What can I rent in Amman under JD 500 a month?
Rentals under JD 500 a month are rare in the West Amman listings we checked: 11 of 1,371 (1%), the cheapest at about JD 250, mostly one-bedrooms of around 50 m² in Shmeisani, 7th Circle and Jabal Amman. Numbeo's contributors report one-bedroom rents of JD 100 to JD 250 outside the city centre and JD 200 to JD 500 inside it, so a JD 500 budget usually means leaving the western core.
Sources: Hagzi (1,371 rentals, 10 October 2026); Numbeo (cost of living), updated 2 October 2026.
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What does under JD 500 a month get you in Amman?
Asking rents from public Hagzi listings, yearly ÷ 12, 10 October 2026. Our listing source covers mainly West Amman.
Which areas have apartments under JD 500?
| Area | Listings | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shmeisani | 3 | – | – |
| 7th Circle | 3 | – | – |
| Jabal Amman | 1 | – | – |
| Al Jubayha | 1 | – | – |
| Jabal Al-Weibdeh | 1 | – | – |
| Al Rabieh | 1 | – | – |
| Um As-Summaq | 1 | – | – |
Top eight areas by number of listings in this budget; a dash means fewer than 8 listings.
How many bedrooms can you get under JD 500?
| Bedrooms | Listings | Share | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 10 | 91% | 47 m² |
| 2-bedroom | 1 | 9% | – |
How to make this budget go further
Look outside the western core
Numbeo's one-bedroom range outside the centre is JD 100–250 a month, against JD 200–500 in the centre. Our listing source covers mainly West Amman, so it under-represents the cheapest homes.Think one-bedroom or studio
10 of the 11 listings are one-bedrooms, with a median size of about 50 m². Studios start around JD 250 a month in our data.Compare fully loaded costs
Add utilities of about JD 91 a month and internet of about JD 22.74, and ask what the rent includes.Be wary of prices far below the area median
A rent far under the going rate for the area, or a request to pay before you have seen the apartment, is the classic warning sign.Other rent budgets
Sources: Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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Can I rent an apartment in Amman for under JD 500 a month?
Yes, but not often in the western areas we track: 11 of 1,371 listings (1%) ask less than JD 500, mostly one-bedrooms. Outside the centre Numbeo reports one-bedrooms at JD 100 to JD 250 a month. This guide →
Can I rent a flat in Amman for JD 200 a month?
It is very unlikely in the areas we track: the cheapest apartment we found asks about JD 250 a month, a studio in Jabal Amman. Numbeo's outside-centre one-bedroom range starts at JD 100, so look in outer districts and expect basic buildings. Studios for rent →
Where are the cheapest areas to rent in Amman?
Among the main areas with data, the lowest median two-bedroom rents are Al Rabieh (JD 730), 7th Circle (JD 800), Um As-Summaq (JD 800) a month. Outer districts such as Marj Al-Hamam and Tabarbour are cheaper still but we have few listings there. Prices by area →
Are apartments under JD 500 furnished?
About 55% of the 11 we found say furnished. Check what is included before you sign. Furnished apartments →
What size apartment can I get for JD 500?
The listings under JD 500 have a median size of about 50 m², typically a one-bedroom. Studios and 1-bed →
How much are utilities on top of rent?
About JD 91 a month for an 85 m² apartment plus about JD 22.74 for internet (Numbeo). Utilities in Amman →
Do I pay rent monthly or yearly?
Usually yearly: the rents on these listings are quoted per year, so JD 500 a month is about JD 6,000 a year. Landlords commonly expect the whole year upfront or in a few instalments. Rental contracts →