Jalan Ipoh KL Shops for Rent & Sale
Jalan Ipoh is a long, busy main road running north from the Chow Kit end of Kuala Lumpur past Sentul. Its many rows of older shoplots give tenants main road visibility at rents well below the city centre.
Jalan Ipoh 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 5,500 to RM 12,500 | 1,560 to 3,200 sq ft | RM 2.9 to RM 5 |
| Sale | RM 1.60M to RM 3.50M | 1,760 to 5,760 sq ft | RM 486 to RM 833 |
Tenure of shoplots for sale: Mostly freehold (35 of 48 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).
Where is the shop stretch on Jalan Ipoh?
Jalan Ipoh starts near the Chow Kit end of the city centre and runs north past Sentul towards Batu. Along its length are rows of two to four storey shoplots, many decades old, with some newer blocks mixed in. The southern end connects to our Chow Kit and Jalan TAR hub, and adverts on the road often appear alongside listings for Sri Hartamas and the Kepong side of town. Check the nearest rail station for the exact unit, since the road is long.
Which stretch of Jalan Ipoh is best for a shop?
Units facing the main road with an easy turn in and some parking in front do best. Rows set back on service roads are quieter but easier for customers to stop at. Junctions with busy side roads and stretches near housing estates get the most regular local customers. Units on fast moving sections with no parking rely on destination trade.
How much is shop rent on Jalan Ipoh?
Recent adverts put ground-floor rent at about RM5,500 to RM12,500 a month for 1,560 to 3,200 sq ft, or roughly RM2.90 to RM5 per sq ft. Whole shoplots were advertised at about RM1.6 million to RM3.5 million for 1,760 to 5,760 sq ft. Sale stock is mostly freehold, with some leasehold, so check each title. There are plenty of adverts on this road, so these ranges are a fair guide. Compare with Kuala Lumpur shops for rent and Kuala Lumpur shoplots for sale.
What businesses do well on Jalan Ipoh?
- Chinese restaurants, kopitiam and noodle shops for long established local customers
- Mamak and Malay F&B open from breakfast to late night
- Clinics, dental clinics and pharmacies for the surrounding housing
- Car accessories, tyre and service workshops that need main road visibility
- Convenience stores and banks catching passing traffic
When is Jalan Ipoh busiest?
Traffic is heavy at morning and evening peaks. F&B trade peaks at breakfast, lunch and dinner, while services and retail are steady through the day. Weekends bring families from the surrounding estates.
Parking and access
Parking varies a lot along the road. Units with a service road and parking bays in front trade far better than those facing a busy carriageway with no stopping. Check how easily a driver can turn in from both directions.
What to check before renting or buying
- Visit at peak hours to see whether customers can stop and park.
- Inspect older buildings for wiring, roof and drainage, and check the kitchen exhaust route for F&B.
- Confirm approved use and signage with DBKL.
- For a whole shoplot, the upper floors add rental income. Test the numbers with our rental yield calculator.
Good Jalan Ipoh units with parking and frontage are usually let or sold before they reach the portals. WhatsApp MCE with your trade, size and budget to hear about them first.
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Commercial hubs on Jalan Ipoh
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.
Sri Hartamas
Sri Hartamas, mainly the Desa Sri Hartamas shoplot grid, is a dense commercial neighbourhood next to Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur, famous for its restaurants, cafés, bars and late-night dining. Strong day and night footfall from nearby condominiums, offices and visitors makes it one of the busiest ground-floor shop areas in KL.