Tabarbour in brief: what it is like and what it costs
Tabarbour suits budget renters, buyers on a budget and shoppers and traders. 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: Tabarbour · Hagzi. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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What is Tabarbour like to live in?
Where it is
In the north of the capital, at about 920 metres above sea level.Economy
Home to many shops and described as a vital shopping centre; the headquarters of the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces is here.History
The name is said to mean a rocky wasteland the axe cannot penetrate, and the area is nicknamed 'the treasury' after buried Ottoman-era gold.Sights
The Roman Mausoleum of the Nuegis, dating from the third century AD.Environment
Wikipedia notes that quarries cause pollution for residents of the Al-Ghaba Tabarbour neighbourhood.Demand
Searches for apartments in Tabarbour are common in Jordan: about 320 Google AI Overview prompts a month for rent around JD 150 and about 260 for sale, many asking for homes from the owner direct.How much is rent in Tabarbour?
We found only 0 apartment rentals in Tabarbour 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 Tabarbour?
We found only 2 apartments and 0 villas for sale in Tabarbour in our 10 October 2026 snapshot, too few to publish prices. See the buying guide for city-wide prices, fees and rules.
Who is Tabarbour best for?
Budget renters
Rental searches around JD 150 a month are common.Buyers on a budget
Sale searches around JD 30,000 are common, often from the owner.Shoppers and traders
A busy retail district.What to know before you move to Tabarbour
Busy and crowded
A large retail and residential district.Quarries
Pollution is noted in one neighbourhood.No listing data in our snapshot
We found no rentals or sales, so we publish no medians.Tabarbour landmarks, schools and services
Mausoleum of the Nuegis
Third-century Roman mausoleumTabarbour shopping streets
A busy retail centreNearby areas and comparisons for Tabarbour
Sources for this guide: Wikipedia: Tabarbour · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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What is Tabarbour like to live in?
Where it is: In the north of the capital, at about 920 metres above sea level. Economy: Home to many shops and described as a vital shopping centre; the headquarters of the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces is here. History: The name is said to mean a rocky wasteland the axe cannot penetrate, and the area is nicknamed 'the treasury' after buried Ottoman-era gold. Compare neighbourhoods →
How much is rent in Tabarbour, Amman?
We found no rentals in Tabarbour 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 Tabarbour?
We found too few apartments for sale in Tabarbour (2) 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 Tabarbour best for?
Budget renters: Rental searches around JD 150 a month are common. Buyers on a budget: Sale searches around JD 30,000 are common, often from the owner. Shoppers and traders: A busy retail district. Best areas to live in Amman →
What are the downsides of living in Tabarbour?
Busy and crowded: A large retail and residential district. Quarries: Pollution is noted in one neighbourhood. No listing data in our snapshot: We found no rentals or sales, so we publish no medians. Best areas to live in Amman →
Can foreigners buy property in Tabarbour?
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 →