What does investment property in Amman earn?
Numbeo puts gross rental yields at about 6.0% in the city centre and 5.1% outside it. On a JD 150,000 apartment that is JD 9,000 to JD 7,650 a year, while the registration fee of up to 3% and 3% sale tax cost about JD 9,000, roughly a year of rent. A mortgage averages 6.81%.
Sources: Numbeo (property); Hagzi; fees from the Department of Lands and Survey. Information, not financial advice.
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Rental yields in Amman by area
| Area | Estimated gross yield | Apartment / m² | Median rent / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweifieh | 10.0% | JD 1,230 | JD 1,000 | 2-bed |
| Abdoun | 9.5% | JD 1,200 | JD 1,585 | 3-bed |
| Khalda | 8.7% | JD 810 | JD 1,050 | 3-bed |
| Shmeisani | 7.7% | JD 830 | JD 1,000 | 3-bed |
| 4th Circle | 7.1% | JD 1,210 | JD 1,500 | 3-bed |
| Deir Ghbar | 6.8% | JD 1,000 | JD 1,085 | 3-bed |
| Al Rabieh | 6.2% | JD 910 | JD 875 | 3-bed |
| Um Uthaina | 5.9% | JD 1,060 | JD 1,000 | 3-bed |
| Dabouq | 5.5% | JD 1,200 | JD 1,085 | 3-bed |
Estimate: median yearly asking rent ÷ median asking price for same-size apartments (three-bedroom where possible), before costs and vacancy. Rent listings skew furnished, so treat as an upper bound; Numbeo's city-wide figure is 6.0% in the centre and 5.1% outside. Method
What an investment apartment costs and earns in Amman
The purchase
A JD 150,000 apartment, with a registration fee of up to 3% and a 3% sale tax of about JD 9,000 if both fall on you.The rent
At Numbeo's 6.0% to 5.1% gross yields, about JD 9,000 to JD 7,650 a year, before costs and vacancy.The payback on fees
The official charges equal roughly 12 to 14 months of gross rent.Short-term instead
AirDNA's averages imply about JD 8,400 a year gross; BNBCalc reports about JD 5,000. Not like for like with a yearly lease.The costs that reduce investment returns in Amman
Buying costs
A registration fee of up to 3% and 3% sale tax, about JD 9,000 on a JD 150,000 apartment if both fall on you, equal to roughly 12 months of gross rent at 6.0%.Vacancy and letting
Yearly leases in Amman reduce vacancy, but empty months between tenants cost a full month's rent each.Maintenance and service charges
Building fees, repairs and furnishing for furnished lets all come out of the gross rent.Financing
A 20-year fixed mortgage averages about 6.81% (Numbeo). Non-citizens can borrow, though the process is more involved (Expat Focus).Currency
The dinar is pegged to the US dollar at about 0.709 JOD per USD, so dollar investors face little exchange-rate risk.The risks of investing in Amman property
- Asking vs achieved rent
Listing rents are asking rents; achieved rents are usually lower. - Furnished premium
Our rent data skews furnished, so area yields look higher than most landlords earn. - Liquidity
Selling takes time and costs 3% in fees plus 3% tax again for the next buyer. - Regulation
Foreign ownership rules, fees and residency thresholds changed in 2023 and 2026 (Law No. 17 of 2026); check the current position before you commit. - Concentration
One apartment is one tenant, one building and one street.
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What is a good rental yield in Amman?
Numbeo's contributors put gross rental yields at about 6.0% in the city centre and 5.1% outside it (updated 2 October 2026), with a price-to-rent ratio of 16.6 and 19.5. Our own estimates from matching asking rents and prices run higher in some areas because the rent listings skew furnished, so treat them as an upper bound. Rental yield in Amman →
Which areas of Amman have the highest rental yields?
Estimated from asking rents and asking prices for same-size apartments, the highest are Sweifieh (10.0%), Abdoun (9.5%), Khalda (8.7%), and the lowest are Dabouq (5.5%), Um Uthaina (5.9%), Al Rabieh (6.2%). These are gross, before costs, and rest on fewer than a hundred listings in most areas. Prices by area →
How much does it cost to buy an investment apartment in Amman?
The price plus a registration fee of up to 3% and a 3% sale tax. On a JD 150,000 apartment that is about JD 9,000 in official charges if both fall on you, before agent and legal fees. At a 6.0% gross yield the apartment earns about JD 9,000 a year, so the charges equal roughly 12 months of rent. Cost calculator →
Is Airbnb or a yearly lease more profitable in Amman?
The data is not like for like. AirDNA's Amman average of about $60 a night at 54% occupancy implies roughly $11,826 (about JD 8,400) a year before costs, while BNBCalc reports about JD 5,000 an average listing earns. The median two-bedroom on a yearly lease asks about JD 12,000. Short-term income also needs cleaning, fees and management. Short-term rentals →
Can I get a mortgage to buy in Jordan?
Yes. Numbeo's contributors report an average 20-year fixed mortgage rate of about 6.81% in Jordan (updated 2 October 2026). Non-citizens can also borrow, though the process is more involved, so compare several banks on rate, deposit and fees. Mortgages in Jordan →
Can foreigners buy property in Jordan?
Yes, with permission. The Minister of Interior must approve a non-Jordanian's request to buy property. Reciprocity applies, though holders of Arab nationalities are exempt, and non-Jordanians are barred from owning in border, archaeological and 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. Read the buying guide →
Can I get residency by investing in Amman property?
Yes, in some cases: the Cabinet's July 2026 amendments grant a five-year residency for property worth at least JD 200,000 from a developer or housing company, JD 300,000 from another seller, or JD 150,000 outside the Capital Governorate. The property must be kept for five years without being sold or mortgaged. Residency by property →
Is buying property in Amman a good investment?
It depends on your goals. Gross yields of about 5.1% to 6.0% are modest once the 6% in fees, vacancy, maintenance and a 6.81% mortgage are counted, and prices have no published trend we can show yet. This is information, not financial advice; speak to a licensed adviser. Market guides →