Sri Hartamas vs Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)
Two Kuala Lumpur neighbourhoods, compared honestly — rent, prices, yields and who each one actually suits. Figures are indicative and dated; confirm current pricing before you commit.
Figures verified June 2026 · Indicative ranges from transacted data (Brickz / EdgeProp / NAPIC), 2026; vary by project, age and tenure
Quick answer
At a glance
Lower price (PSF)
Sri Hartamas
Higher yield
About the same
More walkable
About the same
More expat-dense
Sri Hartamas
Indicative, from the figures below — “cheaper” or “higher” isn’t automatically “better”; your priorities decide which matters.
Side by side
The numbers, head to head
| Sri Hartamas | Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR rent / month | RM 2,200–3,200 | RM 1,800–2,800 |
| 2BR rent / month | RM 2,800–4,500 | RM 2,500–4,500 |
| PSF — new launch | RM 900–1,200 | RM 900–1,300 |
| PSF — sub-sale | RM 700–950 | RM 700–1,000 |
| Rental yield | 4–4.8% | 4–4.8% |
| Landed from | RM 1.4m–2.5m | RM 1.3m–2.5m |
| Expat density | High | Moderate |
| Walkability | Moderate–High in pockets | Moderate–High in the core |
| Traffic | Moderate–High | Moderate–High |
flags the lower price, higher yield, more walkable or lighter-traffic figure per row. Indicative Kuala Lumpur figures, 2026.
Who each one suits
Sri Hartamas
Buzzy, dining-led and expat-heavy — Mont Kiara's more characterful neighbour.
- One of KL's densest, liveliest dining and nightlife strips on the doorstep
- Large, established expat community (around 30% of residents)
- Walking distance to Plaza Damas, Hartamas Shopping Centre and Publika nearby
- Traffic and parking around the commercial core can be tight
- Less polished and more built-up than master-planned enclaves
Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)
Leafy, established, and MRT-connected — a local-favourite suburb with a weekend-market soul.
- Mature, leafy and genuinely local — not an expat bubble
- Own MRT station (TTDI, Kajang Line) plus 1 Utama and Plaza TTDI minutes away
- Strong café and weekend-market culture, with Taman Rimba Kiara green space
- Fewer international schools right on the doorstep than Mont Kiara
- Traffic on the main approaches can be heavy at peak
Common questions
Sri Hartamas vs Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) FAQ
Is Sri Hartamas or Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) cheaper?
On indicative sub-sale prices, Sri Hartamas is the lower-priced of the two (Sri Hartamas: RM 700–950 psf; Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI): RM 700–1,000 psf), with Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) sitting higher. Rents broadly follow the same order. Figures are indicative — confirm current pricing before you commit.
Which has better rental yield, Sri Hartamas or Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)?
Indicative gross yields are broadly similar (Sri Hartamas: 4–4.8%; Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI): 4–4.8%).
Is Sri Hartamas or Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) better for families?
Both work for families and are closely matched on schools and amenities — the right pick comes down to your specific schools and commute.
Which is more walkable, Sri Hartamas or Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)?
The two are similar on walkability (Sri Hartamas: Moderate–High in pockets; Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI): Moderate–High in the core).
The honest verdict
How to choose
Both are Kuala Lumpur addresses, so this comes down to fit rather than right-or-wrong. Sri Hartamas reads as buzzy, dining-led and expat-heavy — mont kiara's more characterful neighbour; Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) is leafy, established, and mrt-connected — a local-favourite suburb with a weekend-market soul. The numbers above point one way on price and yield, but schools, commute and lifestyle often decide it.
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