Area Guide · Selayang

Living in Selayang

Neighbourhoods, transport, amenities and typical prices just north of Kuala Lumpur.

Last updated: 16 Oct 2026

Selayang sits just north of Kuala Lumpur, between Kepong, Batu Caves and Gombak. It is known for Hospital Selayang, the Selayang wholesale market and nearby Batu Caves, with established neighbourhoods such as Bandar Baru Selayang, Taman Sri Gombak and Selayang Heights. Prices are well below central KL while rail links are good, so it suits hospital staff, market traders and families who work in the city.

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Selayang at a glance

Rail
MRT, LRT, KTM
Highways
MRR2, DUKE, LATAR
Known for
Hospital Selayang, Batu Caves
Next to
Kepong and Gombak

Getting around

Selayang has three rail options. KTM Komuter stations at Batu Caves and Taman Wahyu run south into KL, the MRT Putrajaya Line serves the area through Kampung Batu, and the LRT Kelana Jaya Line ends at Gombak on the eastern side.

For drivers, MRR2 is the main ring road linking Selayang to Kepong and Gombak, DUKE heads into central KL, and the Selayang–Kepong Highway and LATAR lead north towards Rawang.

Neighbourhoods

Bandar Baru Selayang

The established core around Selayang Mall and the town centre. Apartments, terraces and semi-detached homes close to the hospital and the KTM.

Selayang Heights and Bukit Idaman

Hillside neighbourhoods near the hospital and FRIM, with condominiums, apartments and landed homes.

Batu Caves

Around the temple caves and KTM Batu Caves station. Affordable apartments and serviced residences, plus older terraces.

Taman Sri Gombak and Gombak

On the eastern side near the LRT Gombak terminus and the integrated bus terminal, with terraces, apartments and newer serviced residences.

Taman Amansiara and Prima Selayang

Affordable townhouses and apartments close to Hospital Selayang and MRR2.

Typical prices

These ranges come from units listed with us in October 2026. They are a guide, not a valuation. Prices depend on condition, furnishing, floor and exact location.

Rent (per month)Typical range
3-bedroom apartmentRM 1,100 – 1,400
Condominium / serviced residenceRM 1,250 – 1,800
Townhouse / terraceRM 1,200 – 2,500
Sale (subsale)Typical range
Apartment / flatRM 120k – 290k
Condominium / serviced residenceRM 290k – 340k
TownhouseRM 340k – 450k
Terrace housemostly RM 500k – 1.3M

Based on Hani Properties listings, October 2026.

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Daily life

Who Selayang suits

Common questions

How much is rent in Selayang?

From our October 2026 listings, 3-bedroom apartments are about RM1,100 to RM1,400 a month and condominiums and serviced residences RM1,250 to RM1,800.

Is Selayang connected by MRT or LRT?

Yes. The MRT Putrajaya Line serves the area through Kampung Batu, the LRT Kelana Jaya Line ends at Gombak, and KTM Komuter stations at Batu Caves and Taman Wahyu run into KL.

Is Selayang good for hospital staff?

Yes. Bandar Baru Selayang, Selayang Heights, Taman Amansiara and Prima Selayang are all close to Hospital Selayang, with affordable apartments and townhouses.

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