Quick answer: Core Residence @ TRX or Pavilion Square?
Choose Core Residence @ TRX if you want a completed home inside Tun Razak Exchange, directly connected to the TRX MRT interchange, at the lower price per square foot (from about RM 2,171). Choose Pavilion Square if you want a dedicated link bridge into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, a fully furnished unit with a balcony, and a wider choice from a 504 sq ft studio to 1,272 sq ft, and you can wait for completion, expected in Q3 2029.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | Core Residence @ TRX | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | CORE Precious Development Sdn Bhd (CCCG and WCT Holdings Berhad) | Armani Hartajaya Sdn Bhd (Pavilion Group) |
| Location | Tun Razak Exchange, Jalan Tun Razak | Lot 297, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang area |
| Status / completion | Towers 1 and 2 completed (2024); Tower 3 estimated for Q3 2025 | Expected Q3 2029 (58-month construction period) |
| Units and storeys | 580 homes in Towers 1 and 2, 50 levels each; Tower 3: 120 hotel apartments, 44 levels | 960 residences, 67 storeys |
| Unit sizes | 624 to 1,022 sq ft (Towers 1 and 2); 646 to 1,572 sq ft (Tower 3) | 504 to 1,272 sq ft |
| Layouts | Seven layout types, 1 to 3 bedrooms (Towers 1 and 2) | Eight layouts, studio to 3 bedrooms, all with a balcony |
| Starting price | From about RM 1.44 million (RM 1,442,207) | From RM 1,319,000 |
| Price per sq ft | From about RM 2,171 | About RM 2,300 to 2,800 |
| Maintenance fee | RM 0.85 psf including sinking fund | RM 0.90 psf (sinking fund on top) |
| Nearest train station | Tun Razak Exchange MRT interchange, about 410 m (direct connectivity) | Conlay MRT, about 360 m |
| Handover / furnishing | Tower 3 hotel apartments fully furnished; not set out for Towers 1 and 2 | Fully furnished |
| Tenure | Freehold, commercial title under HDA | Leasehold |
| Standout feature | Inside Tun Razak Exchange, with the 10-acre park and The Exchange TRX on the same estate | Dedicated link bridge to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur; 118 m rooftop infinity pool |
Location: how they differ
The two are about 0.8 km apart in a straight line. Core Residence sits inside Tun Razak Exchange, the financial district: The Exchange TRX is about 210 m away, TRX City Park about 180 m, and the TRX MRT interchange, where the Kajang and Putrajaya lines meet, about 410 m with direct connectivity. Pavilion Square is on Jalan Raja Chulan on the Bukit Bintang side: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is about 270 m away through its own link bridge, The Starhill about 290 m and Conlay MRT about 360 m. The nearest grocer listed for each is a Mercato, about 210 m from Core and about 370 m from Pavilion Square.
| Nearby (straight line) | Core Residence @ TRX | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tun Razak Exchange MRT interchange, about 410 m | Conlay MRT, about 360 m |
| Second station | Bukit Bintang monorail, about 750 m | Bukit Bintang monorail, about 580 m |
| Shopping | The Exchange TRX, about 210 m | Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, about 270 m (link bridge) |
| Groceries | Mercato, about 210 m | Mercato, about 370 m |
| Schools | SMK Dato Abu Bakar, about 250 m | YTL International College of Hotel Management, about 310 m |
| Parks | TRX City Park, about 180 m | Forest in the City, about 540 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each layout; ask for the current price lists. Sizes are paired below, using Core's Towers 1 and 2.
| Size band | Core Residence @ TRX | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| About 504 sq ft | No equivalent (smallest is 624 sq ft) | A, 504 sq ft, studio, 1 bathroom |
| About 620 to 690 sq ft | A1, 624 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom; A2, 688 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms | No equivalent (nothing between 504 and 770 sq ft) |
| About 770 to 840 sq ft | B1, 817 sq ft, and B2 / B2a, 839 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | B1 / B2, 770 to 772 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms |
| About 925 to 1,022 sq ft | B3, 925 sq ft, 2 + 1 bedrooms (Tower 1); B4, 1,011 sq ft, 2 bedrooms; C1, 1,022 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | C1, 966 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; C2, 978 sq ft, 2 + 1 bedrooms |
| About 1,100 to 1,272 sq ft | No equivalent in Towers 1 and 2; Tower 3 hotel apartments run from 646 to 1,572 sq ft on a separate price list | C3, 1,100 sq ft, 2 + 1; D, 1,255 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; C4, 1,272 sq ft, 2 + 1 |
Entry prices: Core Residence from about RM 1.44 million; Pavilion Square from RM 1,319,000. Core's Tower 3 hotel apartments are about RM 2.01 million to RM 4.66 million.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Core Residence is from about RM 2,171 per square foot; Pavilion Square is about RM 2,300 to 2,800, so Core is the cheaper of the two per square foot. Core's fee is RM 0.85 psf including sinking fund; Pavilion Square's is RM 0.90 psf with the sinking fund on top. Maintenance fee only:
| Comparable unit | Core Residence @ TRX | Pavilion Square |
|---|---|---|
| Entry unit | A1, 624 sq ft: about RM 530 a month | A, 504 sq ft: about RM 454 a month |
| About 770 to 820 sq ft | B1, 817 sq ft: about RM 694 a month | B1 / B2, 770 to 772 sq ft: about RM 693 to 695 a month |
| About 970 to 1,020 sq ft | C1, 1,022 sq ft: about RM 869 a month | C1, 966 sq ft: about RM 869 a month |
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Core Residence is completed, so it has its own records: from 2024 to 2026, 5 sales of 646 to 1,055 sq ft units at RM 1.39 to 2.25 million, about RM 2,120 to 2,350 psf. Five sales is a thin record. TRX Residences, about 350 m away, recorded RM 1.12 to 1.81 million for 538 to 721 sq ft, about RM 2,060 to 2,510 psf, and RM 1.61 to 2.25 million for 850 sq ft, about RM 1,900 to 2,650 psf. Around Pavilion Square, Pavilion Suites recorded RM 1.80 to 2.60 million for 721 to 743 sq ft, about RM 2,500 to 3,520 psf, and Banyan Tree Signature RM 1.80 to 2.45 million for 1,076 to 1,184 sq ft, about RM 1,670 to 2,090 psf.
| Asking rents, September 2026 | Unit | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Core Residence @ TRX | 624 to 625 sq ft | RM 5,000 to 6,000 |
| Core Residence @ TRX | 817 to 839 sq ft | RM 6,000 to 8,500 |
| Core Residence @ TRX | 925 sq ft | RM 6,300 to 8,700 |
| Core Residence @ TRX | 1,011 to 1,022 sq ft | RM 7,800 to 10,000 |
| Pavilion Suites (near Pavilion Square) | 718 to 747 sq ft, 1 bedroom | RM 5,500 to 6,500 |
| Pavilion Suites (near Pavilion Square) | 836 sq ft, 1 + 1 bedrooms | RM 6,300 to 6,700 |
| Banyan Tree Signature (near Pavilion Square) | 1,076 to 1,195 sq ft | RM 5,500 to 9,000 |
Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
The real question here is now or 2029. Core Residence is finished, inside Tun Razak Exchange, with the MRT interchange, the park and The Exchange TRX on the same estate, and its own recorded sales sit close to its listed price. What it lacks in Towers 1 and 2 is size: the largest unit is 1,022 sq ft, and offices and a hotel share the site. Pavilion Square is the one for the mall and the range: a bridge into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, every unit fully furnished with a balcony, and layouts from a 504 sq ft studio to a 1,272 sq ft family unit. You pay a higher price per square foot for it, wait until Q3 2029, and share one tower with 960 homes.
Pick Core Residence @ TRX if…
- you want to move in now and inspect the actual unit first;
- you work in the financial district or commute by MRT on the Kajang or Putrajaya line;
- you want the lower price per square foot of the two;
- a one- to three-bedroom of up to 1,022 sq ft is enough.
Pick Pavilion Square if…
- you want a dedicated link bridge into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur;
- you want a studio from 504 sq ft, or a family unit of 1,100 to 1,272 sq ft;
- you want a fully furnished unit with a balcony;
- you can wait for completion, expected in Q3 2029.
Read the full reviews
- Core Residence @ TRX review
- Pavilion Square review
- Project pages: Core Residence @ TRX and Pavilion Square
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, Core Residence @ TRX or Pavilion Square?
Core Residence @ TRX, from about RM 2,171 per square foot against about RM 2,300 to 2,800 at Pavilion Square. Pavilion Square has the lower starting price, from RM 1,319,000 against about RM 1.44 million, because its entry unit is a 504 sq ft studio while Core's smallest is a 624 sq ft one-bedroom.
Which is closer to the MRT?
Pavilion Square is slightly closer in a straight line, about 360 m from Conlay MRT on the Putrajaya line. Core Residence is about 410 m from the Tun Razak Exchange MRT interchange, which serves both the Kajang and Putrajaya lines, and it has direct connectivity to that station.
Which has bigger units?
Pavilion Square, up to 1,272 sq ft against 1,022 sq ft in Core Residence's Towers 1 and 2. Core's Tower 3 is a separate hotel-apartment block with units of 646 to 1,572 sq ft.
Which completes first?
Core Residence @ TRX. Towers 1 and 2 are completed (2024), so you can inspect the actual unit. Pavilion Square is expected in Q3 2029, with a 58-month construction period.
Is Core Residence @ TRX or Pavilion Square better for renting out?
Core Residence is completed and has asking rents of its own. In September 2026 they were RM 5,000 to 6,000 a month for 624 to 625 sq ft and RM 6,000 to 8,500 for 817 to 839 sq ft. Pavilion Square is expected in Q3 2029; near it, Pavilion Suites one-bedrooms of 718 to 747 sq ft are listed at RM 5,500 to 6,500. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases.
How far apart are Core Residence @ TRX and Pavilion Square?
About 0.8 km apart in a straight line. Core Residence is inside Tun Razak Exchange on Jalan Tun Razak; Pavilion Square is on Jalan Raja Chulan in the Bukit Bintang area, behind the Royale Chulan hotel.
Which has the lower monthly maintenance fee?
Core Residence @ TRX. Its fee is RM 0.85 per square foot including sinking fund, about RM 850 a month on 1,000 sq ft. Pavilion Square's is RM 0.90 per square foot, about RM 900 a month on 1,000 sq ft, with the sinking fund on top.
Should I pick Core Residence @ TRX or Pavilion Square?
Pick Core Residence @ TRX if you want a completed home inside Tun Razak Exchange that you can move into now, with direct connectivity to the TRX MRT interchange and the lower price per square foot. Pick Pavilion Square if you want a dedicated link bridge into Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, a fully furnished unit with a balcony, a studio from 504 sq ft or a family unit up to 1,272 sq ft, and you can wait until Q3 2029.
Written by
REN 46305 · IQI Realty Sdn Bhd · Kuala Lumpur
Licensed real estate negotiator focused on new launches in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru. Articles draw on developer material and site visits; prices and rules change, so confirm the latest before you buy.
Projects in this article
- Core Residence @ TRX — TRX / Bukit Bintang, Freehold, from RM 1,500,000
- Pavilion Square Residences — KL City Centre / Bukit Bintang, Leasehold, from RM 1,319,000
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