# 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.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## 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).

## Key facts
- **city**: Kuala Lumpur
- **submarket**: KL CBD & Merdeka
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: RM120/sqm/mo · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $26/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 28.4%

## FAQ
### 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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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/kuala-lumpur/kl-cbd-merdeka/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.