brickfields | $484/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 10 | Petaling Jaya | $495/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 11 | Bukit Jalil | $506/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 12 | Mid Valley | $578/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Sri Hartamas | $594/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Taman Tun Dr Ismail | $594/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 15 | Desa ParkCity | $605/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 16 | Mont Kiara | $632/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 17 | Bangsar | $649/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 18 | Damansara Heights | $660/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 19 | Bukit Bintang | $671/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 20 | KLCC | $715/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $550/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Kuala Lumpur is approximately $550/month. Rents range from $396/mo (Setapak) to $715/mo (KLCC).
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.