Khalda in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Khalda suits families with school-age children, buyers looking for value in the west and professionals near the University of Jordan side. Asking prices on Hagzi: a three-bedroom rents for a median of about JD 1,050 a month and apartments ask about JD 810 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Expat guide: Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Khalda like to live in?
Where it is
A district in the north-west of Amman with a population of about 50,000, according to Wikipedia.Schools
Several international and private schools, including The New English School, Al-Ma'aref, Al-Mayar and Montessori schools.Shopping
Commercial life is concentrated along Wasfi Al-Tal Street from Khalda Circle to the Arab Bank traffic light, and along Amer Bin Malik Street.Gardens Street
Gardens Street runs from Shmeisani through Tla'a Al-Ali towards Khalda.Terrain
Hilly, with a mix of apartments and villas, according to an expat guide that groups it with Tla'a Al-Ali.How much is rent in Khalda?
| Bedrooms | Median / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | – | 7 |
| 2-bedroom | – | 5 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 1,050 | 11 |
Median asking rent (yearly ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings in Khalda, 10 October 2026; 27 apartment rentals in total. A dash means fewer than 8 listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
About 70% of the 27 rentals we checked say furnished.
How much does it cost to buy in Khalda?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 810 | 80 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | JD 145k | 38 |
| Typical villa | – | 1 |
| Estimated gross yield (3-bed) | 8.7% | – |
From public Hagzi listings in Khalda, 10 October 2026: 80 apartments and 1 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.
Khalda asks 19% below the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Khalda best for?
Families with school-age children
Several international and private schools in the district.Buyers looking for value in the west
Khalda has the lowest median price per m² among the main West Amman areas we checked.Professionals near the University of Jordan side
Close to the north-west university district, per an expat guide.What to know before you move to Khalda
Traffic on main roads
Wasfi Al-Tal Street and Madina Al-Munawara Street can be heavy at peak hours.Few rentals in our data
We found too few two-bedroom rentals in Khalda to publish a median.Hills
Steep streets affect walking and parking.Khalda landmarks, schools and services
Khalda Circle
Start of the Wasfi Al-Tal Street commercial stripWasfi Al-Tal Street
Main shopping and services roadAmer Bin Malik Street
Second commercial streetSchools in or near Khalda
The New English School
Listed by Wikipedia among Khalda's schoolsAl-Ma'aref
Listed by Wikipedia among Khalda's schoolsAl-Mayar
Listed by Wikipedia among Khalda's schoolsMontessori schools
Listed by Wikipedia among Khalda's schoolsNearby areas and comparisons for Khalda
Tla'a Al-Ali
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Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Expat guide: Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda · Wikipedia: Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Khalda like to live in?
Where it is: A district in the north-west of Amman with a population of about 50,000, according to Wikipedia. Schools: Several international and private schools, including The New English School, Al-Ma'aref, Al-Mayar and Montessori schools. Shopping: Commercial life is concentrated along Wasfi Al-Tal Street from Khalda Circle to the Arab Bank traffic light, and along Amer Bin Malik Street. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Khalda, Amman?
The median asking rent in Khalda is about JD 1,050 for a 3-bedroom a month (27 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 Khalda?
Apartments in Khalda ask about JD 810 per m² and a typical three-bedroom at about JD 145k (Hagzi, 80 apartments, 10 October 2026), 19% 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 →
What schools are in or near Khalda?
The New English School, Al-Ma'aref, Al-Mayar, Montessori schools (listed by wikipedia among khalda's schools). Fees and curricula change, so confirm with each school. Apartments near international schools →
What are the downsides of living in Khalda?
Traffic on main roads: Wasfi Al-Tal Street and Madina Al-Munawara Street can be heavy at peak hours. Few rentals in our data: We found too few two-bedroom rentals in Khalda to publish a median. Hills: Steep streets affect walking and parking. Best areas to live in Amman →
Dabouq or Khalda: which is better?
Dabouq asks about 48% more per m² (JD 1,200 against JD 810 in Khalda). A three-bedroom rents for about 3% more in Dabouq (JD 1,085 against JD 1,050 a month in Khalda). A typical three-bedroom asks about JD 235k in Dabouq against JD 145k in Khalda. Compare the areas on the same bedroom count and price per m², and visit both before deciding. Dabouq vs Khalda →
Can foreigners buy property in Khalda?
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 →