Cheras · Taman Connaught · UCSI University Catchment
If you’re buying a condo near UCSI University in Cheras — to rent out or to house a student — this guide maps your real options, the rental-yield picture, and the standout new pick: D’Parc Alam Damai, a park-side launch from RM298,000 (SPA) with a direct UCSI shuttle.
Why UCSI
University-adjacent property is one of the most resilient rental niches in KL — and UCSI’s main campus in Taman Connaught, Cheras anchors exactly that kind of demand.
UCSI University is one of Malaysia’s biggest private universities, drawing thousands of local and international students who all need housing close to campus.
With multiple intakes and postgraduate, staff and foundation cohorts, demand near UCSI runs through the year rather than peaking once a semester.
Many families prefer to buy a unit for a studying child rather than rent — a steady stream of owner-occupier-investor demand that supports both rents and resale.
Tenants gravitate to developments with easy, reliable access to campus. A direct shuttle is a real differentiator in this catchment.
Compare
An honest look at the main choices in and around the UCSI catchment — from walk-to-campus older stock to the newest park-side launch. Figures are indicative from public listings; verify before relying on them.
| Project | Distance to UCSI | Type / Status | Indicative Price | UCSI Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ D’Parc Alam Damai | ~10–15 min | New launch · park-side · EV · full facilities | From RM298k (SPA) | Direct free shuttle |
| Angkasa Condominium | ~350 m (walk) | Established · popular student rental | ~RM300k–420k (resale) | Walking distance |
| Puncak Banyan | ~1.1 km | Established · mid-range | Resale | Short drive / walk |
| UCSI Residence 2 (Armani) | Taman Connaught | Established · larger units | Resale | Near campus |
Indicative market data from public listings (May 2026). Distances are approximate. Verify current pricing and availability before any decision.
If you want walk-to-class proximity and don’t mind older stock, Angkasa is the classic choice. But for a brand-new unit with the lowest entry price, modern facilities and a lifestyle edge, D’Parc Alam Damai is the standout. It isn’t the closest to campus — but its direct UCSI shuttle removes that friction, and you gain a park-side address, EV charging, a pool and pickleball, and strong dual appeal for both tenants and your own family. For investors, the RM298,000 SPA entry leaves the most yield headroom of any new option in the catchment.
The Yield
Indicative gross yields in the UCSI catchment run roughly 5–7% on a well-priced unit before costs — and because D’Parc’s entry is on the SPA price, a nett rebate improves your effective return further. For the full unit-by-unit yield breakdown and current rental comparables, see the D’Parc investment analysis or message us directly.
Tenants
UCSI Condo FAQ
The main options around UCSI’s Taman Connaught campus include established blocks like Angkasa Condominium (walking distance), Puncak Banyan and UCSI Residence 2 (Armani), plus the newest park-side launch, D’Parc Alam Damai, which connects to UCSI via a direct shuttle and starts from RM298,000 (SPA).
Yes — university-adjacent property is one of KL’s more resilient rental niches. UCSI’s large, year-round student and staff population sustains demand, and shuttle-served, well-priced units tend to enjoy higher occupancy and lower void periods. Indicative gross yields run roughly 5–7% before costs; ask us for current UCSI-area rental comparables.
D’Parc Alam Damai is around 10–15 minutes from UCSI University, served by a direct shuttle. While established blocks like Angkasa are within walking distance, D’Parc trades a little distance for a brand-new build, lower entry price, modern facilities and a park-side address — with the shuttle handling campus access.
Angkasa wins on walk-to-campus proximity and is a proven student-rental block, but it’s older stock. D’Parc wins on being brand-new, the lowest entry price (from RM298,000 SPA), modern facilities (EV charging, pool, pickleball), a park-side setting and a direct UCSI shuttle. For new buyers and investors after value and quality, D’Parc is the stronger pick.
Many parents do — buying near UCSI can be cheaper over a multi-year course than renting, and you hold an appreciating asset with rental potential after graduation. D’Parc’s 2-bedroom from RM298,000 (SPA) is a popular choice for this, with room for your child plus a flatmate to offset costs. Message us to weigh the numbers.
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⚠ Disclaimer: This guide is general information, not financial, investment or legal advice, and not an offer or guarantee of returns. Competitor names, distances, prices and yields are indicative estimates from public listings and may be inaccurate or out of date — verify independently. Prices are SPA and indicative. Consult licensed professionals before any commitment.