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Dutamas, Mont Kiara · Completed 2020 · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026Completed 2020 · Move-in ready

Arte Mont Kiara

Three towers of 1,707 serviced suites and residences by Arte Corp on a 3.3-acre site in Dutamas, with simplex units from about 422 sq ft and duplexes of up to 1,143 sq ft, about 450 m from Publika.

Tenure: records differ1,707 units3 towers422–1,143 sq ft · studio to 2 bed

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1,707units, 3 towers
450 mto Publika
RM904 psfrecorded median, 48 months

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Arte Mont Kiara at a glance

Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.

Development

Arte Mont Kiara

By Arte Corp, through Mont Kiara Suite Sdn Bhd (formerly Nusmetro Property Sdn Bhd)

Address

15 Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Dutamas

50480 Kuala Lumpur

Tenure

Records differ

PropertyGuru lists freehold; iProperty’s building details and PropertyGuru’s launch review give leasehold (99 years on iProperty). Confirm on the title

Title

Mixed

Commercial title for the serviced suites; residential title for the serviced residences (iProperty)

Completion

2020

iProperty and PropertyGuru

Towers

3

Records differ on storeys: 35, 52 and 36 levels (PropertyGuru launch review); 39 floors each (iProperty)

Units

1,707

Arte Corp and EdgeProp; iProperty and PropertyGuru list 1,692

Layouts

About 422–1,143 sq ft

Simplex units from 422–442 sq ft; duplexes of about 744–1,143 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

Foreign buyers

Generally below the RM1 million minimum

Most units are small and list well under RM1m

Land

About 3.3 acres

3.29 acres on iProperty

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh at Arte Mont Kiara

A design-led block of compact suites near Publika. Here is the case, and what to check.

📍

Next to Publika

iProperty puts Publika Shopping Gallery about 450 m away and Solaris Mont Kiara about 1 km away, with MITEC about five minutes’ drive (PropertyGuru).

🏷️

A low entry price for Mont Kiara

Compact simplex units start from about 422 sq ft, and October 2026 asking prices started from about RM300,000.

🦋

Unusual facilities

Arte Corp lists a mosaic pool, jacuzzi pods, a floating butterfly garden, rainbow and diamond lounges and a gym. The project won an ICONIC Award 2021 for innovative architecture from the German Design Council.

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What to weigh: supply, tenure and title

With 1,707 units, iProperty showed 156 units for sale and 237 for rent in October 2026, so expect competition when you resell or let. Portals disagree on tenure, and the serviced suites sit on a commercial title, which usually means higher utility and maintenance rates.

The development

Arte Mont Kiara, decoded

Three towers of serviced suites and serviced residences, 1,707 units in all, on about 3.3 acres in Dutamas.

1,707Units (developer)
3Towers
3.3Acres
2020Completed

Facilities

As listed by Arte Corp, with further items from iProperty and the PropertyGuru launch review.

Water

Pools

  • Mosaic pool
  • Jacuzzi pods
  • Cascading fountain

Lounges

Residents’ spaces

  • Rainbow Lounge
  • Diamond Lounge
  • Sky lounge
  • Clubhouse
  • Function hall

Gardens

Landscape

  • Floating Butterfly Garden
  • The Blooms
  • Sky garden

Everyday

Services

  • Luxe Gym
  • Grand Palais drop-off
  • Cafe
  • BBQ pits
  • 24-hour security
  • Covered car park (4 basement and 9 podium levels)

Where the project is now

Dec 2015Launched from RM430,000, about RM1,000 psf on average (PropertyGuru)
2020Completion (iProperty, PropertyGuru)
2021ICONIC Award for innovative architecture (Arte Corp)
NowSubsale and rental market
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Layouts

All 10 Arte Mont Kiara layouts

10 layout types, from 422 to 1,142 sq ft. Sizes from published floor plans and property records, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.

Simplex (smallest) — 422 sq ft

1 bed 1 bath · 422 sq ft

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Simplex 442 — 442 sq ft

1 bed 1 bath · 442 sq ft · 1-bed simplex

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Simplex 486 (Tower 2) — 486 sq ft

1 bed 1 bath · 486 sq ft

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Simplex 494 — 494 sq ft

1 bed 1 bath · 494 sq ft · 1-bed simplex

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Simplex 595 — 595 sq ft

1 bed 1 bath · 595 sq ft · Largest 1-bed simplex

1 Bed1 Bath
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Duplex (smallest) — 744 sq ft

2 bed 2 bath · 744 sq ft · study or powder room depending on type

2 Bed2 BathDuplex
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Duplex 782 — 782 sq ft

2 bed · 782 sq ft · 2-bed duplex

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Duplex 886 — 886 sq ft

2 bed · 886 sq ft · 2-bed duplex

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Duplex 940 — 940 sq ft

2 bed · 940 sq ft · 2-bed duplex

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Duplex 1,142 — 1,142 sq ft

3 bed 2 bath · 1,142 sq ft · 3-bed duplex · largest type

3 Bed2 BathDuplex
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Price and rent by layout

What each layout is asking at Arte Mont Kiara

Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.

LayoutSizeAsking priceAsking rentListings
Simplex 442442 sq ft–RM1,399–1,999/mo3
Simplex 486 (Tower 2)486 sq ft–RM1,999/mo1
Simplex 494494 sq ft–RM1,800–2,100/mo5
Duplex 782782 sq ft–RM3,200–3,300/mo2
Duplex 886886 sq ft–RM2,299–2,500/mo2
Duplex 940940 sq ft–RM3,299–3,300/mo2

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Location & connectivity

Where Arte Mont Kiara sits

15, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Dutamas, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

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Title, fees and parking. Check whether the unit sits on the commercial or residential title, ask the management for the current maintenance charge and sinking fund rate, and confirm the car park bay (iProperty notes about one bay per unit).
Publika Shopping Galleryabout 450 mapproximate
Solaris Mont Kiaraabout 1 kmapproximate
Mont Kiara International Schoolabout 1.8 kmapproximate
MITECabout 5 minby car

The recorded numbers

What units here sell and rent for

Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Transacted
median, last 48 months
RM904 psf · typical RM780–1,037 psfEdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026
Launch price
Dec 2015
From RM430,000 · about RM1,000 psf on averagePropertyGuru launch review
Asking
for sale
from about RM300,000 · about RM485–1,242 psfiProperty and PropertyGuru, Oct 2026
Asking rent
whole unit
from about RM1,300 (PropertyGuru) or RM1,399 (iProperty) a monthPropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026

The transacted row is EdgeProp’s median of recorded sales over the last 48 months, viewed in October 2026; EdgeProp gives an implied gross yield of about 5.2%. The sale and rent rows are asking prices from portal pages seen in October 2026. Recorded prices have ranged from RM1,914 psf in June 2020 to RM581 psf in May 2021 (EdgeProp), so ask Jason for recent sales of the same layout before you offer.

Track record

About Arte Corp

Arte Mont Kiara was developed under the Arte Corp brand by Mont Kiara Suite Sdn Bhd, formerly Nusmetro Property Sdn Bhd (iProperty).

Arte Corp describes the design as French-retro with an eclectic twist, and lists the project as completed with 1,707 units.

The project received an ICONIC Award 2021 (Innovative Architecture, domestic category) from the German Design Council, according to Arte Corp.

Around the building

What is near Arte Mont Kiara

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Segambut~1.1 km
  • Hentian Duta~1.1 km
  • Segambut Utara~2.1 km

🛍️ Malls

  • MET Galleria Mall~600 m
  • Publika Shopping Gallery~600 m
  • AEON Mall KL Midtown~700 m

🎓 Schools

  • SK Kiaramas~200 m
  • SMK Kiaramas~300 m
  • Odyssey The Global Preschool Malaysia~500 m
  • INtuition~700 m

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization~1.5 km
  • HELP University London Semantan~2.8 km
  • HELP University~2.8 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Global Doctors Hospital~2.0 km
  • Shi Yi Tang International Sdn Bhd~2.7 km
  • Lourdes Medical Centre~2.9 km

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.

Is it for you?

Which kind of buyer are you?

The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.

🏠 Living here yourself

Layouts here run from about 422 to 1,142 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.

💰 Buying to rent out

Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family with children

Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.

✈️ Buying from overseas

Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.

Straight talk

What I will not hide from you

Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.

  • ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
  • ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
  • ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.

The real cost

What buying here costs in 2026

Worked example for a unit at RM430,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.

Malaysian buyer (90% loan)Foreign buyer (70% loan)
Purchase priceRM430,000RM430,000
Down paymentRM43,000RM129,000
Loan amountRM387,000RM301,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM7,600RM34,400
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM1,935RM1,505
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM5,805RM5,805
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM5,225RM4,064
Cash needed before keysRM63,565RM174,774
State consent fee for foreigners–Set by each state; ask me for the figure

Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.

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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

How many units are there, and how big are they?

There are 1,707 units in three towers, according to Arte Corp (iProperty and PropertyGuru list 1,692). Simplex units start at about 422 sq ft and duplexes run from about 744 to 1,143 sq ft, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Is Arte Mont Kiara freehold?

Records differ. PropertyGuru lists it as freehold, while iProperty’s building details and PropertyGuru’s launch review give leasehold (99 years on iProperty). Check the title of the specific unit. The serviced suites are on a commercial title and the serviced residences on a residential title (iProperty).

Can a foreigner buy at Arte Mont Kiara?

In Kuala Lumpur a foreigner needs a property priced at RM1 million or more, with consent from the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTGWP). Asking prices here start from about RM300,000 and most units are small, so most fall well below the minimum; only a larger duplex agreed at RM1 million or more would qualify. Transfers of homes to foreigners pay 8% stamp duty from 1 January 2026.

What rent can a unit at Arte Mont Kiara fetch?

Rental listings in October 2026 started from about RM1,300 a month on PropertyGuru and RM1,399 on iProperty. With more than 200 units listed for rent, agreed rents can be lower. EdgeProp gives an implied gross yield of about 5.2%.

Berapakah harga Arte Mont Kiara?

Harga tawaran pada Oktober 2026 bermula sekitar RM300,000 (iProperty). Harga median urus niaga dalam 48 bulan lalu ialah RM904 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp), dan sewa bermula sekitar RM1,300 sebulan (PropertyGuru).

Arte Mont Kiara 离Publika有多远?有多少个单位?

Arte Mont Kiara 距离Publika购物中心约450米(iProperty),共3栋楼,1,707个单位(发展商数据;部分房产网站列为1,692),2020年完工。

Which schools are near Arte Mont Kiara?

On map data, the nearest schools are SK Kiaramas (~200 m), SMK Kiaramas (~300 m), Odyssey The Global Preschool Malaysia (~500 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Arte Mont Kiara?

The nearest stations on map data are Segambut (~1.1 km), Hentian Duta (~1.1 km), Segambut Utara (~2.1 km).

What is the nearest hospital and mall to Arte Mont Kiara?

The nearest hospital on map data is Global Doctors Hospital (~2.0 km), and the nearest mall is MET Galleria Mall (~600 m).

How much cash do I need to buy at Arte Mont Kiara?

For a unit at RM430,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,064 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM63,565, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at Arte Mont Kiara

Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.

Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.

JL

Jason Lim

10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6

I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: Arte Corp project page (Oct 2026); iProperty building page (Oct 2026); PropertyGuru project page (Oct 2026) and launch review (Dec 2020); EdgeProp project insights (Oct 2026). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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