How do I rent an apartment in Amman?
Set a budget, view several apartments, check the owner and the agent's licence, agree the rent, lease, deposit and payment schedule in writing, then sign and pay. Rents are quoted per year, a deposit of about one month is common, and most leases run twelve months. West Amman two-bedrooms ask JD 730 to JD 1,085 a month.
Sources: Expat Exchange: renting in Jordan · Expat Arrivals · Hagzi · Numbeo (cost of living).
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How to rent an apartment in Amman, step by step
- Step 1
Set a budget and shortlist areas
Rents are quoted per year, so divide by 12. West Amman two-bedrooms ask a median JD 730–1,085 a month; city-wide one-bedrooms run JD 174–328 (Numbeo). - Step 2
View and compare
Visit more than one apartment, at different times of day. Check water pressure, hot water, heating, parking, noise and the commute, and ask exactly what the rent includes. - Step 3
Check ownership and the agent
Ask who owns the apartment and see the agent's licence. Real estate brokers in Jordan are required to hold one. - Step 4
Agree the terms in writing
Agree the rent, lease length, payment schedule, deposit and who pays the agent's fee, and put each in the contract. - Step 5
Sign and pay
Read the whole contract before signing. A deposit of about one month's rent is the most commonly reported figure. Keep receipts for every payment. - Step 6
Move in
Record electricity and water meter readings, photograph the apartment and sign an inventory if it is furnished. Put utilities and internet in your name.
What you need to rent in Amman
- Passport
A copy of your passport; landlords usually ask for one. - Proof of income
Proof of employment or income, and sometimes a rental application. - Residency or visa
Landlords may ask for your residence status; renting does not need government approval, unlike buying. - Deposit and first payment
Be ready to pay the deposit and the first rent instalment at signing; many landlords expect the year's rent upfront or in a few payments.
What renting in Amman costs
Rent
Median asking rents: JD 700 for a one-bedroom, JD 1,000 for a two-bedroom and JD 1,290 for a three-bedroom in West Amman (Hagzi, 10 October 2026).Deposit
About one month's rent.Utilities
About JD 91 a month in an 85 m² apartment plus about JD 22.74 for internet (Numbeo).Agent fee
Negotiable; ask first.Related guides
Rental contracts in Jordan
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How do I rent an apartment in Amman?
Shortlist by area and budget, view in person, confirm what the rent includes, check the owner and the agent's licence, agree the lease, deposit and payment schedule in writing, then sign and pay. Rents are usually quoted per year and most leases run twelve months. This guide →
What documents do I need to rent an apartment in Amman?
Typically a copy of your passport and proof of employment or income, sometimes with a rental application. Foreigners can rent without the government approval that buying property needs. Rent in Amman →
How much deposit do landlords ask for in Amman?
About one month's rent is the most commonly reported figure; some landlords ask for more. It should be refundable if there is no damage, and the amount and refund terms belong in the contract. Sources differ, with one guide reporting one to two months. Rental deposits →
Do I pay rent monthly or yearly in Amman?
Usually yearly: all 1,371 rentals we checked on Hagzi were priced per year, and landlords commonly expect the whole year upfront or in a few instalments. Paying monthly is possible with some landlords but can raise the price. Rental contracts →
Do tenants pay an agent fee in Amman?
It depends on the agent and the landlord. The Real Estate Offices Organization Regulation caps a lease commission at 2% of the annual rent (and JD 1,000), charged to either party or shared, so ask before viewing, get it in writing and check the agent's licence. Agent fees →
Do I need a lawyer to rent an apartment in Jordan?
It is not mandatory, but a lawyer can review the lease, check it is sound and explain your rights, especially if you do not know Jordanian rental law. Tenant rights →
How long is a typical lease in Amman?
Most run one year with an option to renew. Once signed they can be hard to exit, and shorter leases can cost noticeably more per month, as much as 30% on six-month terms according to one expat guide. Short-term rentals →
How do I avoid rental scams in Amman?
Never pay before seeing the apartment and the owner's or agent's documents, be wary of prices far below the area median, and keep receipts. Check the agent's licence and ask for the lease in writing before paying a deposit. Avoiding rental scams →