How much is ground-floor shop rent in Subang Jaya, SS15, USJ (2026)?
2026 ground-floor shop rents in Subang Jaya: SS15, USJ 9 and USJ 21, Taipan, Sunway Mentari, USJ 1 Regalia and Subang Square, by size and per sq ft.
Short answer
In Subang Jaya, the middle half of ground-floor shop adverts under 1,800 sq ft ask RM 7,000 to RM 11,500 a month, and units of 1,800 to 4,000 sq ft ask RM 18,000 to RM 29,800. SS15 is the most expensive hub, USJ 9 and USJ 21 the most affordable, with Taipan and Sunway Mentari in between.
All figures: MCE analysis of portal adverts from the last six months (Nov 2026, shop units only, duplicate and bait adverts removed, middle half of asking prices).
What does rent look like across Subang Jaya by size?
| Unit size | Adverts | Monthly asking rent | Rent per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,800 sq ft | 51 | RM 7,000 to RM 11,500 | RM 4.50 to RM 6.80 |
| 1,800 to 4,000 sq ft | 59 | RM 18,000 to RM 29,800 | RM 6.80 to RM 9.70 |
| 4,000 to 8,000 sq ft | 9 | Limited stock, ask MCE | Limited stock, ask MCE |
| Over 8,000 sq ft | 4 | Limited stock, ask MCE | Limited stock, ask MCE |
Larger units are usually cheaper per square foot. Recent adverts for units over 4,000 sq ft are too few to quote a reliable range, so ask MCE for current figures. See the full area page for shops for rent in Subang Jaya.
How do the hubs compare?
| Hub | Monthly asking rent | Typical size (sq ft) | Rent per sq ft | Adverts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 | RM 9,500 to RM 26,000 | 1,760 to 3,520 | RM 5.40 to RM 8.50 | 81 |
| Sunway Mentari | RM 8,500 to RM 22,000 | 1,550 to 3,090 | RM 5.20 to RM 7.10 | 29 |
| Taipan (USJ 10) | RM 7,500 to RM 25,000 | 1,650 to 3,200 | RM 4.00 to RM 7.50 | 79 |
| USJ 9 and USJ 21 | RM 5,600 to RM 10,000 | 1,540 to 2,000 | RM 3.00 to RM 5.50 | 22 |
| USJ 1 Regalia | Limited stock, ask MCE | Limited stock, ask MCE | Limited stock, ask MCE | 6 |
| Subang Square | Limited stock, ask MCE | Limited stock, ask MCE | Limited stock, ask MCE | 6 |
USJ 1 Regalia and Subang Square have too few recent rental adverts to quote a reliable range; ask MCE for what is available.
Why is SS15 the most expensive?
SS15 combines colleges, the SS15 LRT station, banks and a dense residential grid. Listings use "college & residential area", "250 m to SS15 LRT" and "same row as Ambank" as selling points. PropertyGuru listings show ground-floor asks clustered from RM 6,500 to RM 24,000. One 1,800 sq ft corner ground floor asked RM 24,000 (about RM 13.33 psf), while an intermediate unit was listed at RM 6,500 (about RM 3.69 psf), with different sizes and fit-out. That gap shows how much frontage and position matter inside one hub.
SS15 suits F&B brands, bubble tea, cafés, dessert, beauty and retail aimed at students and young families.
What about Taipan and USJ?
Taipan in USJ 10 is one of Subang Jaya's busiest business centres, with 79 rental adverts in our sample, level with SS15. Rents of RM 7,500 to RM 25,000 cover everything from inner rows to main-road corners. It suits restaurants, clinics, banks, gyms and services serving USJ households and office workers.
USJ 9 and USJ 21 have the lowest rent per sq ft among the main Subang Jaya hubs (RM 3.00 to RM 5.50). USJ 21 also has an LRT station. These hubs suit neighbourhood F&B, mini markets, pharmacies, salons and family services where rent discipline matters more than prestige.
And Sunway Mentari?
Sunway Mentari has the tightest per sq ft band (RM 5.20 to RM 7.10), which usually signals a steady, well-occupied market. It draws residents of Bandar Sunway and Petaling Jaya Selatan, students and workers. Kopitiam, family restaurants and daily-needs retail are common fits.
What else affects the rent you pay?
- Corner or intermediate: a corner lot gives two signage faces and side seating, and asks more.
- Main road or inner row: main-road exposure costs more but saves on marketing.
- Rail access: units near the LRT in SS15 and USJ 21 catch commuters.
- Fit-out: a unit already fitted with exhaust and grease trap may ask more but save months of works.
- Term and deposits: SPEEDHOME notes 2 to 3 months' deposit plus 1 month utility deposit is usual, about 3 to 4 months' rent upfront in total.
Checklist before signing in Subang Jaya
- Compare your unit's rent per sq ft with the hub range above.
- Visit at 1pm and 8pm on a weekday, and on Saturday.
- Confirm approved use and F&B requirements with the council: MBSJ for SS15 and USJ, MBPJ for Sunway Mentari.
- Check parking: SS15 and Taipan fill up at lunch and dinner.
- Stamp the tenancy within 30 days of signing.
Track how these hubs move on the shop rent index. For units not yet on the portals, contact us.
Written by Tok Ginstee (REN 37505), CID Realtors Sdn Bhd (E (1) 1855). Updated November 2026.
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