RM2,000/month is around the median Malaysian household budget for rent. So what does that get you in Penang right now? We crunched the numbers across 948 active Rummah listings priced at RM2,000 or below as of September 2026.
Top areas with RM2,000 rentals
- Batu Kawan — 291 listings under RM2,000
- Bayan Lepas — 110 listings under RM2,000
- Gelugor — 78 listings under RM2,000
- Sungai Ara — 54 listings under RM2,000
- Bukit Mertajam — 49 listings under RM2,000
Batu Kawan dominates the affordable rental segment with 291 active listings under the RM2,000 ceiling.
What you typically get for the money
- 3-bedroom units: 533 listings available
- 1-bedroom units: 177 listings available
- 2-bedroom units: 100 listings available
The most common offering in this price band is the 3-bedroom apartment — typically partially furnished, in established (rather than brand-new) buildings, on the mainland or in maturing island areas.
How to find the right one
Filter your search by area to see live options:
- Property for rent in Batu Kawan
- Property for rent in Bayan Lepas
- Property for rent in Gelugor
- Property for rent in Sungai Ara
Or browse all Penang rentals to see the full spread.
