Gardens in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Gardens suits people who want shops and cafés on the doorstep, renters who work in Shmeisani and apartment seekers on a mid-range budget. 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: List of roads in Amman · Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Gardens like to live in?
What 'Gardens' means
Gardens Street is the common name for Wasfi Al-Tal Street, named after a former Prime Minister of Jordan; the area around it is usually just called Gardens.The route
Wikipedia's road list says it runs from the Shmeisani commercial district through the Tla'a Al-Ali area toward Khalda.Shops and eateries
Along the street are numerous shops, malls and eateries.Density and traffic
The same list says the road often has heavy traffic because of its central location and the high density of businesses and apartments.Neighbours
It links Shmeisani, a central business district, with Tla'a Al-Ali and Khalda in the University District, where many families live.How much is rent in Gardens?
We found only 0 apartment rentals in Gardens in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish medians. Rents in nearby areas give a guide: see the price reports.
Our listing source files homes here under Shmeisani, Tla'a Al-Ali or Khalda rather than 'Gardens', so there are no figures under the Gardens name. Nearby, in Shmeisani, two-bedrooms rent for JD 915 a month and apartments ask JD 830 per m²; in Khalda, three-bedrooms rent for JD 1,050 a month and apartments ask JD 810 per m² (Hagzi asking prices, 10 October 2026).
How much does it cost to buy in Gardens?
We found only 0 apartments and 0 villas for sale in Gardens in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish prices. See the buying guide for city-wide prices, fees and rules.
Our listing source files homes here under Shmeisani, Tla'a Al-Ali or Khalda rather than 'Gardens', so there are no figures under the Gardens name. Nearby, in Shmeisani, two-bedrooms rent for JD 915 a month and apartments ask JD 830 per m²; in Khalda, three-bedrooms rent for JD 1,050 a month and apartments ask JD 810 per m² (Hagzi asking prices, 10 October 2026).
Who is Gardens best for?
People who want shops and cafés on the doorstep
A dense commercial street with malls and eateries.Renters who work in Shmeisani
The street runs from the Shmeisani business district.Apartment seekers on a mid-range budget
Nearby Shmeisani and Khalda ask less than Abdoun or Deir Ghbar.What to know before you move to Gardens
Heavy traffic
Wikipedia notes the road often has heavy traffic.Density
A high density of businesses and apartment buildings means less quiet than villa districts.No separate price data
Our listings are filed under Shmeisani, Tla'a Al-Ali or Khalda, not 'Gardens'.Gardens landmarks, schools and services
Gardens Street (Wasfi Al-Tal Street)
North-south artery of shops, malls and eateriesShmeisani
Central commercial district at the southern endTla'a Al-Ali and Khalda
Residential districts it leads towardsNearby areas and comparisons for Gardens
Shmeisani
See rent, prices and the area guide for Shmeisani.Read more →Tla'a Al-Ali
See rent, prices and the area guide for Tla'a Al-Ali.Read more →Khalda
See rent, prices and the area guide for Khalda.Read more →Abdali
See rent, prices and the area guide for Abdali.Read more →Abdali vs Shmeisani
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Khalda vs Tla'a Al-Ali
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: List of roads in Amman · Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Gardens like to live in?
What 'Gardens' means: Gardens Street is the common name for Wasfi Al-Tal Street, named after a former Prime Minister of Jordan; the area around it is usually just called Gardens. The route: Wikipedia's road list says it runs from the Shmeisani commercial district through the Tla'a Al-Ali area toward Khalda. Shops and eateries: Along the street are numerous shops, malls and eateries. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Gardens, Amman?
We found no rentals in Gardens 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 Gardens?
We found too few apartments for sale in Gardens (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 Gardens best for?
People who want shops and cafés on the doorstep: A dense commercial street with malls and eateries. Renters who work in Shmeisani: The street runs from the Shmeisani business district. Apartment seekers on a mid-range budget: Nearby Shmeisani and Khalda ask less than Abdoun or Deir Ghbar. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Gardens?
Heavy traffic: Wikipedia notes the road often has heavy traffic. Density: A high density of businesses and apartment buildings means less quiet than villa districts. No separate price data: Our listings are filed under Shmeisani, Tla'a Al-Ali or Khalda, not 'Gardens'. Best areas to live in Amman →
Abdali or Shmeisani: which is better?
Abdali asks about 189% more per m² (JD 2,400 against JD 830 in Shmeisani). Compare the areas on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both before deciding. Abdali vs Shmeisani →
Can foreigners buy property in Gardens?
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 →