How do Amman neighbourhoods compare?
Neighbourhoods differ most on feel and rent. Abdoun and Dabouq ask similar prices per m² (JD 1,200 and JD 1,200), but Abdoun's three-bedroom rents for about JD 1,585 a month against JD 1,085. Khalda asks JD 810 per m², well below Abdoun, and Al Rabieh has the lowest 2-bed rent among the west's main areas at JD 730.
Sources: Hagzi, median asking prices, 10 October 2026.
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| Measure | Abdoun | Dabouq |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 790 | – |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | – |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,585 | JD 1,085 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,200 | JD 1,200 |
| Typical 3-bed | JD 200k | JD 235k |
| Typical villa | JD 1,625k | JD 850k |
Median asking prices from public Hagzi listings, 10 October 2026. A dash means fewer than 8 listings.
Abdoun vs Dabouq, Sweifieh vs Khalda and more
Abdoun vs Sweifieh
Upscale, lively · Busy, shopping| Measure | Abdoun | Sweifieh |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 790 | JD 685 |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | JD 1,000 |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,585 | JD 1,460 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,200 | JD 1,230 |
Dabouq vs Khalda
Leafy, residential · Family, schools| Measure | Dabouq | Khalda |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | JD 1,050 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,200 | JD 810 |
| Typical 3-bed | JD 235k | JD 145k |
| Typical villa | JD 850k | – |
Abdoun vs Dabouq
Upscale, lively · Leafy, residential| Measure | Abdoun | Dabouq |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 790 | – |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | – |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,585 | JD 1,085 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,200 | JD 1,200 |
Deir Ghbar vs Abdoun
Quiet, residential · Upscale, lively| Measure | Deir Ghbar | Abdoun |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 770 | JD 790 |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,000 | JD 1,085 |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | JD 1,585 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,000 | JD 1,200 |
Al Rabieh vs Abdoun
Residential, western · Upscale, lively| Measure | Al Rabieh | Abdoun |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | – | JD 790 |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 730 | JD 1,085 |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 875 | JD 1,585 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 910 | JD 1,200 |
Jabal Amman vs Jabal Al-Weibdeh
Historic, walkable · Artsy, walkable| Measure | Jabal Amman | Jabal Al-Weibdeh |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 700 | JD 650 |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 850 | JD 1,000 |
| 3-bed rent / month | – | JD 1,250 |
Sweifieh vs Khalda
Busy, shopping · Family, schools| Measure | Sweifieh | Khalda |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 685 | – |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,000 | – |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,460 | JD 1,050 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,230 | JD 810 |
Abdali vs Shmeisani
Modern, business · Central, offices| Measure | Abdali | Shmeisani |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 1,225 | JD 625 |
| 2-bed rent / month | – | JD 915 |
| 3-bed rent / month | – | JD 1,000 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 2,400 | JD 830 |
Um Uthaina vs Khalda
Central-west, dining · Family, schools| Measure | Um Uthaina | Khalda |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,000 | – |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,000 | JD 1,050 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,060 | JD 810 |
| Typical 3-bed | JD 202k | JD 145k |
Dabouq vs Al Rabieh
Leafy, residential · Residential, western| Measure | Dabouq | Al Rabieh |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bed rent / month | – | JD 730 |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | JD 875 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,200 | JD 910 |
| Typical 3-bed | JD 235k | JD 170k |
Khalda vs Tla'a Al-Ali
Family, schools · Busy, commercial| Measure | Khalda | Tla'a Al-Ali |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,050 | – |
| Apartment / m² | JD 810 | – |
| Typical 3-bed | JD 145k | – |
Abdoun vs Shmeisani
Upscale, lively · Central, offices| Measure | Abdoun | Shmeisani |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 790 | JD 625 |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | JD 915 |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,585 | JD 1,000 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,200 | JD 830 |
Sweifieh vs Um Uthaina
Busy, shopping · Central-west, dining| Measure | Sweifieh | Um Uthaina |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 685 | – |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,000 | JD 1,000 |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,460 | JD 1,000 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,230 | JD 1,060 |
Deir Ghbar vs Dabouq
Quiet, residential · Leafy, residential| Measure | Deir Ghbar | Dabouq |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed rent / month | JD 770 | – |
| 2-bed rent / month | JD 1,000 | – |
| 3-bed rent / month | JD 1,085 | JD 1,085 |
| Apartment / m² | JD 1,000 | JD 1,200 |
Al Jubeiha vs Khalda
Northern, student · Family, schools| Measure | Al Jubeiha | Khalda |
|---|---|---|
| 3-bed rent / month | – | JD 1,050 |
| Apartment / m² | – | JD 810 |
| Typical 3-bed | – | JD 145k |
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Abdoun vs Dabouq: which is better to live in?
Abdoun is livelier, with cafés, restaurants and malls; Dabouq is leafier and more residential. They ask the same per m² (JD 1,200 in both). A three-bedroom rents for about 46% more in Abdoun (JD 1,585 against JD 1,085 a month in Dabouq). A typical three-bedroom asks about JD 235k in Dabouq against JD 200k in Abdoun. Choose Abdoun for convenience and Dabouq for space, and check your commute and school first. Abdoun vs Dabouq in full →
Is Abdoun more expensive than Sweifieh?
Sweifieh asks about 2% more per m² (JD 1,230 against JD 1,200 in Abdoun). A two-bedroom rents for about 8% more in Abdoun (JD 1,085 against JD 1,000 a month in Sweifieh). A three-bedroom rents for about 9% more in Abdoun (JD 1,585 against JD 1,460 a month in Sweifieh). Abdoun is widely described as Amman's most affluent neighbourhood, while Sweifieh is a busy upscale district known for shopping and nightlife. Abdoun vs Sweifieh in full →
What is the difference between Abdoun and Deir Ghbar?
Abdoun asks about 20% more per m² (JD 1,200 against JD 1,000 in Deir Ghbar). A two-bedroom rents for about 8% more in Abdoun (JD 1,085 against JD 1,000 a month in Deir Ghbar). A three-bedroom rents for about 46% more in Abdoun (JD 1,585 against JD 1,085 a month in Deir Ghbar). Deir Ghbar is a quiet residential neighbourhood right next to Abdoun, so you get a similar address with less activity. Deir Ghbar vs Abdoun in full →
Khalda or Dabouq: which is cheaper to buy in?
Dabouq asks about 48% more per m² (JD 1,200 against JD 810 in Khalda). A typical three-bedroom asks about JD 235k in Dabouq against JD 145k in Khalda. Khalda is a family-oriented district with several international and private schools; Dabouq is known for detached homes and oak woodland. Dabouq vs Khalda in full →
Shmeisani or Abdali: which is better for living near offices?
Both are central. Shmeisani is an established district of offices, apartment buildings and services, while Abdali is a redeveloped district around Abdali Boulevard and Abdali Mall. A one-bedroom rents for about 96% more in Abdali (JD 1,225 against JD 625 a month in Shmeisani). Abdali asks about 189% more per m² (JD 2,400 against JD 830 in Shmeisani). Abdali figures rest on fewer listings, so treat them with care. Abdali vs Shmeisani in full →
Which is better for families, Khalda or Um Uthaina?
Khalda is known as family-oriented, with several international and private schools nearby, and Um Uthaina is a central-west district close to the restaurants of Madina Street. Um Uthaina asks about 31% more per m² (JD 1,060 against JD 810 in Khalda). A three-bedroom rents for about 5% more in Khalda (JD 1,050 against JD 1,000 a month in Um Uthaina). Pick by school location and commute. Um Uthaina vs Khalda in full →
How do I compare Amman neighbourhoods fairly?
Compare like with like: the same bedroom count for rent, price per square metre rather than total price for sales, and the same furnishing level. Check how many listings sit behind each figure, because small samples swing. All figures here are medians of asking prices, not final prices. Our methodology →
Where can I compare rents and prices for every area?
The price reports table lists rent for one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, price per square metre, typical three-bedroom and villa prices and estimated yield for every area with enough listings, from JD 730 to JD 1,085 for a two-bedroom. Price reports →