Desa ParkCity Shops for Rent & Sale
Desa ParkCity is a premium, master-planned township in northwest Kuala Lumpur, centred on a large central park and lake with commercial precincts such as Plaza Arkadia and The Waterfront. Its affluent, family-oriented residents and weekend visitors make it one of KL's most desirable addresses for cafés and lifestyle shops.
Desa ParkCity shop rent and price guide
Ground-floor shops and whole shoplots only, middle half of recent market adverts
| Type | Typical price | Typical size | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (monthly) | RM 7,900 to RM 22,000 | 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft | RM 5 to RM 8.6 |
| Sale | RM 5.50M to RM 9.30M | 3,060 to 5,280 sq ft | RM 1173 to RM 2500 |
Tenure of shoplots for sale: Mostly freehold (11 of 13 adverts)
For reference only. Actual prices depend on frontage, corner position, condition and lease terms.
Compiled by Tok Ginstee (REN 37505), CID Realtors Sdn Bhd (E (1) 1855). Updated November 2026
Desa ParkCity shops for rent and for sale: market examples
Shop for Rent, Jalan Intisari Perdana, Desa ParkCity
Ground Floor Shop for Rent, Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity
Corner Shop for Sale, Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity
Where is Desa ParkCity and what is it known for?
Desa ParkCity sits between Kepong and Sri Damansara and is known for its walkable, green environment, international school, pet-friendly culture and central park. Commercial space is concentrated in a few precincts: Plaza Arkadia offers shop offices around a landscaped plaza, while The Waterfront is a lakeside dining and retail strip. Residents have high spending power, and the park draws visitors from across Klang Valley on weekends.
How much does it cost to rent or buy a shop in Desa ParkCity?
Based on the middle half of recent shop adverts, ground-floor units in Desa ParkCity rent for RM 7,900 to RM 22,000 a month for about 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft, or RM 5 to RM 8.6 per sq ft. Whole shoplots for sale are listed at RM 5.5 million to RM 9.3 million for about 3,060 to 5,280 sq ft of built-up area (RM 1,173 to RM 2,500 psf).
| Type | Typical range | Typical size | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (ground floor) | RM 7,900 to RM 22,000 / month | 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft | RM 5 to RM 8.6 |
| Sale (whole shoplot) | RM 5.5 million to RM 9.3 million | 3,060 to 5,280 sq ft | RM 1,173 to RM 2,500 |
Middle half of shop adverts from the last six months (26 rent and 13 sale adverts), with bait prices and duplicates removed.
Corner units, main-road frontage and good condition push prices towards the top of the range, while inner rows and older units sit lower. Asking prices are not final deals, so there is often room to negotiate. These are market ranges. Prime units are often offered privately to people who contact MCE before they ever reach the portals.
Tenure: Shoplots in Desa ParkCity are mostly freehold (11 freehold and 2 leasehold among recent sale adverts).
Which street in Desa ParkCity is best for a shop?
The main shop streets in Desa ParkCity are Jalan Intisari Perdana and Persiaran Residen. Units on Jalan Intisari Perdana facing the park and The Waterfront area draw the strongest weekend crowd and the highest rents.
Which ground-floor businesses do well in Desa ParkCity?
The strongest ground-floor trades in Desa ParkCity are those that serve its daily crowd:
- Specialty cafés, brunch and bakeries: the township's café culture is one of the strongest in KL.
- Pet shops, grooming and vets: a famously pet-friendly community with many dog owners.
- Japanese and Western dining: affluent families and weekend visitors favour sit-down dining.
- Clinics, dental and aesthetic clinics: residents value quality healthcare and beauty services close by.
- Fashion, optical and lifestyle retail: a premium crowd supports boutique retail.
What should tenants and investors check before signing?
- Desa ParkCity precincts have management rules on renovation, signage, outdoor seating and pets. Check these and the service charges, and note that weekday and weekend footfall can differ sharply.
- Visit at lunch, at dinner and on a weekend to see real footfall and how easily customers can park.
- Confirm with DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall) that your trade, signboard and any outdoor seating are allowed. For F&B, check the grease trap, kitchen exhaust route and water supply.
- Ask about the electrical load. Kitchens, laundromats and clinics often need a three-phase supply, and upgrades take time.
- Investors buying a whole shoplot can lease the ground floor to covenant tenants such as banks, convenience chains, pharmacies, clinics and F&B chains. Owning the whole shoplot means the upper floors add a second rental income. Check the tenancy history and neighbouring tenant mix before you buy.
How do you get to Desa ParkCity and which hubs are nearby?
Bandar Menjalara, Kepong Baru and Metro Prima are a short drive away, and Sri Damansara is next door. Road access is via Kepong and the MRR2; check public transport options for your exact unit.
Compare nearby: Bandar Menjalara and Metro Prima Kepong. Check typical rents across the Klang Valley on the shop rent index, or work out returns with the rental yield calculator.
WhatsApp MCE for current ground-floor shops and shoplots for rent or sale in Desa ParkCity.
Desa ParkCity: FAQ
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What business suits a ground-floor shop in Kepong?
Kepong Baru, Metro Prima, Bandar Menjalara or Desa ParkCity: which trades work, what ground-floor rent costs and how to match your business to the crowd.
How big is a ground-floor shop? 22x75, mezzanine and half units
What 22x75 means, typical ground-floor sizes in KL and Selangor hubs, and whether a mezzanine, half unit or wider frontage is worth it.
How do you tell if a shop location is good? (15-point checklist)
A 15-point on-site checklist for judging a ground-floor shop in KL and Selangor: footfall, frontage, anchors, parking, services and vacancy signals.
What shop does a cafe, bubble tea shop, clinic or salon need?
Size, must-have services and catchment for a cafe, bubble tea shop, clinic, pharmacy or beauty salon in a KL or Selangor ground-floor shop.
Commercial centres
Kepong Baru
Kepong Baru is a long-established, largely Chinese neighbourhood in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, known for its busy shophouse rows and famous local food. Its loyal residents and the Kepong Baru MRT station keep ground-floor shops in constant demand.
Bandar Menjalara
Bandar Menjalara is a busy commercial and residential township in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, packed with shoplots serving the surrounding condominiums and housing. Its dense population and well-known food streets make it one of Kepong's most active ground-floor shop locations.
Metro Prima Kepong
Metro Prima is a dense commercial centre along Jalan Kepong in Kuala Lumpur, with rows of four-storey shoplots next to the Metro Prima MRT station. Main-road exposure, MRT commuters and the surrounding Kepong population make it a strong address for F&B and everyday services.
Bandar Sri Damansara
Bandar Sri Damansara is a green, mature township on the north-west edge of Kuala Lumpur, next to Kepong, Menjalara and Desa ParkCity. Its compact commercial rows serve a loyal, well-off residential catchment, and three MRT Putrajaya Line stations now bring extra commuter flow.