Quick answer: The Aldenz or Forest Hill Residences?
Choose The Aldenz if you want a compact home, a 775 sq ft two-bedroom or a 926 sq ft three-bedroom, with two single car parks near Empire City, from RM 622,200, and can wait until July 2029. Choose Forest Hill Residences if you need three or four bedrooms in 953 to 1,527 sq ft, want fewer neighbours at 10 units a floor, and want a building that is estimated for completion in Q1 2027, from RM 643,300.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | The Aldenz | Forest Hill Residences |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Mightyprop Sdn Bhd (EXSIM Group) | Foresthill Damansara Land Sdn Bhd (Ehsan Bina Group) |
| Location | Jalan PJU 8, Damansara Perdana, near Empire City | Damansara Perdana, next to a forest and a lake |
| Status / completion | Expected July 2029 | Estimated Q1 2027 (construction at stage 2h, July 2026) |
| Units and storeys | 662 serviced apartments; 1 tower, 39 residential storeys; 18 units on typical floors | 618 condominium units; Tower A 38 storeys, Tower B 35 storeys; 10 units per floor |
| Unit sizes | 775 to 926 sq ft | 953 to 1,527 sq ft |
| Layouts | 2 bedrooms (775 sq ft) or 3 bedrooms (926 sq ft), each with or without a balcony | 3 or 4 bedrooms; Types D and F are dual-key |
| Starting price | RM 622,200 (up to RM 818,541) | RM 643,300 (up to RM 1,116,900) |
| Price per sq ft | From about RM 802 | About RM 675 to 712 |
| Maintenance fee | RM 0.42 psf including sinking fund | RM 0.35 psf including sinking fund (estimated) |
| Nearest train station | Mutiara Damansara MRT, about 1.7 km | Sri Damansara Sentral MRT, about 2.2 km; Mutiara Damansara MRT, about 2.8 km |
| Handover / furnishing | Bare or partly furnished | 2 or 3 air-conditioners and instant water heaters, kitchen cabinets; hood and hob for hill-facing units |
| Tenure | Leasehold (lease ends 18 August 2102); commercial title | Leasehold (lease ends 4 August 2115); residential title |
| Standout feature | 2 single car parks per unit; pet-friendly concept with a rooftop pet park | Every layout has 3 or 4 bedrooms; about 141 homes per acre |
Location: how they differ
The two are about 0.6 km apart in a straight line, so they share the same roads: the LDP and the SPRINT (Penchala Link). The Aldenz is the closer one to Empire City, with Hextar World about 620 m away and a Rapid KL bus stop about 200 m away; Forest Hill sits further in, beside a forest and a lake, with Hextar World about 1.2 km away. Both are homes for people who drive.
| Nearby | The Aldenz | Forest Hill Residences |
|---|---|---|
| MRT | Mutiara Damansara, about 1.7 km | Sri Damansara Sentral, about 2.2 km; Mutiara Damansara, about 2.8 km |
| Shopping | Hextar World at Empire City, about 620 m; IPC Shopping Centre, about 2 km | Hextar World at Empire City, about 1.2 km; The Curve and IPC Shopping Centre, about 2.6 km |
| Groceries | 99 Speedmart, about 470 m; Village Grocer, about 600 m | 99 Speedmart, about 160 m; THE 7 Grocer, about 700 m |
| Schools | Kuala Lumpur Steiner School (Valley Campus), about 520 m | Kuala Lumpur Steiner School (Valley Campus), about 830 m; SK Sri Damansara 3, about 1 km |
| Healthcare | KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, about 1.2 km | KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, about 870 m |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each layout; the ranges are RM 622,200 to RM 818,541 at The Aldenz and RM 643,300 to RM 1,116,900 at Forest Hill.
| The Aldenz | Forest Hill Residences | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Type A, 775 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | No equivalent | Forest Hill has no two-bedroom layout |
| Types B, C, D, 926 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 2 car parks | Type A, 953 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 2 car parks | The one direct match; both come with or without a balcony |
| No equivalent | Type B, 1,164 sq ft, and Type C, 1,259 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | The Aldenz stops at 926 sq ft |
| No equivalent | Type F, 1,401 sq ft, and Type D, 1,527 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual-key; 3 car parks | The Aldenz has no four-bedroom or dual-key layout |
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Forest Hill is about RM 675 to 712 per square foot and The Aldenz from about RM 802, so Forest Hill is lower on price per square foot, and its fee is lower too: an estimated RM 0.35 psf against RM 0.42 psf.
| Comparable unit | The Aldenz (RM 0.42 psf) | Forest Hill Residences (RM 0.35 psf, estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| Three-bedroom | 926 sq ft: about RM 389 a month | Type A, 953 sq ft: about RM 334 a month |
| Per 1,000 sq ft | About RM 420 a month | About RM 350 a month |
Maintenance fee only, including sinking fund. Forest Hill's fee is still an estimate.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Both are in Selangor, where the reviews have asking rents only.
- Around The Aldenz: Neo Damansara asks RM 1,650 a month for 733 sq ft and Ritze Perdana RM 1,799 to 1,900 for 849 sq ft. No current listings of about 926 sq ft were found in either building.
- Around Forest Hill Residences: Damansara Foresta asks RM 2,300 to 2,600 (mostly RM 2,500) for 1,392 to 1,493 sq ft and RM 2,700 to 3,500 (mostly RM 2,700) for 1,610 sq ft. Paradesa Rustica asked RM 1,500 for 960 to 1,000 sq ft, from only two listings. No current asking rents were found nearby for the 1,164 to 1,259 sq ft Types B and C.
Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases, so treat them as a ceiling.
My view: who should pick which
These two sit on the same stretch of Damansara Perdana and barely overlap. The Aldenz is the compact one: two sizes, nothing above 926 sq ft, two single car parks with every unit, a retail street below and a pet park on the roof, in one tower of 662 homes with 18 on a typical floor. Forest Hill is the family one: every layout has three or four bedrooms, the two largest are dual-key, there are 10 units a floor on about 141 homes per acre against about 259 at The Aldenz, and the mock-up units are inside the tower itself. On price per square foot, monthly fee and completion date Forest Hill comes out ahead; The Aldenz is the one for a buyer who wants a smaller home closer to Empire City.
Pick The Aldenz if…
- a 775 sq ft two-bedroom or a 926 sq ft three-bedroom is all you need
- you want two single car parks with the unit
- you have pets and want the designated pet areas
- you want the partly furnished option, with kitchen cabinets, fridge and washer-dryer
- you can wait until July 2029
Pick Forest Hill Residences if…
- you need four bedrooms, or a dual-key home for parents or grown-up children
- you want 10 units a floor, beside a forest and a lake
- you want the lower price per square foot and the lower estimated fee
- you want completion estimated for Q1 2027 and mock-up units you can walk through in the building
Read the full reviews
- The Aldenz review
- Forest Hill Residences review
- The Aldenz project page
- Forest Hill Residences project page
WhatsApp Shyan Yee (REN 46305, IQI Realty) at +60 17-279 8932 for price lists and viewings of both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, The Aldenz or Forest Hill Residences?
Forest Hill Residences, at about RM 675 to 712 per square foot against from about RM 802 at The Aldenz. The Aldenz has the slightly lower entry price, from RM 622,200 against RM 643,300, because its smallest unit is smaller.
Which is closer to the MRT?
Neither is a walk. Mutiara Damansara MRT is about 1.7 km from The Aldenz. From Forest Hill, Sri Damansara Sentral MRT is about 2.2 km and Mutiara Damansara MRT about 2.8 km, both in a straight line.
Which has bigger units?
Forest Hill Residences. Its homes run from 953 to 1,527 sq ft with 3 or 4 bedrooms, two of them dual-key; The Aldenz has only two sizes, 775 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 926 sq ft with 3 bedrooms.
Which completes first?
Forest Hill Residences, estimated for Q1 2027, with construction at stage 2h at the July 2026 update. The Aldenz is expected in July 2029.
Is The Aldenz or Forest Hill Residences better for renting out?
Neither is completed, so neither has its own rents yet. Near The Aldenz, Neo Damansara asks RM 1,650 a month for 733 sq ft and Ritze Perdana RM 1,799 to 1,900 for 849 sq ft. Near Forest Hill, Damansara Foresta mostly asks RM 2,500 for 1,392 to 1,493 sq ft. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases.
How far apart are they, and are they freehold?
About 0.6 km apart in a straight line, both in Damansara Perdana. Both are leasehold. The Aldenz's lease ends on 18 August 2102 and it has a commercial title; Forest Hill's lease ends on 4 August 2115 and it has a residential title.
Which has the lower maintenance fee?
Forest Hill Residences, at an estimated RM 0.35 psf against RM 0.42 psf at The Aldenz, both including the sinking fund. For a three-bedroom that is about RM 334 a month on Forest Hill's 953 sq ft Type A and about RM 389 on The Aldenz's 926 sq ft unit.
Should I pick The Aldenz or Forest Hill Residences?
Pick The Aldenz if you want a compact 2- or 3-bedroom home with two single car parks near Empire City, a pet-friendly building and a partly furnished option, and can wait until July 2029. Pick Forest Hill Residences if you need 4 bedrooms or a dual-key home, want 10 units a floor next to a forest and a lake, and want completion estimated for Q1 2027.
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.
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- The Aldenz — Petaling Jaya, Leasehold, from RM 650,000
- Forest Hill — Petaling Jaya, Leasehold, from RM 643,000
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