Marj Al-Hamam in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Marj Al-Hamam suits buyers on a budget, families wanting space and renters seeking lower rents. Asking prices on Hagzi: apartments ask about JD 670 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Marj Al-Hamam area · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Marj Al-Hamam like to live in?
Where it is
District number 27 of the Greater Amman Municipality, in the south-west of the city, bordering Naour, Al-Muqabalain and Wadi Al-Seer.Size
About 53 km² with 16 neighbourhoods and population gatherings, including the Circassians neighbourhood, Alia Housing and Officers Housing, and a population of 82,788.Name
Marj Al-Hamam means 'Meadow of Doves'; Naourian families whose lands were meadows moved here.Part of Amman
Part of the Greater Amman Municipality since 2007.Demand
About 390 Google AI Overview prompts a month in Jordan ask for apartments for sale and for rent in Marj Al-Hamam.How much is rent in Marj Al-Hamam?
We found only 0 apartment rentals in Marj Al-Hamam in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish medians. Rents in nearby areas give a guide: see the price reports.
How much does it cost to buy in Marj Al-Hamam?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 670 | 14 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | JD 130k | 9 |
| Typical villa | – | 1 |
From public Hagzi listings in Marj Al-Hamam, 10 October 2026: 14 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.
Marj Al-Hamam asks 33% below the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Marj Al-Hamam best for?
Buyers on a budget
Apartments ask a median of about JD 670 per m², the lowest we found.Families wanting space
Villas and larger apartments on the south-west fringe.Renters seeking lower rents
Rental searches for Marj Al-Hamam are frequent in Jordan.What to know before you move to Marj Al-Hamam
Distance from the west
A longer drive to Abdoun, Sweifieh and the circles.Few rentals in our data
We found no usable rental listings, so we show only sale prices.Mixed development
Check the specific neighbourhood and building.Marj Al-Hamam landmarks, schools and services
Alia Housing
A residential neighbourhood within the districtOfficers Housing
A residential neighbourhood within the districtNearby areas and comparisons for Marj Al-Hamam
Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Marj Al-Hamam area · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Marj Al-Hamam like to live in?
Where it is: District number 27 of the Greater Amman Municipality, in the south-west of the city, bordering Naour, Al-Muqabalain and Wadi Al-Seer. Size: About 53 km² with 16 neighbourhoods and population gatherings, including the Circassians neighbourhood, Alia Housing and Officers Housing, and a population of 82,788. Name: Marj Al-Hamam means 'Meadow of Doves'; Naourian families whose lands were meadows moved here. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Marj Al-Hamam, Amman?
We found no rentals in Marj Al-Hamam 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 Marj Al-Hamam?
Apartments in Marj Al-Hamam ask about JD 670 per m² and a typical three-bedroom at about JD 130k (Hagzi, 14 apartments, 10 October 2026), 33% 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 →
Who is Marj Al-Hamam best for?
Buyers on a budget: Apartments ask a median of about JD 670 per m², the lowest we found. Families wanting space: Villas and larger apartments on the south-west fringe. Renters seeking lower rents: Rental searches for Marj Al-Hamam are frequent in Jordan. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Marj Al-Hamam?
Distance from the west: A longer drive to Abdoun, Sweifieh and the circles. Few rentals in our data: We found no usable rental listings, so we show only sale prices. Mixed development: Check the specific neighbourhood and building. Best areas to live in Amman →
Can foreigners buy property in Marj Al-Hamam?
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 →