Important questions concerning rentals

Member since 30 January 2014

alexis58000New member01 February 2014 18:04:51

Hi,

I am a french student coming to KL for an internship from April to july. I am looking for a place to stay in Subang Jaya during these three months. I will be alone and ready to spend 400 to 800 RM per month. I can live alone or sharing an apartment with other expatriate.

Do you think it can be possible ?
Should I wait to get there to rent an apartment via agencies ?
But most important Can I rent in agencies even if I only have the touristic Visa ( due to the difficulties related to the procedure to get a work visa for such a short term period ) ?

Thanks a lot guys.

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Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP02 February 2014 01:43:11

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800 rm is very low (400 is a joke) with that you can share a 4 students in a student flat share type of thing. Agents will laugh at you go online!

alexis58000 New member

Member since 30 January 2014

alexis58000New member02 February 2014 12:55:50

Yes, I mean I want to share an apartment with other people.. How can I find this type of housing except on this website ?

Thanks

Nemodot ViP

Member since 03 April 2011

NemodotViP02 February 2014 13:54:47

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There is an amazing thing called google try it sometime or use (I am not the expert on this but heard of)

www.mudah.my http://search.thestar.com.my/

letaroom.com

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP02 February 2014 14:27:18

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www.ibilik.my www.ihomerent.com www.iroomrent.com

alexis58000 New member

Member since 30 January 2014

alexis58000New member02 February 2014 16:26:30

Thanks for all these websites.

Actually, I had perviously checked these websites but I was wondering if I could use an agencie to find me a place to stay even if I have only the touristic visa ??

fayzandotcom Active member

Member since 17 April 2013

fayzandotcomActive member07 February 2014 03:26:39

Hi alexis,

Under your budget (RM 400-800), you can easily find shared accommodation. I am also in Subang Jaya.
Following are the room rents of shared apartment in condominiums.
1) Master Room - RM 1200 (2 or 3 persons can share)
2) Middle Room - RM 850 (2 persons can share)
3) Small Room - RM 600 (no sharing)
Upon contract normally you need to pay 2+1 rent (2 month rent as deposit + 1 month rent as advance). And the contract should be around 6 months or 1 year.

Hope you can get the idea with the above information. Feel free to ask anything....

carlyle1979 Serial expat

Member since 30 January 2013

carlyle1979Serial expat07 February 2014 11:18:55

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Hi alexis, try out the sites that gravitas mentioned. u should b able to find an apartment to share. start contacting people from these sites and u might b able to negotiate a deal with the advertiser.

Cheers

alexander-KL Member

Member since 14 December 2015

alexander-KLMember15 December 2015 21:44:28

Dealing with agents makes you crazy. Anyway, from here in Sweden I searched for a small apartment and they asked for 3000 RM with hidden expenses like management fee, deposit etc. 3000 rm is about 800 Euro which I guess Sweden and France tend to be cheaper. Anyway, I used to live in KL for 4 years and now I am finalizing a house with 3 rooms close to LRT. In case you did not find a place, I can give one room and that is not more than 500 RM. I fly back to KL in 10 days. Alex