Quick answer: The Atera or Helix 2 PJ South?
Choose The Atera if you commute by LRT and want a home about 400 m from Asia Jaya station by covered walkway, from RM 646,800 for 775 to 1,420 sq ft, and can wait until 2028. Choose Helix 2 PJ South if you want a completed home near Sunway at a lower entry price, from RM 385,000 for 572 to 1,065 sq ft, with two car parks for almost every unit, and you drive: its nearest station, KTM Seri Setia, is about 1.5 km away.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | The Atera | Helix 2 PJ South |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Aneka Sepakat Sdn Bhd (Paramount Property) | EUPE PJ South Development Sdn Bhd (Eupe Corporation Berhad) |
| Location | Along Jalan 51A/223, Section 14, Petaling Jaya, beside Asia Jaya LRT station | Jalan PJS 5/27, PJS 5, Petaling Jaya South |
| Status / completion | Phase 2 expected 2028; Phase 1 expected November 2027 | Completed 2025 |
| Units and storeys | 1,632 serviced apartments across Phase 1 and Phase 2; Tower 2 is 52 storeys, 20 units per floor | 500 serviced apartments; 1 tower of 33 storeys, 12 to 15 units per floor |
| Unit sizes | 775 to 1,420 sq ft | 572 to 1,065 sq ft |
| Layouts | 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms (the 4-bedroom is dual key) | 2 to 3 + 1 bedrooms, including a duplex |
| Starting price | RM 646,800 (up to RM 1,252,200) | From RM 385,000 |
| Price per sq ft | From about RM 843 | From about RM 560 |
| Maintenance fee | RM 0.32 psf including sinking fund | RM 0.35 psf including sinking fund |
| Nearest train station | Asia Jaya LRT, about 400 m by covered walkway | KTM Seri Setia, about 1.5 km |
| Handover / furnishing | Semi-furnished, with smart-home controls | Partly furnished: air-conditioning in the living room and master bedroom, kitchen cabinets, hood and hob, instant water heaters |
| Tenure | Leasehold, expiring 7 April 2103; commercial title | Leasehold, expiring 2121; commercial title |
| Standout feature | Covered walkway to the LRT; dual-key Type D; up to 61 facilities | Completed building; 2 to 3 car parks per unit; direct NPE access |
Location: how they differ
The two are about 3.2 km apart in a straight line. The Atera is in Section 14, in the old centre of Petaling Jaya, and is built around rail: Asia Jaya LRT on the Kelana Jaya line is about 400 m away by a covered walkway. Helix 2 is in PJS 5 on the Sunway side and is built around the car: the NPE gives direct access, Sunway Pyramid is about 1.5 km away and Taylor's Lakeside Campus about 2.5 km, while the nearest station given is KTM Seri Setia, about 1.5 km away.
| Nearby | The Atera | Helix 2 PJ South |
|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | Asia Jaya LRT, about 400 m by covered walkway | PJCC bus stop, about 300 m; KTM Seri Setia, about 1.5 km |
| Highways | Federal Highway, about 2.0 km | NPE (direct access), about 900 m; Federal Highway, about 1.5 km |
| Shopping | Jaya Shopping Centre, about 700 m | Sunway Pyramid, about 1.5 km |
| Groceries | 99 Speedmart, about 730 m | 99 Speedmart, about 320 m |
| Schools | STARS International School, about 320 m | Taylor's Lakeside Campus, about 2.5 km |
| Healthcare | Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital, about 660 m | Poliklinik PJCC, about 220 m; Sunway Medical Centre, about 3.5 km |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each layout. The Atera's range is RM 646,800 to RM 1,252,200; Helix 2 starts from RM 385,000, so ask which units are still available and at what price.
| The Atera | Helix 2 PJ South | Note |
|---|---|---|
| No equivalent | A, 572 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | The Atera has nothing below 775 sq ft |
| Type B, 775 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 1 car park | B, 839 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 2 car parks | Similar; Helix 2 is a little larger and has the second car park |
| No equivalent | C, 883 sq ft, 2 + 1 bedrooms (study), 2 bathrooms | The Atera has no two-plus-study layout |
| Type C, 1,022 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with a balcony | D, 990 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; E, 1,065 sq ft, 3 + 1 bedrooms | Similar size; Helix 2's Type E adds a study |
| No equivalent | F, 1,054 sq ft duplex, 3 + 1 bedrooms, Levels 30 to 33 | Only Helix 2 has a two-level home |
| Type D, 1,420 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual key | No equivalent | Helix 2 stops at 1,065 sq ft |
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Helix 2 is from about RM 560 per square foot and The Atera from about RM 843, so Helix 2 is the cheaper of the two to buy. The monthly fee goes the other way: RM 0.32 psf at The Atera against RM 0.35 psf at Helix 2.
| Comparable unit | The Atera (RM 0.32 psf) | Helix 2 PJ South (RM 0.35 psf) |
|---|---|---|
| Two-bedroom | Type B, 775 sq ft: about RM 248 a month | Type B, 839 sq ft: about RM 294 a month |
| Three-bedroom | Type C, 1,022 sq ft: about RM 327 a month | Type D, 990 sq ft: about RM 347 a month |
| Largest layout | Type D, 1,420 sq ft: about RM 454 a month | Type E, 1,065 sq ft: about RM 373 a month |
Maintenance fee only, including sinking fund. On a 1,000 sq ft unit that is about RM 320 a month at The Atera and about RM 350 at Helix 2.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Both are in Selangor, where the reviews have asking rents only.
- Around The Atera: Ryan & Miho asks RM 3,600 to 3,800 a month for 818 sq ft and RM 3,500 for 950 sq ft. Atwater Residences asks RM 3,500 for 853 sq ft, RM 3,700 to 3,800 for 933 to 950 sq ft and RM 4,100 for 1,052 sq ft.
- Around Helix 2 PJ South: Aera Residence, next door, asks RM 3,000 a month for 900 sq ft and RM 2,500 to 2,800 (mostly RM 2,800) for 993 to 1,010 sq ft. Verando Residence asks RM 2,200 to 3,250 (mostly RM 2,800 to 3,000) for 864 sq ft and RM 2,800 to 3,300 (mostly RM 3,000) for 900 to 1,000 sq ft. No current asking rents were found nearby for units as small as the 572 sq ft Type A.
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 answer different questions. The Atera is for the buyer whose day starts at an LRT platform: a covered walk to Asia Jaya, a fee of RM 0.32 psf and layouts up to a 1,420 sq ft dual-key unit, in a large two-tower development of 20 units a floor that is expected in 2028. Helix 2 is for the buyer who wants to see the finished building before paying: completed in 2025, from RM 385,000, with two car parks for almost every unit and Sunway about 1.5 km away. What I would weigh at Helix 2 is the surroundings, older flats and the PJCC commercial area, and the drive or bus ride to any rail line.
Pick The Atera if…
- you commute by LRT to KL City Centre or KL Sentral
- you need more than 1,065 sq ft, or a dual-key unit for a parent or a tenant
- you want the lower monthly fee, RM 0.32 psf
- you can wait for completion expected in 2028
Pick Helix 2 PJ South if…
- you want a completed home you can inspect now
- you want the lower entry price, from RM 385,000 and about RM 560 psf
- you study or work near Sunway or Taylor's and drive
- you need two car parks, or three with Type F and the higher Type E units
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, The Atera or Helix 2 PJ South?
Helix 2 PJ South, from about RM 560 per square foot against from about RM 843 at The Atera. Helix 2 also has the lower entry price, from RM 385,000 against RM 646,800.
Which is closer to a train station?
The Atera. Asia Jaya LRT is about 400 m away by a covered walkway. The nearest station given for Helix 2 is KTM Seri Setia, about 1.5 km away.
Which has bigger units?
The Atera. Its units run from 775 to 1,420 sq ft, including a four-bedroom dual-key layout. Helix 2 runs from 572 to 1,065 sq ft, with two-bedroom to three-plus-one layouts.
Which completes first?
Helix 2 PJ South is already completed, in 2025. The Atera's Phase 1 is expected in November 2027 and Phase 2 in 2028.
Is The Atera or Helix 2 PJ South better for renting out?
Helix 2 is completed, so it can be let now; The Atera has no rents of its own yet. Near The Atera, Ryan & Miho asks RM 3,600 to 3,800 a month for 818 sq ft. Near Helix 2, Aera Residence asks RM 3,000 for 900 sq ft and Verando Residence mostly RM 2,800 to 3,000 for 864 sq ft. Asking rents are a ceiling, not signed leases.
How far apart are they, and are they freehold?
About 3.2 km apart in a straight line, The Atera in Section 14 and Helix 2 in PJS 5. Both are leasehold on commercial titles under the Housing Development Act; The Atera's lease expires on 7 April 2103 and Helix 2's in 2121.
Which has the lower maintenance fee?
The Atera, at RM 0.32 psf against RM 0.35 psf at Helix 2, both including the sinking fund. On a 1,000 sq ft unit that is about RM 320 a month against about RM 350.
Should I pick The Atera or Helix 2 PJ South?
Pick The Atera if you commute by LRT, want a covered walk of about 400 m to Asia Jaya station, need a unit up to 1,420 sq ft or a dual-key layout, and can wait until 2028. Pick Helix 2 PJ South if you want a completed home near Sunway from RM 385,000, with two car parks for almost every unit, and you drive rather than take the train.
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
- Atera Phase 2 — Petaling Jaya, Leasehold, from RM 691,400
- Helix 2 PJ South — Petaling Jaya South, Leasehold, from RM 385,000
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