How rental yield works in Penang
Room-by-room rental may produce a different gross collection from whole-unit rental. Results depend on the property, room configuration, rent achieved, occupancy and operating expenses. Around the Bayan Lepas industrial corridor (Sungai Ara, Batu Maung, Gelugor), single-room accommodation is what many factory engineers and shift staff are looking for, which is why owners there often ask us to compare the two approaches.
The three numbers that decide your income
- Rooms: 4–6 room landed units are the sweet spot for Bayan Lepas room rental.
- Rent per room: RM600–RM900 depending on furnishing & distance to factories.
- Occupancy: MyRoom's managed portfolio averaged 85% (January–June 2026); 95%+ is our target for suitable mature properties, not a historical average. We do not publish a Penang market-wide occupancy benchmark.
What the 15% actually buys you
MyRoom's 15% is a single percentage that already includes tenant placement (RM0), onboarding and setup (RM0), room-by-room marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination and monthly reporting. Standard plans require 90 days' written notice to terminate. Fees and inclusions vary by provider and agreement, so compare what each quoted fee covers and what is billed separately. We only earn when your rooms are filled, so our incentive is your occupancy. Standard plans require 90 days' written notice to terminate (renovation-funded or specialised arrangements may have separately agreed terms), andMonthly deep cleaning: RM80 for one scheduled deep-cleaning visit each month, charged separately from the 15% management fee. Typical initial placement window: 7–21 days for suitable rooms, subject to pricing, condition and market demand — a target, not a contractual guarantee.