Key takeaways
- As at August 2026, average asking rents for factories and warehouses in Selangor range from about RM1.60 to RM1.80 per sq ft per month in Nilai, Telok Panglima Garang and Port Klang, to RM2.20 to RM3.00+ in Subang, Puchong and Glenmarie.
- The port belt is where the volume is: Port Klang alone carries 350+ live rental listings, mostly larger buildings, so total monthly rents there are driven by size rather than rate.
- Rent moves on specs, not just address: loading bays, dock levellers, high power and high ceilings command premiums within the same estate.
- Budget beyond the headline rate: deposits (commonly two to three months), service charges in managed parks, fit-out and reinstatement obligations, and SST where applicable.
This is the state-wide rental companion to our factory valuation guide. The benchmarks below are computed from live FactoryHub rental listings as at August 2026, on built-up area. They are asking rates: real deals close below asking more often than above, especially for larger space and longer terms.
Average factory rent by area (August 2026)
| Area |
Avg asking rent (RM psf/month) |
Live sample |
| Glenmarie |
RM3.03 |
16 listings |
| Puchong |
RM2.49 |
9 listings |
| Subang |
RM2.24 |
29 listings |
| Shah Alam |
RM2.18 |
61 listings |
| Puncak Alam |
RM2.17 |
10 listings |
| Kapar |
RM2.04 |
43 listings |
| Bandar Puteri Klang |
RM1.93 |
23 listings |
| Port Klang |
RM1.80 |
356 listings |
| Telok Panglima Garang |
RM1.72 |
14 listings |
| Nilai |
RM1.63 |
26 listings |
Three patterns behind the numbers:
- The central premium. Glenmarie, Puchong, Subang and Shah Alam sit closest to KL and the mature expressway grid, and their industrial land supply stopped growing years ago. Tenants pay for connectivity and for a deep labour pool.
- The port belt discount is a size story. Port Klang's RM1.80 average comes with the deepest inventory in the state and much larger average buildings. A 60,000 sq ft warehouse at RM1.80 still means RM108,000 a month, so the belt suits operations whose economics need scale, not just a low rate.
- The outer corridors are the value play. Nilai and Telok Panglima Garang offer the lowest rates for tenants whose customers and workforce do not require a central address.
Browse live stock per area: Port Klang, Shah Alam, Kapar, Subang, Puchong, Nilai, or the full factory for rent in Selangor list.
What moves rent within the same area
Two units on the same road can differ 30 to 50 percent on rate. The premiums cluster around:
- Loading provisions: dock levellers and multiple loading bays are the biggest warehouse differentiators. Filter warehouses with dock levellers.
- Power: production tenants pay up for existing high amperage because a TNB upgrade takes months. See high power factories for rent.
- Clear height: racking-driven tenants rent cubic metres, not floor area. See high ceiling factories for rent.
- Building age and CF status: newer stock with clean certification rents faster and slightly higher.
- Detached versus link: standalone buildings with private yards carry a premium over terraced units; compare detached factories for rent.
Budgeting the real monthly cost
- Deposits: two to three months' rent plus utility deposit is the common structure.
- Service charges apply in managed parks and gated schemes.
- Fit-out and reinstatement: factor the cost of returning the premises to original condition at lease end.
- SST on commercial rentals where applicable to the landlord's registration status.
- Escalation: multi-year terms typically build in step-ups on renewal; longer commitments are your main lever for a better rate.
FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a factory in Selangor in 2026?
On live asking rates: roughly RM1.60 to RM1.80 psf per month in Nilai, Telok Panglima Garang and Port Klang, RM2.00 to RM2.20 in Kapar, Bandar Puteri Klang, Shah Alam and Puncak Alam, and RM2.20 to RM3.00+ in Subang, Puchong and Glenmarie.
Which area has the most factories for rent?
Port Klang by a wide margin, with 350+ live rental listings around Northport, Westport, PKFZ and Pulau Indah, mostly larger warehouse-type buildings.
Why is the same-size factory cheaper in Telok Panglima Garang than Shah Alam?
Distance from KL, a thinner labour pool and younger infrastructure. For port-driven logistics the trade-off often works; for workforce-hungry assembly it may not.
Are asking rents negotiable?
Usually. Larger floorplates, longer terms and strong covenants close below asking. The listed rate is the start of the conversation, not the end.
Do these rates include service charges and SST?
No, benchmarks are headline asking rents. Confirm service charges, SST treatment and deposit structure per building before comparing offers.