Area guide · Outer Amman · updated October 2026

Abu Nuseir, Amman: area guide

أبو نصير · A north Amman suburb within the University District, with frequent searches for affordable apartments to rent and buy, often directly from the owner.

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Abu Nuseir in brief: what it is like and what it costs

Abu Nuseir suits budget renters and buyers and students and staff of nearby universities. We found too few listings here to publish rent or price medians, so use the surrounding areas as a guide. The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.

Sources: Wikipedia: University District · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.

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What is Abu Nuseir like to live in?

Where it is

Part of the University District in north-west Amman, together with Al-Jubeiha, Tla'a Al-Ali, Um Al-Summaq, Khalda, Sweileh and Shafa Badran.

The district

The University District had 743,980 residents in 2015 and about 913,395 by the end of 2024 by official estimates, and 46% of its 2015 population was non-Jordanian.

Demand

About 260 Google AI Overview prompts a month in Jordan ask for apartments for rent in Abu Nuseir and about 170 for sale.

Growth

The district's growth has outpaced Amman as a whole, driven in part by universities and migration.
Rent

How much is rent in Abu Nuseir?

We found only 0 apartment rentals in Abu Nuseir in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish medians. Rents in nearby areas give a guide: see the price reports.

Buy

How much does it cost to buy in Abu Nuseir?

We found only 0 apartments and 0 villas for sale in Abu Nuseir in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish prices. See the buying guide for city-wide prices, fees and rules.

Who it suits

Who is Abu Nuseir best for?

Budget renters and buyers

Rental and sale searches are frequent.

Students and staff of nearby universities

Close to the University of Jordan.
Things to weigh

What to know before you move to Abu Nuseir

No listing data in our snapshot

We found no rentals or sales, so we show no medians.

Fast growth

Check infrastructure and traffic on the specific street.
Around the area

Abu Nuseir landmarks, schools and services

University of Jordan

In neighbouring Al-Jubeiha
Compare

Nearby areas and comparisons for Abu Nuseir

Al Jubeiha

See rent, prices and the area guide for Al Jubeiha.Read more →

Tabarbour

See rent, prices and the area guide for Tabarbour.Read more →

Khalda

See rent, prices and the area guide for Khalda.Read more →

Tla'a Al-Ali

See rent, prices and the area guide for Tla'a Al-Ali.Read more →

Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: University District · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.

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Abu Nuseir, Amman: questions answered

What is Abu Nuseir like to live in?

Where it is: Part of the University District in north-west Amman, together with Al-Jubeiha, Tla'a Al-Ali, Um Al-Summaq, Khalda, Sweileh and Shafa Badran. The district: The University District had 743,980 residents in 2015 and about 913,395 by the end of 2024 by official estimates, and 46% of its 2015 population was non-Jordanian. Demand: About 260 Google AI Overview prompts a month in Jordan ask for apartments for rent in Abu Nuseir and about 170 for sale. Compare neighbourhoods →

How much is rent in Abu Nuseir, Amman?

We found no rentals in Abu Nuseir in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few for a median. For a guide, a two-bedroom in the main West Amman areas asks a median JD 1,000 a month, and Numbeo puts a city-wide one-bedroom at JD 174 to JD 328. Rent prices by area →

How much does it cost to buy in Abu Nuseir?

We found too few apartments for sale in Abu Nuseir (0) to publish prices. City-wide, apartments ask a median of about JD 1,000 per m², and a registration fee of up to 3% plus a 3% sale tax come on top. Buy in Amman →

Who is Abu Nuseir best for?

Budget renters and buyers: Rental and sale searches are frequent. Students and staff of nearby universities: Close to the University of Jordan. Best areas to live in Amman →

What are the downsides of living in Abu Nuseir?

No listing data in our snapshot: We found no rentals or sales, so we show no medians. Fast growth: Check infrastructure and traffic on the specific street. Best areas to live in Amman →

Can foreigners buy property in Abu Nuseir?

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 →