Best Malaysia PropertiesChoose Cheras if you want more choice, newer integrated developments near the MRT Kajang Line and some freehold condos. Choose Kepong if your budget is tighter: its best-rated condos list at roughly RM300,000–RM380,000, and the MRT Putrajaya Line has served it since 2022. In our rankings, KL Cheras averages 85 across six projects, Kepong 79 across eight, and the Selangor side of Cheras 76 across seven. Kepong's ranked condos are all leasehold.
At a glance
| Cheras (KL and Selangor) | Kepong | |
|---|---|---|
| Projects ranked on our site | 13 (6 in KL Cheras, 7 in Selangor Cheras) | 8 (5 condos, 3 landed) |
| Average score (our ranking) | 85 (KL side), 76 (Selangor side) | 79 |
| Top-ranked project | V Residence @ Sunway Velocity (93) | Kepong Sentral Condominium (82) |
| Main rail | MRT Kajang Line; LRT at Maluri | MRT Putrajaya Line; KTM Komuter |
| Rail since | Full Kajang Line from July 2017 | Putrajaya Line phase 1 from June 2022 |
| Condo tenure in our data | Mix of freehold and leasehold | All ranked condos leasehold |
| Character | Long corridor from Maluri to Bandar Mahkota; malls and mixed developments in the north, townships in the south | Older, dense residential town in north-west KL, next to Desa ParkCity and Menjalara |
Scores come from our methodology, which weighs Google rating, developer track record, connectivity, amenities and tenure. "Cheras" covers a long stretch of Jalan Cheras and the Cheras–Kajang corridor, so we split it into KL Cheras and Selangor Cheras.
Our top-ranked projects in Cheras
| Project | Side | Type | Score | Google rating | What we have on price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Residence @ Sunway Velocity | KL | Serviced residence | 93 | 4.1 (160 reviews) | 2-bedroom asking about RM670k–RM690k |
| Sunway Velocity Two | KL | Serviced residence | 92 | 4.1 (283 reviews) | Studio/1-bedroom rent listings about RM2,200–RM2,300 a month |
| EkoCheras Residence | KL | Serviced residence, freehold | 86 | 3.8 (210 reviews) | 3-bedroom, 900 sq ft asking about RM500k |
| The Connaught One | KL | Serviced residence (under construction) | 85 | 4.6 (36 reviews) | 1-bedroom launch price from about RM420k |
| Taman Connaught | KL | Terrace, leasehold | 80 | — | 2-storey asking about RM780k |
| Mahkota Garden | Selangor | Condo, freehold | 79 | 3.9 (201 reviews) | RM249–456 psf |
| Mahkota Residence | Selangor | Condo | 76 | — | RM303–364 psf |
| The Mark @ Cheras | Selangor | Serviced residence | 73 | 4.2 (73 reviews) | Median RM696 psf |
The KL side of Cheras scores highest in our data, led by the Sunway Velocity cluster at Maluri, where the MRT Kajang Line meets the LRT, with a mall next door. EkoCheras is the freehold option with a mall attached on Jalan Cheras. The Connaught One is still under construction (completion listed for 2027), so treat it as a new launch: check the developer, the SPA and the payment schedule. Further south, Bandar Mahkota Cheras offers the lowest psf figures we track in either area, with Mahkota Garden from about RM249 psf, though transit there is by road rather than rail.
Our top-ranked projects in Kepong
| Project | Type | Score | Google rating | What we have on price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepong Sentral Condominium | Condo, leasehold | 82 | 3.9 (334 reviews) | Listings about RM306k–RM340k |
| Mizumi Residences | Condo, leasehold | 81 | 3.8 (194 reviews) | About 1.1 km from MRT Metro Prima |
| Casa Prima | Condo, leasehold | 81 | Not yet verified | Listing example RM378k |
| Residensi KepongMas | Condo, leasehold | 79 | 3.7 (161 reviews) | — |
| Plaza Metro Prima | Condo, leasehold | 79 | 3.8 (74 reviews) | Listing example RM320k for 1,010 sq ft |
| Taman Bukit Maluri | Terrace, freehold | 78 | — | Asking about RM990k–RM1.15m |
| Taman Kepong | Terrace, freehold | 78 | — | — |
| Kepong Baru | Terrace | 75 | — | — |
Kepong's appeal in our data is price. The five ranked condos are all leasehold, rated between 3.7 and 3.9 on Google with plenty of reviews, and listed in the low-to-mid RM300,000s where we have figures. Plaza Metro Prima's example works out to about RM317 psf. On the landed side, Taman Bukit Maluri borders Desa ParkCity and its freehold double-storey terraces are asked at roughly RM1 million. There is also a new launch, Radium Evara, from RM450,000.
Getting around
Cheras runs along the MRT Kajang Line, which opened fully on 17 July 2017. Stations include Maluri, Taman Pertama, Taman Midah, Taman Mutiara, Taman Connaught, Taman Suntex, Sri Raya, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Batu 11 Cheras and Bukit Dukung. Maluri is an interchange with the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling lines, which makes the Velocity area one of the better-connected spots in the east of KL. By road, Jalan Cheras, the Cheras–Kajang Expressway, MRR2 and SILK carry most traffic, and peak-hour congestion on Jalan Cheras is a real consideration.
Kepong gained the MRT Putrajaya Line on 16 June 2022, with stations at Metro Prima, Kepong Baru, Jinjang, Sri Delima and Kampung Batu. Kampung Batu is an interchange with the KTM Komuter line to Batu Caves, and feeder buses link Metro Prima to KTM Kepong. The line runs through to the city centre and on to Putrajaya. By road, Kepong relies mainly on the MRR2 and Jalan Kepong, which are busy at peak hours.
If you commute to the city centre, both areas work by MRT. Cheras's Maluri interchange gives more line choices; Kepong's line is newer and continues to Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.
Who each area suits
- First-time buyers under RM400,000: Kepong has more ranked condos in that range. Several homes there fall under the first-time buyer stamp duty exemption limit.
- Buyers who want freehold: Cheras has freehold condos (EkoCheras, Mahkota Garden) and freehold landed estates such as Taman Mewah Cheras. Read our freehold vs leasehold guide if tenure matters to you.
- Investors renting to young workers: The Sunway Velocity cluster is well reviewed and next to a mall and the Maluri interchange. Check each building's rules and fees first.
- Families wanting landed near the city: Both have mature terrace estates. Kepong's Taman Bukit Maluri and Taman Kepong are freehold; Taman Connaught and Taman Midah in Cheras are leasehold but close to MRT stations.
Before you commit, check what you can borrow with our home loan and DSR guide. Compare both areas on our interactive map, or see our Kepong page and the best condos in Malaysia ranking. For more area comparisons, read Puchong vs Subang Jaya.