Abdali in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Abdali suits office workers, short stays and buyers seeking new-build apartments. Asking prices on Hagzi: a one-bedroom rents for a median of about JD 1,225 a month and apartments ask about JD 2,400 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Abdali area · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Abdali like to live in?
Where it is
An area of the Greater Amman Municipality in the heart of Amman, covering about 15 square kilometres, with a population of 165,333 in 2015.Named for
King Abdullah I, who founded it in the 1940s.Character
Large parts of the district are residential, and it also has several important government buildings and businesses, plus several bus stations.Neighbourhoods
The district has four neighbourhoods: Jabal Al-Hussein, Jabal Al-Lweibdeh, Shmeisani and Al-Madineh Al-Riyadiyah.The Abdali project
Abdali Boulevard and Abdali Mall are the modern redevelopment at its centre; Abdali Boulevard is among the most searched Amman landmarks.How much is rent in Abdali?
| Bedrooms | Median / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | JD 1,225 | 8 |
| 2-bedroom | – | 2 |
| 3-bedroom | – | 1 |
Median asking rent (yearly ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings in Abdali, 10 October 2026; 11 apartment rentals in total. A dash means fewer than 8 listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
About 73% of the 11 rentals we checked say furnished.
How much does it cost to buy in Abdali?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 2,400 | 10 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | – | 3 |
| Typical villa | – | 0 |
From public Hagzi listings in Abdali, 10 October 2026: 10 apartments and 0 villas for sale. A dash means too few listings (fewer than 8 apartments or 5 villas). Yield is asking rent ÷ asking price for same-size apartments and overstates typical returns because rent listings skew furnished. A registration fee of up to 3% and 3% sale tax come on top.
Abdali asks 140% above the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Abdali best for?
Office workers
Central, with businesses and government buildings close by.Short stays
A modern, central base near Rainbow Street and downtown.Buyers seeking new-build apartments
Redeveloped towers rather than older stock.What to know before you move to Abdali
Few listings in our data
We found only about ten apartments for sale and eleven rentals, so figures are indicative.High price per m²
The median asking price per m² is the highest we found, but it rests on few listings.Construction
Redevelopment continues, so check what is being built nearby.Abdali landmarks, schools and services
Abdali Boulevard and Abdali Mall
The redeveloped commercial and residential coreJabal Al-Lweibdeh
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in the districtShmeisani
Offices, banks and hospitalsNearby areas and comparisons for Abdali
Shmeisani
See rent, prices and the area guide for Shmeisani.Read more →Jabal Al-Weibdeh
See rent, prices and the area guide for Jabal Al-Weibdeh.Read more →Jabal Amman
See rent, prices and the area guide for Jabal Amman.Read more →Tla'a Al-Ali
See rent, prices and the area guide for Tla'a Al-Ali.Read more →Abdali vs Shmeisani
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Abdali area · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Abdali like to live in?
Where it is: An area of the Greater Amman Municipality in the heart of Amman, covering about 15 square kilometres, with a population of 165,333 in 2015. Named for: King Abdullah I, who founded it in the 1940s. Character: Large parts of the district are residential, and it also has several important government buildings and businesses, plus several bus stations. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Abdali, Amman?
The median asking rent in Abdali is about JD 1,225 for a 1-bedroom a month (11 rentals checked on Hagzi, 10 October 2026). Rents are quoted per year, so the yearly equivalent is twelve times those figures. Rent prices by area →
How much does it cost to buy in Abdali?
Apartments in Abdali ask about JD 2,400 per m² (Hagzi, 10 apartments, 10 October 2026), 140% above the Amman-wide median. A registration fee of up to 3% and a 3% sale tax come on top, with the split agreed between buyer and seller. Buy in Amman →
Who is Abdali best for?
Office workers: Central, with businesses and government buildings close by. Short stays: A modern, central base near Rainbow Street and downtown. Buyers seeking new-build apartments: Redeveloped towers rather than older stock. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Abdali?
Few listings in our data: We found only about ten apartments for sale and eleven rentals, so figures are indicative. High price per m²: The median asking price per m² is the highest we found, but it rests on few listings. Construction: Redevelopment continues, so check what is being built nearby. Best areas to live in Amman →
Abdali or Shmeisani: which is better?
Abdali asks about 189% more per m² (JD 2,400 against JD 830 in Shmeisani). Compare the areas on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both before deciding. Abdali vs Shmeisani →
Can foreigners buy property in Abdali?
Yes, with the Minister of Interior's approval, and not in border, archaeological or historic areas; the rules apply across Amman, not just here. Law No. 17 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette in September 2026 and in force from about October 2026, also lets non-Jordanians own or lease a private residence outside urban planning zones, up to 10 dunums, with the Finance Minister's approval. Foreign buyer rules →