Cochrane Residence vs One Cochrane Residences
Two freehold projects a few hundred metres apart on Jalan Cochrane, both a short walk from Cochrane MRT and one stop from TRX. One is completed and rentable today; the other is a 2031 new launch bought off-plan. Here is the fair, side-by-side version of the decision.
The comparison at a glance
The two share a corridor and a station, so the real differences are timing (completed vs 2031), title (residential vs serviced apartment), entry price and unit size.
| Cochrane Residence | One Cochrane Residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Binastra | Boustead (Mutiara Rini Sdn Bhd) |
| Status | New launch, completion targeted July 2031 | Completed 2023, move-in or rent now |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Title type | Serviced apartment (check the utility tariff class before you sign) | Residential condominium |
| Entry price | from RM721,800 (Type A, 649 sq ft) | Launched from RM880,000 (~RM950 psf); today’s asking prices vary widely by unit and floor |
| Average psf | ~RM978 (entry unit ~RM1,112) | ~RM950 at launch; verify current transacted psf |
| Unit sizes | 649 – 1,026 sq ft (Type A, B, C, C1) | 926 – 1,227 sq ft (seven types, 1+1 to 3 bedrooms) |
| Dual-key | Yes — Types B, C and C1 | Yes — the 1,227 sq ft Type 7R |
| Density | 830 units, two towers on 2.94 acres | 448 units, two 37-storey towers on 3.66 acres (5–7 units per floor) |
| Parking | 1,002 bays for 830 homes | Multi-storey car park (confirm bays per unit) |
| Facilities | 40+ across three sky decks (L7, L25, L51): infinity pool, pickleball, co-working, rooftop cinema | Pool, gym, sauna, sky lounge, nursery, multipurpose hall, ~25% green space on three levels |
| Maintenance | To be confirmed at handover | ~RM0.55 psf |
| Walk to Cochrane MRT | Beside the station, covered link to MyTown & IKEA | About 150–260 m |
| Rental today | None until 2031 (modelled 5.9–6.8% gross) | Live market: whole units advertised up to ~RM5,700/month; rooms from ~RM850 |
One Cochrane figures are compiled from public sources (developer information, portal listings) as at September 2026 and must be verified with the seller and a current valuation. Cochrane Residence figures are from the current Binastra sales kit.
Four things that decide it
Time to income
One Cochrane is already tenanted; you can buy a unit and collect rent within weeks, and you can inspect the actual finish, lift ratio and view before paying. Cochrane Residence pays nothing until 2031 — but you buy at 2026 pricing on a progressive payment schedule and carry a smaller loan during construction.
Title and running costs
One Cochrane is residential title: domestic electricity and water tariffs, standard assessment, the widest bank appetite. Cochrane Residence is a serviced-apartment scheme, which can mean commercial tariffs — confirm the tariff class in writing, because it changes net yield. Our serviced apartment vs condominium guide explains the difference.
Unit size and price band
One Cochrane starts at 926 sq ft, so its cheapest unit is a genuine two-bedroom family home; there is no sub-RM800k entry. Cochrane Residence starts at 649 sq ft and RM721,800, which is the lower entry quantum for a single investor, and its dual-key range (763–1,026 sq ft) is built for two rents on one title.
Density and facilities
One Cochrane is the lower-density building (448 units, 5–7 per floor). Cochrane Residence has 830 units but more facility area (three sky decks, 40+ facilities) and a 1.2 bays-per-unit parking ratio, which matters for resale in a corridor where many older buildings are parking-starved.
Who rents on Jalan Cochrane
Both projects draw from the same pool: TRX and city-centre professionals one stop away, staff at the hospitals and offices along Jalan Tun Razak, MyTown and Sunway Velocity retail workers, and — from the campus opening — Monash University students at TRX. The tenant map is the same; what differs is whether you want that income now (One Cochrane) or a lower entry price and a new building later (Cochrane Residence). Our Cochrane rental demand map and rental velocity study cover the numbers.
Our honest take
Buy One Cochrane Residences if you want residential title, a larger family-sized unit, and rent from day one — and you are comfortable paying a completed-building price and inspecting the specific unit carefully (facing, floor, tenancy in place). Buy Cochrane Residence if you want the lowest entry quantum on this stretch, a purpose-built dual-key layout, brand-new facilities and the progressive-payment runway to 2031, and you accept that income starts later and that you must verify the serviced-apartment tariff class. Neither is wrong; they suit different balance sheets. Send us your budget and horizon and we will run both unit-by-unit.
Common questions
Is One Cochrane Residences freehold?
Is Cochrane Residence the same project as One Cochrane?
Which is cheaper to buy?
Which has the better rental yield?
How far is each from Cochrane MRT?
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Completed or new launch?
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Comparison figures are indicative, compiled from the Binastra sales kit and public sources for One Cochrane Residences as at September 2026. DMS Team markets Cochrane Residence; verify all figures with the respective developers or sellers and the Sale & Purchase Agreement before deciding.