Setapak new launch guide: prices, LRT stations and TAR UMT in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

11 Setapak new launch projects are for sale, with list prices from RM300k and a median entry price of RM426k. Every one of them is a high-rise: condominiums, serviced residences, a serviced suite and a SoHo block.

Setapak sits north-east of Kuala Lumpur's city centre, around Jalan Genting Klang, Danau Kota and the TAR UMT campus. Its edges run into Taman Melati, Wangsa Maju and the Jalan Pahang side near Titiwangsa. This guide covers where the projects are, how far each is from the LRT, prices, tenure and who the area suits.

Quick answer: 11 projects are for sale in Setapak, all high-rise. List prices start from RM300k, the median entry price (each project's lowest list price) is RM426k, and 3,957 units are left in the 11 projects that show a count. No LRT station sits in the Jalan Genting Klang core: the nearest are Wangsa Maju, Sri Rampai and Taman Melati on the LRT Kelana Jaya line.

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Source: PropLaunch listings (data as of 5 Nov 2026)

Where Setapak is and what is nearby

Setapak is a town and mukim that spans north-eastern Kuala Lumpur and part of Gombak District in Selangor. This guide covers the Kuala Lumpur side, postcode 53300, where the new launches are. Jalan Genting Klang is its main road.

The landmarks most buyers ask about sit along that road:

• TAR UMT. Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology has its main Kuala Lumpur campus on Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak.
• KIPMall Setapak. The mall in Danau Kota, long known as Setapak Central, was renamed KIPMall Setapak after KIP REIT completed its purchase in September 2026.
• Columbia Asia Hospital Setapak, a private hospital on Jalan Danau Saujana, off Jalan Genting Klang.

Projects here fall into four parts of the area:

• Jalan Genting Klang and Danau Kota: the core, around TAR UMT, the mall and the Danau Kota lake. Most projects for sale are here.
• Taman Melati: the north, next to Taman Melati LRT station.
• Jalan Pahang and Titiwangsa side: the west, towards Titiwangsa and Sentul Timur.
• Setapak Jaya and the Wangsa Maju edge: the south-east, towards Wangsa Maju and Setiawangsa.

These parts are drawn from the map. Several projects listed under Setapak sit on its edges, so check the address on the land title if the exact location matters to you.

Getting around: the Kelana Jaya line, the MRT Circle Line and the highways

Rail in Setapak means the LRT Kelana Jaya line, which runs along the area's eastern and northern edge through Taman Melati, Wangsa Maju, Sri Rampai and Setiawangsa towards KLCC and KL Sentral. No station sits inside the Jalan Genting Klang and Danau Kota core, so most projects there are a bus ride, a drive or a long walk from the train.

Source: OpenStreetMap station positions and Wikipedia, Setapak (as of 3 Nov 2026)

Station names and positions come from public map data, so confirm the station and the walking route on the operator's app before you count on a walk to the LRT. Open a station to see the projects for sale within 1 km of it.

Stations: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Projects selling or upcoming within 1 km in a straight line, from PropLaunch listings (data as of 5 Nov 2026).

A new line is planned. MRT Corp's proposed MRT Circle Line lists stations called Kampung Puah, Jalan Langkawi, Danau Kota, Setapak and Rejang, with construction expected to start in 2027 and opening planned for 2032. These stations are planned, not built, and MRT Corp says all station names are interim and subject to change. Some project brochures already name them as the nearest station, so read those claims as plans.

For drivers, Jalan Genting Klang and Jalan Pahang lead into the city, and the MRR2 ring road runs nearby. The Malaysian Highway Authority lists the tolled links nearby as E33 DUKE (Duta-Ulu Kelang), E39 SPE (Setiawangsa-Pantai), E8 KL-Karak and E19 SUKE. Drive your daily route at peak hour before you commit.

Setapak new launch projects still selling

Every project in this table still has units for sale, newest launch first. Prices are list prices for the whole project, from the cheapest to the most expensive unit, and the price you are offered may differ. "Not shown" under units left means the listing has no count yet. Information, not an offer. Prices and availability are from PropLaunch listings, checked 3 Nov 2026; confirm with the developer before you book.

All but one of these projects show an approved extension to the handover date, the day you get vacant possession (VP), the keys. Read the extended date on each project page and in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA), the contract you sign with the developer.

Source: PropLaunch listings (data as of 5 Nov 2026)

Most projects are in the Jalan Genting Klang and Danau Kota core. PV 22 Residences on Jalan Usahawan is the largest, with layouts from one to three bedrooms. Residensi Curvo and Residensi M Astra are already built: both show a certificate of completion and compliance (CCC), the document that says a building is fit to live in, and M Astra is close to selling out.

The three phases of Residensi J Satin on Jalan Genting Klang are the projects nearest Wangsa Maju station, and all three are listed as behind schedule. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are three-bedroom condominiums, while Phase 3 is a SoHo block of one-bedroom units. A SoHo (small office, home office) unit is usually on land approved for commercial use, like a serviced residence, which can affect utility tariffs, maintenance charges and some loan or scheme eligibility.

Residensi Awani 6 and the first two J Satin phases are listed at RM300k to RM318k, with most units at the same price. A flat price like this is often a sign of a price-controlled scheme with eligibility rules, so ask the developer who can buy before you plan around it. Many of these projects also set aside a share of units under the Bumiputera quota, homes reserved for Bumiputera buyers, which the project page shows.

On the edges, Platinum Melati Residences in Taman Melati offers four- and five-bedroom layouts about 600 m from Taman Melati station in a straight line. M Azura is in Taman Setapak Jaya, on the Wangsa Maju edge. On the Jalan Pahang side, EkoTitiwangsa is a two-bedroom serviced residence and Menara Gd, a single tower, launched in June 2026. Edgewood (Residensi Skysanctuary 1), completed in 2025, listed at RM428k to RM914k at launch (PropLaunch listings, checked 3 Nov 2026).

Prices: what Setapak launches list for

Across the 11 projects for sale, the median entry price is RM426k, the lowest is RM300k and the most expensive units list at up to RM2.35m. The three projects at about RM300k pull the median down, so if you are not eligible for them, compare the entry prices of the other projects.

By property type, serviced suites and SoHo units are counted with serviced residences.

Source: PropLaunch listings (data as of 5 Nov 2026)

Resale prices can differ from launch list prices. For resale or rental evidence on a specific building, ask a registered valuer or check the transaction data from NAPIC, the National Property Information Centre under JPPH.

Freehold vs leasehold in Setapak

Most new homes in Setapak are leasehold. Freehold land has no expiry date. Leasehold land is held from the state for a fixed term, and banks may offer a smaller loan or a shorter tenure when the remaining lease runs low.

EkoTitiwangsa is the only project for sale listed as freehold. Platinum Melati Residences, M Azura and PV 22 Residences are listed as leasehold, and the developers describe Residensi Curvo, Residensi M Astra, Residensi Awani 6 and J Satin Phases 2 and 3 as leasehold too, mostly for 99 years (PropLaunch listings, checked 3 Nov 2026). Menara Gd and J Satin Phase 1 have no tenure listed yet.

To check, ask the developer for the land title details and read the tenure clause in the SPA. Your lawyer can run a title search with the Kuala Lumpur land and mines office. Our guide to freehold or leasehold covers the trade-offs.

Universities, malls and hospitals

TAR UMT's campus, the mall and the hospital all sit on or just off Jalan Genting Klang.

Source: TAR UMT, Columbia Asia and Wikipedia, Setapak Central (as of 3 Nov 2026)

Older articles still put UTAR in Setapak, but the university moved from Setapak to its Sungai Long campus in Kajang on 1 Jun 2015. Wangsa Walk Mall is in neighbouring Wangsa Maju. For primary and secondary schools, check places and catchment with the school or the Ministry of Education before you choose a home for its school access.

Rental market notes: students and young workers

Setapak's renters come mostly from two groups: students and staff at TAR UMT, and young workers who commute into the city by the Kelana Jaya line or Jalan Genting Klang. A campus of about 32,000 students is a large pool of potential tenants for rooms and small units within reach of Jalan Genting Klang.

Supply is large. The projects for sale add up to 12,456 units, with handovers spread from now to 2030, and several towers in the core handing over close together can mean more competition for tenants. Rent for a specific unit depends on the building's age, facilities, layout, floor, furnishing and distance to the campus or a station, so collect asking rents for comparable units in the same or a neighbouring building.

Set those rents against the full cost of owning: maintenance fees, sinking fund, quit rent, assessment, insurance and loan interest. Our rental yield calculator works out gross and net yield and monthly cash flow from the figures you enter.

Example: Say you are looking at a unit listed at RM450,000 and comparable units nearby ask RM1,800 a month. Annual rent: RM1,800 x 12 = RM21,600. Gross yield: RM21,600 / RM450,000 = 4.8%. Net yield will be lower once maintenance, quit rent, assessment, vacancy and loan costs come off. (Both figures are assumptions for the example.)

Who Setapak suits

Setapak tends to suit buyers who want a high-rise home in Kuala Lumpur near TAR UMT and are comfortable with a bus or a short drive to the LRT.

• First-home buyers with a tighter budget. Entry prices start from RM300k and the median entry price is RM426k. Check eligibility for the RM300k projects before you count on them.
• Rail commuters. Pick the project by its station: J Satin is the closest in the core to Wangsa Maju, Platinum Melati is near Taman Melati, and EkoTitiwangsa is near Sentul Timur.
• Families who want space. Platinum Melati Residences and Residensi Curvo offer four bedrooms or more.
• Investors near TAR UMT. One- and two-bedroom units in the core are aimed at students and single tenants; check how many units hand over in the same year.
• Landed buyers. No landed homes are for sale as new launches in Setapak, so look at neighbouring areas.

Your bank can tell you what it will lend, and a lawyer should read the SPA before you sign.

Frequently asked questions

How many new launches are there in Setapak now?

As of 5 Nov 2026, 11 projects are for sale in Setapak, with 3,957 units left in the 11 that show a count. All are high-rise, and 1 launched in 2026.

Is there an LRT station in Setapak?

Not in the Jalan Genting Klang and Danau Kota core. The LRT Kelana Jaya line runs along the edge, with Taman Melati, Wangsa Maju, Sri Rampai and Setiawangsa stations, and Sentul Timur serves the Jalan Pahang side. Check the walk from your tower on the operator's app.

When will the MRT Circle Line reach Setapak?

MRT Corp plans to open the Circle Line in 2032, with construction expected from 2027. Its planned stations in the area include Danau Kota, Setapak and Rejang, but the names are interim and the line is not built yet.

Is TAR UMT in Setapak?

Yes. TAR UMT's main Kuala Lumpur campus is on Jalan Genting Kelang in Setapak. UTAR is no longer here: it moved to Sungai Long in 2015.

What is the cheapest new launch in Setapak?

The lowest list price among projects for sale is RM300k. The lowest prices belong to projects with a flat RM300k-type price, which often come with buyer eligibility rules, so ask the developer whether you qualify and which units are actually left.

Is property in Setapak freehold or leasehold?

Mostly leasehold. EkoTitiwangsa is the only project for sale listed as freehold, and most of the others are described as 99-year leasehold. Confirm the tenure in the land title and the SPA before you book.

Are there landed new launches in Setapak?

Not at the moment. Every project for sale is a condominium, serviced residence, serviced suite or SoHo.

Does PropLaunch sell these units?

No. PropLaunch lists new launches and their records; it is not a real estate agency. Viewings and bookings are handled by the developer or a registered estate agency.

Before you book in Setapak

Narrow the projects for sale to the ones that fit your budget, layout and route to work, then ask each developer for the current list of units left, the land title details and the handover date after any extension. For projects listed as behind schedule, ask how far construction has progressed and what the SPA says about late delivery. Viewings and bookings are handled by the developer or a registered estate agency, not by PropLaunch.

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This guide is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change; confirm the figures that apply to you with your bank, your lawyer or LHDN before you commit. PropLaunch is not a real estate agency.

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