Rental snapshot: what a 3-room house costs in Kedah and Penang

Rent up north is still friendly compared to the Klang Valley, but the gap between the mainland and the island is wide.

Rough monthly ranges

• Terrace house, Sungai Petani: RM750 – RM1,100
• Terrace house, Alor Setar: RM700 – RM1,000
• Condo, Bayan Lepas: RM1,200 – RM1,800
• Master room, Gelugor: RM500 – RM700

Furnishing, gated security and covered parking are the three things that most often justify a higher ask. Distance to a factory zone or campus matters more than square feet.