KL CBD & Merdeka (trophy, ~RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Kuala Lumpur Class A submarkets we track.

  • KL CBD & Merdeka sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD vs city average 110.
  • Compared submarkets: KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre) (trophy), TRX (Tun Razak Exchange) (trophy), Bangsar & Mid Valley (prime).

KL CBD & Merdeka vs other Kuala Lumpur submarkets

KL CBD & Merdeka (trophy, ~RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Kuala Lumpur Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • KL CBD & Merdeka sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD vs city average 110.
  • Compared submarkets: KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre) (trophy), TRX (Tun Razak Exchange) (trophy), Bangsar & Mid Valley (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre)** (trophy, RM130/sqm/mo · ≈ $30.4 PSF/yr USD) — Petronas-anchored trophy core. **TRX (Tun Razak Exchange)** (trophy, RM110/sqm/mo · ≈ $25.8 PSF/yr USD) — International financial centre. **Bangsar & Mid Valley** (prime, RM80/sqm/mo · ≈ $18.7 PSF/yr USD) — Suburban mixed-use Class A. **Bangsar South & KL Sentral** (prime, RM90/sqm/mo · ≈ $21.1 PSF/yr USD) — Tech and BPO hub.

Key facts

cityKuala Lumpur
submarketKL CBD & Merdeka
tiertrophy
averageRentLocalRM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$26/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct28.4%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with KL CBD & Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur?
KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre), TRX (Tun Razak Exchange), Bangsar & Mid Valley

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Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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