Industrial Property in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur's industrial property market serves businesses that need urban delivery proximity or city-fringe manufacturing presence. The key industrial clusters (Kepong's Taman Perindustrian Kepong, Segambut, Setapak, Cheras, and Sungai Besi) provide factory and warehouse units within the city limits. KL industrial properties command a premium over Selangor equivalents; the tradeoff is delivery access to KL's dense consumer and commercial base, and access to a large urban workforce close to the operation.
How much do industrial properties in Kuala Lumpur cost?
Industrialprop currently lists 7 industrial properties for sale in Kuala Lumpur with a stated built-up area. Asking prices range from RM 581 to RM 1,200 per sq ft, with a median of RM 616. By type, detached factories have a median of RM 843, Semi-D factories have a median of RM 600. Figures are calculated from live listings on this page and update as inventory changes; final prices depend on tenure, power supply, ceiling height and condition.
| For sale | Listings | Median psf |
|---|---|---|
| All types | 7 | RM 616 |
| Detached factory | 3 | RM 843 |
| Semi-D factory | 2 | RM 600 |
Industrialprop currently lists 8 industrial properties for rent in Kuala Lumpur with a stated built-up area. Asking prices range from RM 1.80 to RM 10.16 per sq ft per month, with a median of RM 2.95. By type, detached factories have a median of RM 2.40, warehouses have a median of RM 2.95. Figures are calculated from live listings on this page and update as inventory changes; final prices depend on tenure, power supply, ceiling height and condition.
| For rent (monthly) | Listings | Median psf |
|---|---|---|
| All types | 8 | RM 2.95 |
| Detached factory | 3 | RM 2.40 |
| Warehouse | 2 | RM 2.95 |
Kuala Lumpur industrial market guide
Kuala Lumpur at a glance
- Rental Band
- RM 2.50–5.00 psf/month
- Sale Price
- Terrace RM 550–800, detached RM 700–1,300 psf
- City Centre
- 5–15 km from key clusters
- Key Clusters
- Kepong, Segambut, Setapak, Cheras, Sungai Besi
- Typical Unit
- Terrace 1,500–5,000 sqft, semi-D 4,000–10,000 sqft
- Gross Rental Yield
- 3–5%
- Heavy Vehicles
- Access restrictions in parts of Kepong, Segambut, Cheras
Transacted prices in Kuala Lumpur
Based on 304 recorded industrial property transactions, 2021 to 2026.
- Median price
- RM 2M
- Median psf, built-up
- RM 655
- Freehold share
- 23%
- Most transacted
- Terrace factory
Median psf trend
Key Industrial Areas
Kepong Industrial Estate and Taman Perindustrian Kepong form KL's largest industrial cluster. Segambut houses electronics and light manufacturing; Setapak suits trading and distribution. Cheras Industrial Area and Sungai Besi serve south KL operations. The Jalan Ipoh corridor has a mix of industrial and commercial-industrial uses.
Rental and Sale Rates
KL industrial rentals range from RM 2.50–5.00 per sqft per month, significantly higher than equivalent-spec units in Shah Alam or Klang. Terrace factories sell at RM 550–800 per sqft; detached units typically command RM 700–1,300 per sqft. The premium reflects urban land cost and last-mile access, not logistics superiority. Model whether the delivery-radius advantage justifies the rate differential for your specific operation.
Urban Logistics Advantage
KL industrial units sit within 5–15 km of the city centre, a meaningful advantage for same-day delivery, just-in-time urban supply chains, and businesses serving the KL hospitality, retail, or construction sectors. The urban proximity also aids customer-facing operations requiring a physical industrial site with walk-in capability.
Heavy Vehicle Constraints
Many KL industrial areas have restricted heavy vehicle access: height barriers, weight limits, and time-of-day restrictions apply in parts of Kepong, Segambut, and Cheras. Verify heavy vehicle access routes before committing, particularly for businesses relying on full trailer loads.