Soaring rental market - what it means


The Malaysian rental market saw significant growth in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), with rents rising faster than anticipated, a trend that could have important implications for the property industry.

According to the recently released 2Q24 IQI Malaysia Home Rental Index, the average rent reached RM1,995, a 3.9% increase from the previous quarter and 2.9% higher than the same period last year.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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