Short answer: of 8 room listings in Taman Scientex that we checked on 30 September 2026, prices ran from RM300 to RM750, with a median of RM465. That number hides two different groups: owner rooms at RM300–RM380 and agent rooms at RM550–RM750. Before comparing prices, ask who is advertising.
Taman Scientex is a residential area in Senai, Johor. Room listings there mention "Scientex Jaya" or "Taman Scientex Senai", and some are rooms in shoplots.
What We Saw in 8 Listings
| Advertiser | Listings | Price range | Features mentioned | |---|---|---|---| | Owner | 4 | RM300–RM380 | plain room, shoplot, "premium" | | Agent | 4 | RM550–RM750 | aircon, new mattress, dryer, balcony |
None of the eight listings state a gender. The sample is eight listings on one day, so treat this as a rough picture, not a fixed market price.
Why Are Agent Rooms More Expensive?
Not necessarily a rip-off. Agent rooms in this list more often mention aircon and extras. But two things to know:
- Fees or commission may apply. Ask before agreeing.
- The same room can sometimes be cheaper directly from the owner. No guarantee, but it costs nothing to ask.
Checklist Before Paying a Deposit
- See the room yourself. Do not pay from photos alone.
- Who is the real landlord? If you rent from a main tenant (sub-letting), ask whether the landlord knows.
- How much is the deposit? Usually one to two months' rent plus a utilities deposit. Ask when and how it is returned.
- What is included? Water, electricity, WiFi, and how bills are split if many people live there. Aircon usually raises the electricity bill noticeably.
- How many people share the room and the house? Include shift patterns, kitchen and shared bathrooms.
- Safety. Main door, room lock, night lighting and distance to the main road.
- Put it in writing. Even a short note: rent, deposit, notice period and deposit-return terms.
- Keep receipts. Get a receipt or transfer proof for every payment.
The full list is in our move-in checklist for rental rooms in Senai and the real cost of renting a room in Senai.
How Does Scientex Compare With Senai Overall?
The Taman Scientex median (RM465) is higher than the Senai-wide median (RM390), but that is because the agent group pulls it up. Looking only at owner listings in Scientex (RM300–RM380), prices are similar to or a little below the Senai median. See the full study: Room Rent Prices in Senai 2026.
Method and Limits
- Source: the Senai room listings on Mudah.my, checked on 30 September 2026. We picked listings that mention "Scientex" (including the spelling "Scientax") in the title.
- Prices are asking prices, not final. We did not verify that any room is still available.
- Small sample (8 listings). We make no claims about distance, facilities or safety of the area; check those yourself.
- We are not the agent for any listing above.
Looking for other options? Our rooms in Senai start at RM350–RM400 a month for factory workers. Check prices and vacancies or WhatsApp us.
Looking for a room in Senai? See the rooms at House 151, Taman Senai Baru, check rent, deposit & house rules, or go straight to today's vacant rooms.
