How much does an apartment for rent in Amman cost?
The median asking rent is about JD 700 a month for a one-bedroom, JD 1,000 for a two-bedroom and JD 1,290 for a three-bedroom, based on 1,371 listings. Rents are quoted per year, and most leases run twelve months. Abdoun is among the highest and Al Rabieh among the lowest in the west.
Sources: Hagzi (10 October 2026); Numbeo (cost of living).
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Apartment rents in Amman by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Typical range (middle half) | Median / month | Typical size | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | JD 550 – JD 875 | JD 700 | 60 m² | 145 |
| 2-bedroom | JD 835 – JD 1,165 | JD 1,000 | 105 m² | 560 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 1,000 – JD 1,665 | JD 1,290 | 200 m² | 516 |
| 4-bedroom | JD 1,415 – JD 2,250 | JD 1,835 | 270 m² | 143 |
Median asking rent per month (yearly rent ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings, 10 October 2026. The typical range is the middle half of listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
Where apartments for rent cost most and least
| Area | 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdoun | JD 790 | JD 1,085 | JD 1,585 |
| Um Uthaina | – | JD 1,000 | JD 1,000 |
| Sweifieh | JD 685 | JD 1,000 | JD 1,460 |
| Jabal Al-Weibdeh | JD 650 | JD 1,000 | JD 1,250 |
| Deir Ghbar | JD 770 | JD 1,000 | JD 1,085 |
| 4th Circle | – | JD 1,000 | JD 1,500 |
| Shmeisani | JD 625 | JD 915 | JD 1,000 |
| Jabal Amman | JD 700 | JD 850 | – |
| Um As-Summaq | – | JD 800 | JD 790 |
| 7th Circle | – | JD 800 | – |
| Al Rabieh | – | JD 730 | JD 875 |
Areas ranked by median two-bedroom rent, among those with at least 8 listings; a dash means too few. Full price report · Method
What changes the rent of an apartment in Amman
Ground floor or garden
Median asking rent about JD 1,335 a month across 17 listings whose titles mention it. These tend to be larger apartments, so compare with the same bedroom count.Roof apartment
Median asking rent about JD 1,460 a month across 44 listings whose titles mention it. These tend to be larger apartments, so compare with the same bedroom count.Duplex
Median asking rent about JD 1,960 a month across 20 listings whose titles mention it. These tend to be larger apartments, so compare with the same bedroom count.New or brand new
Median asking rent about JD 1,500 a month across 42 listings whose titles mention it. These tend to be larger apartments, so compare with the same bedroom count.Medians of asking rents for listings whose titles mention the feature. They show what these apartments ask, not what the feature adds on its own.
Costs on top of the rent when renting in Amman
Rent
Quoted per year and often paid in one or two instalments; divide by 12 for a monthly budget.Deposit
About one month's rent is the most commonly reported figure, refundable if there is no damage. Put the amount and refund terms in the contract.Utilities
About JD 91 a month for basic electricity, heating, cooling, water and rubbish collection in an 85 m² apartment, plus about JD 22.74 for 60 Mbps+ internet (Numbeo).Agent fee
Negotiable and not fixed by Jordan-specific guidance. Ask who pays and how much before viewing, and check the agent's licence.Furnishing
Unfurnished apartments are cheaper but need furniture and appliances; see the furnished guide for what that premium looks like.What to check before you rent an apartment in Amman
- Ownership and the agent
Ask who owns the apartment and see the agent's licence. - Water and heating
Check pressure, hot water, heating type and whether winter bills are included. - Noise and light
Visit in daylight and again in the evening; check the street and neighbours. - Parking and access
Confirm parking, lift, floor and access for deliveries. - What the rent includes
Furniture, appliances, building fees and utilities, written into the contract. - Contract terms
Lease length, payment schedule, deposit refund and how either side can end it.
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How much is an apartment for rent in Amman?
Among 1,371 apartment rentals checked on Hagzi (10 October 2026), the median asking rent is about JD 700 a month for a one-bedroom, JD 1,000 for a two-bedroom and JD 1,290 for a three-bedroom. Numbeo's city-wide figures are lower: JD 328 for a city-centre one-bedroom and JD 174 outside the centre. Rent prices by area →
How big is a typical apartment for rent in Amman?
The median listed size is about 60 m² for a one-bedroom, 105 m² for a two-bedroom, 200 m² for a three-bedroom and 270 m² for a four-bedroom, so a three-bedroom in Amman is often a large family apartment. Browse by bedroom →
Which areas of Amman are cheapest for apartments for rent?
Among areas with enough listings, the lowest median two-bedroom rents are Al Rabieh (JD 730), 7th Circle (JD 800), Um As-Summaq (JD 800) a month, and the highest are Abdoun (JD 1,085), Um Uthaina (JD 1,000), Sweifieh (JD 1,000). Outer and northern districts run lower still: Numbeo reports one-bedroom rents of JD 100 to JD 250 outside the centre. Compare neighbourhoods →
Do roof apartments, duplexes or new buildings cost more to rent?
Their asking rents are higher, but they are also larger: roof apartments ask a median of about JD 1,460, duplexes JD 1,960 and apartments described as new about JD 1,500 a month, against JD 1,000 for a typical two-bedroom. Compare like for like, by bedroom count and area. Apartments for rent →
Is rent paid yearly or monthly in Amman?
Usually yearly: every one of the 1,371 rentals we checked was priced per year. Ask whether the landlord wants it in one payment, in instalments or monthly, because flexible payment can raise the price, and put the schedule in the contract. Rental contracts in Jordan →
What costs come on top of rent in Amman?
A deposit of about one month's rent, utilities of about JD 91 a month for an 85 m² apartment, internet of about JD 22.74 and possibly an agent's fee, which is negotiable. Furniture is a further cost if the apartment is unfurnished. Utilities in Amman →
How long is a typical lease for an apartment in Amman?
Most leases run for a year with an option to renew, and once signed they can be hard to exit, so check the exit terms before you sign. Shorter leases are possible but can cost noticeably more per month. Short-term and monthly rentals →
Can I rent an apartment in Amman for JD 300 a month?
Possibly outside the western core. Numbeo puts the median city-centre one-bedroom at JD 328 (range JD 200–500) and the outside-centre one at JD 174. The West Amman listings we checked ask a median JD 700 for a one-bedroom. Apartments under JD 500 →