Furnished premium in our listings (asking, per month): 2-bed about JD 85 more, 3-bed about JD 125 more. Groups differ in size and standard, so read this as a rough guide. Calculations are in JD.
How much cash do I need to move into an Amman rental?
For a JD 700 flat with monthly payments, a two-month deposit and you paying a 2% agent fee, about JD 2,268 on day one, around 3.2 times the monthly rent. Change any line to match your lease.
Sources: Hagzi, Numbeo (cost of living) · Numbeo (property); our legal research. See the methodology.
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What each cost is
- Rent in advance
How much you pay at signing depends on the schedule you agree: the sample Amman lease we reviewed has rent due monthly in advance, while landlords may ask for several months or a year up front. - Security deposit
Jordan's tenancy law sets no cap or refund rule for deposits; one to three months of rent is customary, and deductions need evidence. - Agent commission
Licensed real estate offices may charge up to 2% of the annual rent, shared between the parties or paid by either, under the regulation we reviewed. - Utilities and internet
Numbeo puts basic utilities for an 85 m² flat at about JD 91 a month and internet at about JD 22.74. - Furnishing and moving
No data of ours covers these, so the calculator starts them at zero. Enter your own quotes. - Property tax and service charges
Check the contract: the sample lease we reviewed makes the tenant pay property tax, guard and cleaning charges.
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How much cash do I need to rent an apartment in Amman?
Typically the rent for your payment period, a deposit of one to three months, and any agent fee. For a JD 700 flat with monthly payments, a two-month deposit and you paying a 2% agent fee, that is about JD 2,268 on day one. Living guides →
Is there a legal limit on the deposit?
We found no statutory cap or refund rule in the Owners and Tenants Law; customary deposits are one to three months of rent. Write the amount, who holds it and the refund conditions into the contract. Rent deposits →
Who pays the agent in Amman?
Under the regulation we reviewed, the commission can be shared by the parties or paid by either, up to 2% of the annual rent. It is negotiable, so agree it before viewing. Agent fees →
Do I pay rent monthly or yearly?
Listings quote yearly rent, and many contracts list instalments. The sample lease we reviewed had rent due monthly in advance. Ask for a schedule you can afford and write it down. Rental contracts →
What are the running costs after I move in?
Rent plus utilities (about JD 91 a month for basics in an 85 m² flat, per Numbeo) and internet (about JD 22.74). Utilities →
Does a furnished flat cost more?
In our listings, furnished two-bedrooms ask a median of about JD 85 a month more than unfurnished, and three-bedrooms about JD 125 more, though the groups differ in size and standard. Rent prices →