Abdoun in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Abdoun suits expats and diplomats, professionals who want city life and buyers seeking prestige property. Asking prices on Hagzi: a two-bedroom rents for a median of about JD 1,085 a month (8% above the West Amman median) and apartments ask about JD 1,200 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Abdoun · Wikipedia: Zahran area · Taj Alsafa: best residential areas · US Embassy post report. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Abdoun like to live in?
Where it is
In south-west Amman in the Zahran District. Abdoun is split into North and South Abdoun, but locals simply call it Abdoun. It borders Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Jabal Amman and the Jabal Al-Akhdar, Al-Hilal and Al-Yasmin areas.North Abdoun
Entirely residential apart from the area around Abdoun Circle, which has embassies, restaurants, banks, companies and the Orthodox Club.South Abdoun
Mostly residential, with a commercial district in the south: TAJ Lifestyle Center, Abdoun Mall, rooftop restaurants, gyms, pubs and bars. The Abdoun Corridor now links south Amman with the airport road and has made the area more crowded.Getting around
The Abdoun Bridge connects the 4th Circle to Abdoun Circle, and a highway runs through Abdoun into south Amman.Green space
Parks include the Housing Bank Garden, the Japanese Park, Amman Martyrs Park and Aldiyar Park.How much is rent in Abdoun?
| Bedrooms | Median / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | JD 790 | 22 |
| 2-bedroom | JD 1,085 | 213 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 1,585 | 175 |
Median asking rent (yearly ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings in Abdoun, 10 October 2026; 477 apartment rentals in total. A dash means fewer than 8 listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
A two-bedroom in Abdoun asks about 8% above the West Amman median of JD 1,000. About 52% of the 477 rentals we checked say furnished.
How much does it cost to buy in Abdoun?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 1,200 | 135 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | JD 200k | 57 |
| Typical villa | JD 1,625k | 12 |
| Estimated gross yield (3-bed) | 9.5% | – |
From public Hagzi listings in Abdoun, 10 October 2026: 135 apartments and 12 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.
Abdoun asks 20% above the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Abdoun best for?
Expats and diplomats
Embassies, cafés and furnished apartments are concentrated here.Professionals who want city life
Restaurants, malls and gyms within a short drive of the circles.Buyers seeking prestige property
Where Jordan's most expensive real estate sits.What to know before you move to Abdoun
Busier than Deir Ghbar
The Abdoun Corridor and the circle area are crowded, and the southern commercial strip has bars and nightlife.Higher rents
Abdoun asks the highest median rent among the main western areas for both two- and three-bedrooms.Parking and traffic
Expect traffic around the circle and the corridor at peak hours.Abdoun landmarks, schools and services
Abdoun Circle
Restaurants, cafés and stalls around the circle, a popular spot with young peopleAbdoun Mall
The first mall to open in AmmanTAJ Lifestyle Center
One of the most upscale malls in JordanAbdoun Bridge
Connects the 4th Circle to Abdoun CircleNearby areas and comparisons for Abdoun
Deir Ghbar
See rent, prices and the area guide for Deir Ghbar.Read more →Sweifieh
See rent, prices and the area guide for Sweifieh.Read more →Jabal Amman
See rent, prices and the area guide for Jabal Amman.Read more →Um Uthaina
See rent, prices and the area guide for Um Uthaina.Read more →Abdoun vs Sweifieh
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Abdoun vs Dabouq
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Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Abdoun · Wikipedia: Zahran area · Taj Alsafa: best residential areas · US Embassy post report · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Abdoun like to live in?
Where it is: In south-west Amman in the Zahran District. Abdoun is split into North and South Abdoun, but locals simply call it Abdoun. It borders Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Jabal Amman and the Jabal Al-Akhdar, Al-Hilal and Al-Yasmin areas. North Abdoun: Entirely residential apart from the area around Abdoun Circle, which has embassies, restaurants, banks, companies and the Orthodox Club. South Abdoun: Mostly residential, with a commercial district in the south: TAJ Lifestyle Center, Abdoun Mall, rooftop restaurants, gyms, pubs and bars. The Abdoun Corridor now links south Amman with the airport road and has made the area more crowded. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Abdoun, Amman?
The median asking rent in Abdoun is about JD 790 for a 1-bedroom, JD 1,085 for a 2-bedroom, JD 1,585 for a 3-bedroom a month (477 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 Abdoun?
Apartments in Abdoun ask about JD 1,200 per m² and a typical three-bedroom at about JD 200k (Hagzi, 135 apartments, 10 October 2026), 20% 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 →
How much is a villa in Abdoun?
Villas in Abdoun ask a median of about JD 1,625k across 12 listings (Hagzi, 10 October 2026). Villas for sale →
Is Abdoun safe?
A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Abdoun, Deir Ghbar and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent areas that have everything you need. It is a single source, so visit at different times and ask residents. Safest neighbourhoods in Amman →
Who is Abdoun best for?
Expats and diplomats: Embassies, cafés and furnished apartments are concentrated here. Professionals who want city life: Restaurants, malls and gyms within a short drive of the circles. Buyers seeking prestige property: Where Jordan's most expensive real estate sits. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Abdoun?
Busier than Deir Ghbar: The Abdoun Corridor and the circle area are crowded, and the southern commercial strip has bars and nightlife. Higher rents: Abdoun asks the highest median rent among the main western areas for both two- and three-bedrooms. Parking and traffic: Expect traffic around the circle and the corridor at peak hours. Best areas to live in Amman →
Abdoun or Sweifieh: which is better?
Sweifieh asks about 2% more per m² (JD 1,230 against JD 1,200 in Abdoun). A two-bedroom rents for about 8% more in Abdoun (JD 1,085 against JD 1,000 a month in Sweifieh). A three-bedroom rents for about 9% more in Abdoun (JD 1,585 against JD 1,460 a month in Sweifieh). Compare the areas on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both before deciding. Abdoun vs Sweifieh →
Can foreigners buy property in Abdoun?
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 →