Where can expats rent apartments in Amman?
Mostly in West Amman: Abdoun, Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Dabouq and Um Uthaina, where two-bedrooms ask a median JD 730 to JD 1,085 a month and about 52% of rentals say furnished. Foreigners can rent without government approval; leases usually run twelve months.
Sources: Hagzi · Numbeo (cost of living).
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Rents in the main expat areas
| Area | 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | Say furnished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdoun | JD 790 | JD 1,085 | JD 1,585 | 52% |
| Deir Ghbar | JD 770 | JD 1,000 | JD 1,085 | 54% |
| Sweifieh | JD 685 | JD 1,000 | JD 1,460 | 62% |
| Dabouq | – | – | JD 1,085 | 12% |
| Um Uthaina | – | JD 1,000 | JD 1,000 | 57% |
| Jabal Amman | JD 700 | JD 850 | – | 17% |
| Jabal Al-Weibdeh | JD 650 | JD 1,000 | JD 1,250 | 37% |
| Abdali | JD 1,225 | – | – | 73% |
Median asking rents from public Hagzi listings, 10 October 2026; a dash means fewer than 8 listings.
What expats should check
- Inventory
For furnished lets, an itemised list signed by both sides. - Winter heating
Ask for last winter's bills. - School run
Drive the route at rush hour. - Lease language
Get a translation and a lawyer's check. - Deposit and fees
Agree the deposit and the agent's fee in writing. - Utilities
About JD 91 plus JD 22.74 internet a month.
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Where can expats rent an apartment in Amman?
Mostly in the west: Abdoun, Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Dabouq and Um Uthaina, or the older hills of Jabal Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh. Median two-bedroom rents in the main western areas run JD 730 to JD 1,085 a month. This page →
Do expats rent furnished apartments in Amman?
Often: about 52% of the rentals in our listings say furnished, and a furnished two-bedroom asks about JD 1,000 against JD 915 unfurnished. Furnished vs unfurnished →
What documents do expats need to rent in Amman?
Typically a copy of your passport and proof of income; foreigners can rent without government approval. How to rent →
How long are leases for expats in Amman?
Most run twelve months with rent quoted per year; shorter leases can cost more per month, and leases are hard to exit once signed. Rental contracts →
How much does an expat spend in Amman?
About JD 565 a month for a single person excluding rent, plus rent; an international primary school costs about JD 6,890 a year (Numbeo). Cost of living →
Can expats buy an apartment in Amman?
Yes, with the Interior Minister's approval, and not in border, archaeological or historic areas. 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 →
Can buying property give residency in Jordan?
Under the investor scheme, JD 200,000 from a developer, JD 300,000 from another seller or JD 150,000 outside the Capital Governorate, held five years unsold and unmortgaged, can qualify; check current rules. Residency by property →
Is the lease in English or Arabic?
The binding text is usually Arabic; ask for a translation and have a lawyer confirm they say the same. Rental contracts →