Best area to buy a new launch in PJ: Section 13, ParkCity or Damansara Perdana?

Malaysia Prime Property · Updated November 2026 · Where and what should I buy?

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The best part of Petaling Jaya to buy in depends on your budget and how you will use the home. We have reviewed 6 new launches in three pockets, from RM622,200 to RM2.5mil.

Section 13 and Section 14, from RM691,400: for buyers who want a condo in central PJ, with Asia Jaya LRT, Jaya 33 and Universiti Malaya close by and one train to KL Sentral and KLCC.
ParkCity Damansara, from RM1.3mil: for families moving up to a big condo or a landed home in a gated park by the Desa ParkCity developer, with international schools and Kota Damansara MRT about a kilometre away.
Damansara Perdana, from RM622,200: for a first home or a home to rent out: condos under RM700,000, next to Mutiara Damansara and minutes from The Curve, IKEA and 1 Utama.

How do the Petaling Jaya pockets compare?

Each pocket gives you a different daily life, from a train at the door to a park at the door.

Aerial view of Petaling Jaya towards the KL skyline

Petaling Jaya, about 10 km from KL City Centre

	Section 13 and 14	ParkCity Damansara	Damansara Perdana
Feel	Mature, leafy and central	New, gated and green	Busy, with malls close by
From	RM691,400	RM1.3mil	RM622,200
Price per sq ft	From RM843 at The Atera	About RM800 on average	From RM675 at ForestHill Residences
Train	Asia Jaya LRT, 400 m from The Atera by a covered walkway	Kota Damansara MRT, about 1.3 km	Mutiara Damansara MRT, 1.7 km from The Aldenz, with a shuttle bus to Bandar Utama MRT
Close by	Jaya 33, Universiti Malaya, the Federal Highway	Tropicana Golf, Sri KDU and St. Joseph’s international schools	Mutiara Damansara: The Curve, IKEA, 1 Utama
Suits	Families, and tenants who take the train	Families upgrading to more space	First homes and homes to rent out

Which new launch condos and landed homes are in each part of PJ?

We have reviewed 6 new launches in Petaling Jaya, two in each pocket, which gives you a real choice in every part of the city.

Section 13 and Section 14 (2)

Project	From	Bedrooms	Keys
Accent Residences	RM1.15mil	3–4 bedrooms	2030
The Atera	RM691,400	2–4 bedrooms	October 2028

A commuter on the LRT, one train from The Atera to KL Sentral and KLCC

Asia Jaya LRT: one train from The Atera to KL Sentral and KLCC

ParkCity Damansara (2)

Project	From	Bedrooms	Keys
Zenia Parkhomes	RM2.5mil	4–5 bedrooms	2030
Zenia Condovillas	RM1.3mil	3 bedrooms	2030

The lake in Desa ParkCity’s Central Park today, the concept Zenia follows, by Perdana ParkCity

Central Park at Desa ParkCity today, the park Zenia Parkhomes follows, by the same developer

Damansara Perdana (2)

Project	From	Bedrooms	Keys
The Aldenz	RM622,200	2–3 bedrooms	2029
ForestHill Residences	RM643,300	3–4 bedrooms	Q1 2027

Aerial view of ForestHill Residences beside the lake and the forest on the hill

ForestHill Residences beside the lake and the forest, Damansara Perdana

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Compare them all: our Petaling Jaya page puts every project side by side on price, size and completion, which saves you opening each page.

How do you choose where to buy in Petaling Jaya?

Three questions narrow the choice to one or two projects.

What is your budget? The Aldenz, ForestHill Residences and The Atera start under RM700,000, which suits a first home. If it is your first home, the Budget 2027 proposal would cut the stamp duty on homes up to RM750,000 for sale agreements signed from 1 January 2027, which covers all three: see what you could save. Accent Residences and Zenia Condovillas start from RM1.15mil and RM1.3mil, for a family that wants more room. Zenia Parkhomes starts from RM2.5mil for a landed home.
Own stay or rental? For own stay, Accent Residences gives you a private lift lobby and ForestHill Residences gives you lake or forest views for quiet at home. For rental, The Atera is a 400 m covered walk from the LRT and The Aldenz has shops below, which draw tenants who want daily needs close by.

Cafés along the Central retail street below The Aldenz

Artist’s impression · Cafés along the retail street below The Aldenz

When do you need the keys? ForestHill Residences is due in Q1 2027 and The Atera in October 2028, for buyers who want to move in sooner. The others are due from 2029, and until then you pay in stages as the building goes up, not the full price at once.

ForestHill Residences

A quiet home with a lake view, in the middle of PJ

Own stay 4.4/5Investment 4.2/5

From: RM643,300
Bedrooms: 3–4 bedrooms
Completion: Q1 2027

See ForestHill Residences

The Atera

A covered walk to the LRT, one train to KL Sentral

Own stay 4.3/5Investment 4.3/5

From: RM691,400
Bedrooms: 2–4 bedrooms
Completion: October 2028

See The Atera

Zenia Parkhomes

3-storey homes in a gated and guarded park

Own stay 4.5/5Investment 3.9/5

From: RM2.5mil
Bedrooms: 4–5 bedrooms
Completion: 2030

See Zenia Parkhomes

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Common questions

What is the best area to buy property in Petaling Jaya?

It depends on how you will use the home. Section 13 and 14 suit buyers who want central PJ and the LRT, ParkCity Damansara suits families who want a big home in a gated park, and Damansara Perdana suits a first home or a rental under RM700,000.

What are the new launches in Petaling Jaya?

Accent Residences, The Atera, Zenia Parkhomes, Zenia Condovillas, The Aldenz and ForestHill Residences. Prices start from RM622,200.

Which Petaling Jaya new launches are under RM700,000?

The Aldenz from RM622,200, ForestHill Residences from RM643,300 and The Atera from RM691,400, each with two or more bedrooms, for a first home or a home to rent out.

What is the price per sq ft for new launches in Petaling Jaya?

From RM675 per sq ft at ForestHill Residences, RM802 at The Aldenz and RM843 at The Atera. Accent Residences is about RM1,050 per sq ft for a home with a private lift lobby in Section 13.

Is Petaling Jaya a good place to buy a new launch in 2026?

PJ is about 10 km from KL City Centre, with five rail lines and established malls, schools and hospitals, so you buy into a finished city rather than one still being built. New launches here start well below KL City Centre prices, which makes a bigger home affordable.

Which part of Petaling Jaya suits families?

ParkCity Damansara suits families who want a gated park and a big home, with Sri KDU and St. Joseph’s international schools nearby. Section 13 suits families who want a central address near schools, malls and Universiti Malaya.

Which Petaling Jaya new launch is close to the train?

The Atera is a 400 m covered walk from Asia Jaya LRT, with one train to KL Sentral and KLCC for a commute without a car.

Which Petaling Jaya new launch is ready soonest?

ForestHill Residences is due in Q1 2027 and The Atera in October 2028, so you can move in or start renting sooner.

Is there a landed new launch in Petaling Jaya?

Yes. Zenia Parkhomes are three-storey homes of 3,150 to 3,980 sq ft in a gated and guarded park, for a family that wants a house with security.

Can foreigners buy a new launch in Petaling Jaya?

Foreign buyers in Selangor generally face a minimum purchase price of RM2mil. Zenia Parkhomes, from RM2.5mil, starts above that level and is open to foreign purchase. See our guide Can foreigners buy property in Malaysia?