Shmeisani in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Shmeisani suits office workers, renters on a mid-range budget and people who want a central address. Asking prices on Hagzi: a two-bedroom rents for a median of about JD 915 a month (8% below the West Amman median) and apartments ask about JD 830 per m². The sections below cover what living there is like, rent, buying prices, schools and what to weigh up.
Sources: Wikipedia: Abdali area · Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Shmeisani like to live in?
Where it is
One of the four neighbourhoods of the Abdali district in the middle of Amman, with Jabal Al-Hussein, Jabal Al-Lweibdeh and Al-Madineh Al-Riyadiyah.Mixed use
Part of Shmeisani is residential, while the rest holds companies, banks, hospitals, schools and government buildings.Landmarks
Al-Iskan Bank Building, Jordan Hospital, King Abdullah I Mosque, the Parliament of Jordan, the Palace of Justice, the Royal Cultural Center, the Princess Haya Cultural Center and numerous embassies.Gardens Street
Gardens Street starts from the Shmeisani commercial district and runs through Tla'a Al-Ali towards Khalda.Schools
Includes the National Orthodox School and Rosary College for girls.How much is rent in Shmeisani?
| Bedrooms | Median / month | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | JD 625 | 15 |
| 2-bedroom | JD 915 | 37 |
| 3-bedroom | JD 1,000 | 29 |
Median asking rent (yearly ÷ 12) from public Hagzi listings in Shmeisani, 10 October 2026; 81 apartment rentals in total. A dash means fewer than 8 listings. Asking rents, not signed leases.
A two-bedroom in Shmeisani asks about 8% below the West Amman median of JD 1,000. About 62% of the 81 rentals we checked say furnished.
How much does it cost to buy in Shmeisani?
| Measure | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment price per m² | JD 830 | 21 |
| Typical 3-bedroom apartment | JD 155k | 15 |
| Typical villa | – | 0 |
| Estimated gross yield (3-bed) | 7.7% | – |
From public Hagzi listings in Shmeisani, 10 October 2026: 21 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.
Shmeisani asks 17% below the Amman-wide median of JD 1,000 per m².
Who is Shmeisani best for?
Office workers
Banks, companies and government buildings within a short drive.Renters on a mid-range budget
Median rents below Abdoun and Sweifieh.People who want a central address
In the middle of the city.What to know before you move to Shmeisani
Commercial areas are busy
The office and hospital areas are crowded on weekdays.Mixed streets
Residential and commercial streets are close together, so check the specific street.Few apartments for sale in our data
We found about 20 apartments for sale, so price figures are indicative.Shmeisani landmarks, schools and services
Jordan Hospital
Major private hospitalKing Abdullah I Mosque
Landmark mosqueParliament of Jordan
Government buildingRoyal Cultural Center
Cultural venueGardens Street
Starts in the Shmeisani commercial districtSchools in or near Shmeisani
National Orthodox School
In Shmeisani, per WikipediaRosary College for girls
In Shmeisani, per WikipediaNearby areas and comparisons for Shmeisani
Abdali
See rent, prices and the area guide for Abdali.Read more →Jabal Al-Weibdeh
See rent, prices and the area guide for Jabal Al-Weibdeh.Read more →Tla'a Al-Ali
See rent, prices and the area guide for Tla'a Al-Ali.Read more →Um Uthaina
See rent, prices and the area guide for Um Uthaina.Read more →Abdali vs Shmeisani
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Abdoun vs Shmeisani
Rent, prices and feel side by side.Read more →Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Abdali area · Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Shmeisani like to live in?
Where it is: One of the four neighbourhoods of the Abdali district in the middle of Amman, with Jabal Al-Hussein, Jabal Al-Lweibdeh and Al-Madineh Al-Riyadiyah. Mixed use: Part of Shmeisani is residential, while the rest holds companies, banks, hospitals, schools and government buildings. Landmarks: Al-Iskan Bank Building, Jordan Hospital, King Abdullah I Mosque, the Parliament of Jordan, the Palace of Justice, the Royal Cultural Center, the Princess Haya Cultural Center and numerous embassies. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Shmeisani, Amman?
The median asking rent in Shmeisani is about JD 625 for a 1-bedroom, JD 915 for a 2-bedroom, JD 1,000 for a 3-bedroom a month (81 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 Shmeisani?
Apartments in Shmeisani ask about JD 830 per m² and a typical three-bedroom at about JD 155k (Hagzi, 21 apartments, 10 October 2026), 17% 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 Shmeisani?
National Orthodox School, Rosary College for girls (in shmeisani, per wikipedia). Fees and curricula change, so confirm with each school. Apartments near international schools →
What are the downsides of living in Shmeisani?
Commercial areas are busy: The office and hospital areas are crowded on weekdays. Mixed streets: Residential and commercial streets are close together, so check the specific street. Few apartments for sale in our data: We found about 20 apartments for sale, so price figures are indicative. 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 Shmeisani?
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 →