Deir Ghbar in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Deir Ghbar suits families who want quiet near Abdoun, expats who prefer space and drivers. Asking prices on Hagzi: a two-bedroom rents for a median of about JD 1,000 a month (0% below the West Amman median) and apartments ask about JD 1,000 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: US Embassy post report · Wikipedia: Abdoun · Taj Alsafa: best residential areas · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Deir Ghbar like to live in?
Where it is
Right next to Abdoun, and also bordering Sweifieh, in West Amman.Character
An expat guide describes a quieter residential environment with parks, green spaces and a more suburban feel.Housing
Rental listings are mostly larger apartments of two to four bedrooms, and about half of those we checked say furnished.Trade-off
A 2025 US Embassy post report notes spacious properties and a quick commute by car, but few neighbourhood restaurants.Safety reputation
The same report calls Deir Ghbar, Abdoun and Sweifieh generally safe and affluent.How much is rent in Deir Ghbar?
| Bedrooms | Median / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | JD 770 | 8 |
| 2-bedroom | JD 1,000 | 36 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 1,085 | 85 |
Median asking rent (yearly ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings in Deir Ghbar, 10 October 2026; 158 apartment rentals in total. A dash means fewer than 8 listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
A two-bedroom in Deir Ghbar asks about 0% below the West Amman median of JD 1,000. About 54% of the 158 rentals we checked say furnished.
How much does it cost to buy in Deir Ghbar?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 1,000 | 85 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | JD 190k | 49 |
| Typical villa | – | 0 |
| Estimated gross yield (3-bed) | 6.8% | – |
From public Hagzi listings in Deir Ghbar, 10 October 2026: 85 apartments and 0 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.
Deir Ghbar asks 0% below the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Deir Ghbar best for?
Families who want quiet near Abdoun
Residential streets a short drive from Abdoun's cafés.Expats who prefer space
Larger apartments and furnished options.Drivers
Few restaurants within walking distance.What to know before you move to Deir Ghbar
Few places to eat nearby
You will drive to Abdoun or Sweifieh for restaurants and cafés.Large apartments
Most rentals are three-bedroom, so small apartments are scarce.Rent similar to Abdoun
Two-bedroom rents run close to Abdoun's, but three-bedrooms ask less.Deir Ghbar landmarks, schools and services
Parks and green spaces
A more suburban feel than neighbouring AbdounNearby areas and comparisons for Deir Ghbar
Abdoun
See rent, prices and the area guide for Abdoun.Read more →Sweifieh
See rent, prices and the area guide for Sweifieh.Read more →Um Uthaina
See rent, prices and the area guide for Um Uthaina.Read more →Dabouq
See rent, prices and the area guide for Dabouq.Read more →Deir Ghbar vs Abdoun
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Deir Ghbar vs Dabouq
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: US Embassy post report · Wikipedia: Abdoun · Taj Alsafa: best residential areas · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Deir Ghbar like to live in?
Where it is: Right next to Abdoun, and also bordering Sweifieh, in West Amman. Character: An expat guide describes a quieter residential environment with parks, green spaces and a more suburban feel. Housing: Rental listings are mostly larger apartments of two to four bedrooms, and about half of those we checked say furnished. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Deir Ghbar, Amman?
The median asking rent in Deir Ghbar is about JD 770 for a 1-bedroom, JD 1,000 for a 2-bedroom, JD 1,085 for a 3-bedroom a month (158 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 Deir Ghbar?
Apartments in Deir Ghbar ask about JD 1,000 per m² and a typical three-bedroom at about JD 190k (Hagzi, 85 apartments, 10 October 2026), 0% below 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 →
Is Deir Ghbar safe?
A 2025 US Embassy post report describes Deir Ghbar, Abdoun and Sweifieh as generally safe and affluent, and an expat guide cites enhanced security measures. These are non-official sources, so visit and ask residents. Safest neighbourhoods in Amman →
Who is Deir Ghbar best for?
Families who want quiet near Abdoun: Residential streets a short drive from Abdoun's cafés. Expats who prefer space: Larger apartments and furnished options. Drivers: Few restaurants within walking distance. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Deir Ghbar?
Few places to eat nearby: You will drive to Abdoun or Sweifieh for restaurants and cafés. Large apartments: Most rentals are three-bedroom, so small apartments are scarce. Rent similar to Abdoun: Two-bedroom rents run close to Abdoun's, but three-bedrooms ask less. Best areas to live in Amman →
Deir Ghbar or Abdoun: which is better?
Abdoun asks about 20% more per m² (JD 1,200 against JD 1,000 in Deir Ghbar). A two-bedroom rents for about 8% more in Abdoun (JD 1,085 against JD 1,000 a month in Deir Ghbar). A three-bedroom rents for about 46% more in Abdoun (JD 1,585 against JD 1,085 a month in Deir Ghbar). Compare the areas on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both before deciding. Deir Ghbar vs Abdoun →
Can foreigners buy property in Deir Ghbar?
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 →