Shop Lot for Sale in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur gives shop tenants and investors a choice between heritage city streets such as Chow Kit, Chinatown and Kampung Baru and premium suburbs such as TTDI and Damansara Heights. Typical ground-floor rent is RM 9,500 to RM 22,000 a month for units up to 4,000 sq ft, and whole shoplots of 4,000 to 8,000 sq ft sell for RM 4.9 million to RM 7.6 million.
Kuala Lumpur shop price guide
Ground-floor shops and whole shoplots only, upper floors excluded
| Built-up | Typical asking price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1,800 to 4,000 sq ft | RM 2.63M to RM 4.88M | RM 1,200 to RM 2,057 |
| 4,000 to 8,000 sq ft | RM 4.90M to RM 7.60M | RM 876 to RM 1,450 |
| Over 8,000 sq ft | RM 5M to RM 13M | RM 546 to RM 1,157 |
Tenure of shoplots for sale: Mostly freehold (213 of 284 adverts)
For reference only: the middle half of advertised prices. Actual prices depend on frontage, corner position, condition and lease terms.
Kuala Lumpur: hub by hub
Each hub has its own page with prices, best trades and FAQs.
| Hub | Ground-floor rent | Shoplot price | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Commercial Centre | Ask us | Ask us | - |
| Brickfields | Ask us | Ask us | Mostly freehold (5 of 6 adverts) |
| Chow Kit, Jalan TAR & Jalan Raja Laut | RM 8,000 to RM 13,000/mo | RM 4.28M to RM 9.20M | Mostly freehold (57 of 57 adverts) |
| Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) | RM 11,500 to RM 23,000/mo | RM 5.35M to RM 7.60M | Mostly freehold (46 of 46 adverts) |
| Chinatown, Petaling Street & Jalan Sultan | Ask us | Ask us | Mostly freehold (6 of 6 adverts) |
| Damansara Heights (Bukit Damansara) | Ask us | Ask us | Mostly freehold (5 of 5 adverts) |
| Kampung Baru | Ask us | Ask us | - |
| Medan Pasar, Jalan Melayu & Masjid Jamek | Ask us | Ask us | - |
Main shop streets in Kuala Lumpur
These are representative examples of shops in each location. Prices are typical recent market ranges and photos are illustrations, for reference only and not necessarily available. Prime units are rarely advertised and go first to people who have contacted us, so WhatsApp us your requirements.
5 Storey Shoplot for Sale, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields
Whole Shoplot for Sale, Jalan TAR, Chow Kit
4 Storey Shoplot for Sale, Jalan Raja Laut, Chow Kit
Tenanted Shop Lots for Sale on Jalan Pudu, KL City
Main Road Shop Buildings on Jalan TAR, Chow Kit
3 Storey Shoplot for Sale, Lorong Rahim Kajai, TTDI
3 Storey Shoplot for Sale, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, TTDI
Adjoining Shoplots for Sale, Jalan Petaling, Chinatown
5 Storey Adjoining Shoplots for Sale, Petaling Street, KL
The best shops in prime hubs never go online
Every shop and price on this site is a market range, so you know what an area costs. Prime ground-floor units in busy hubs are usually let or sold quietly, before any banner or portal advert, and we offer them first to people who have already told us what they need. If you want to rent, buy or sell in a prime area, WhatsApp us your area, size, budget and trade, and we will send matching units as soon as they come up.
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Commercial centres in Kuala Lumpur
Southgate Commercial Centre
Southgate Commercial Centre is an established shop-office and commercial address off Jalan Chan Sow Lin, on the southern edge of Kuala Lumpur city centre. Its rail connectivity and mix of offices and residences make it a steady choice for F&B, services and brand outlets.
Brickfields
Brickfields is Kuala Lumpur's Little India, a lively mix of old shophouses, temples, Indian restaurants and textile shops right next to KL Sentral, the city's main rail hub. Ground-floor shops here trade on a blend of local residents, office workers and visitors passing through KL Sentral every day.
Chow Kit, Jalan TAR & Jalan Raja Laut
Chow Kit, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) and Jalan Raja Laut make up the northern half of the old city centre, famous for fabric shops, the Chow Kit market and Hari Raya shopping. Long rows of older shoplots on busy main roads give ground-floor tenants constant passing traffic.
Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)
Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) is an affluent, leafy neighbourhood on the western edge of Kuala Lumpur whose commercial centre is known for cafés, restaurants, bakeries and its popular wet market. High-income residents and visitors from Damansara and Bukit Kiara keep ground-floor shops in steady demand.
Chinatown, Petaling Street & Jalan Sultan
Chinatown around Petaling Street and Jalan Sultan is the oldest trading quarter of Kuala Lumpur, packed with pre-war shophouses, street food, temples and tourist markets. Restored heritage units now house cafés, bars, boutique hotels and food brands alongside long-running family trades.
Damansara Heights (Bukit Damansara)
Damansara Heights, also known as Bukit Damansara, is one of Kuala Lumpur's most affluent addresses, with leafy bungalow streets, corporate offices and compact commercial pockets such as Plaza Damansara and Jalan Batai. Its shoplots are known for upmarket cafés, restaurants, wine bars and clinics that serve wealthy residents and nearby office workers.
Kampung Baru
Kampung Baru is Kuala Lumpur's historic Malay enclave, a short walk from the Petronas Twin Towers, famous for its traditional food streets and Malay heritage. Shoplots along Jalan Raja Abdullah and Jalan Raja Muda Musa serve residents, office workers from the city centre and visitors coming for Malay food.
Medan Pasar, Jalan Melayu & Masjid Jamek
Medan Pasar, Jalan Melayu and Masjid Jamek form the original commercial core of Kuala Lumpur, where the Klang and Gombak rivers meet. Ornate early 1900s shophouses, textile streets and the busy Masjid Jamek interchange keep ground-floor shops in front of heavy daily foot traffic.
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Shop lots for sale in Kuala Lumpur attract both business owners who want to own their premises and investors looking for a retail asset in a proven commercial location. Below is a practical guide before you make an offer.
Buying a shop lot in Kuala Lumpur
Start by deciding whether you will occupy the unit or rent it out. Owner operators should focus on the row and frontage that suit their trade, while investors should look at tenant demand, current rent and how easily a replacement tenant could be found. The ground floor carries most of the value, so judge it first. Owning the whole shoplot means the upper floors add a second rental income, while investors usually look for stable ground floor tenants such as banks, convenience store chains, pharmacy chains, clinics and established F&B chains. A tenanted shop lot in Kuala Lumpur offers income from day one, but review the existing tenancy agreement, remaining term and rent payment history carefully.
What to check before buying
Confirm the tenure (freehold or leasehold, and the years remaining on a leasehold title), the title type and the land use category. Ask your lawyer to run a land search for encumbrances and caveats. Check with the local council for outstanding assessment, quit rent and any unapproved extensions, and confirm that the approved use matches the intended business. Budget for stamp duty through LHDN, legal fees and valuation, and discuss commercial property financing with your bank early.
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