Best Neighborhoods to Rent an Apartment in Jeddah (2026)

Jeddah's apartment rental market has 3,664 active listings across 13+ platforms. The citywide median sits at SAR 36,000/year (SAR 3,000/month), lower than Riyadh's SAR 45,000. But Jeddah has its own price spread: Ar Rayan averages SAR 29,400 while Al Nahda hits SAR 58,200.

We ranked every Jeddah neighborhood by median rent, supply depth, price per square meter, and amenity coverage. These 10 stood out.

Budget tier: under SAR 35,000/year

Ar Rayan

• Median rent: SAR 29,400/year (SAR 2,450/month)
• Median area: 221 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 129 (lowest in Jeddah's top 10)
• Supply: 126 listings

Ar Rayan gives you the most space per riyal in Jeddah. At 221 sqm median, units here run larger than anywhere else on this list. The neighborhood skews toward families: 77% of listings have 3+ bedrooms. The tradeoff is lower AC coverage (23%) and location in south Jeddah, farther from the Corniche.

Al Bawadi

• Median rent: SAR 30,000/year (SAR 2,500/month)
• Median area: 525 sqm
• Supply: 154 listings
• Amenities: 55% AC, 54% elevator, 43% parking

Al Bawadi splits between small and large. Nearly half the listings are 1-bedroom (72 units), and another 39% are 2-bedroom. If you want a compact apartment in north Jeddah at SAR 2,500/month, Al Bawadi is one of the few options.

Al Safa

• Median rent: SAR 33,800/year (SAR 2,817/month)
• Median area: 201 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 206
• Supply: 286 listings
• Amenities: 60% parking, 56% elevator, 46% AC

Al Safa has the second-highest supply in Jeddah (286 listings) and a median just under the city average. The bedroom mix is even: 40% one-bedroom, 30% four-or-five-bedroom, with 2-3 bedrooms in between. That range makes it work for both singles and families. It sits in central Jeddah off King Abdulaziz Road.

Mid-range tier: SAR 35,000 to 50,000/year

Al Wahah

• Median rent: SAR 35,000/year (SAR 2,917/month)
• Median area: 198 sqm
• Supply: 114 listings

Al Wahah is a family neighborhood. 73% of listings have 4+ bedrooms, and the median area is 198 sqm. The price is right at the city median. Located in north Jeddah near Al Hamdaniyah, it connects to the rest of the city via the Northern Corniche Road.

Al Marwa

• Median rent: SAR 36,000/year (SAR 3,000/month)
• Median area: 170 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 239
• Supply: 269 listings
• Amenities: 54% parking, 46% elevator

Al Marwa sits right at the citywide median. It has the third-largest supply in Jeddah (269 listings) and an even bedroom mix. 26% of listings are 5+ bedrooms, making it one of Jeddah's go-to neighborhoods for large families. Located in east-central Jeddah off Palestine Street.

Al Hamdaniyah

• Median rent: SAR 40,000/year (SAR 3,333/month)
• Median area: 240 sqm
• Supply: 119 listings
• Amenities: 57% elevator, 50% parking, 49% AC

Al Hamdaniyah is north Jeddah's large-family hub. 52% of listings have 5+ bedrooms, the highest ratio on this list. At SAR 40,000 with 240 sqm median, families who need space without paying Al Salamah or Al Rawdah prices look here.

Al Salamah

• Median rent: SAR 45,000/year (SAR 3,750/month)
• Median area: 146 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 342
• Supply: 276 listings
• Amenities: 61% elevator, 55% AC, 46% parking

Al Salamah has the second-largest supply in central-north Jeddah. The bedroom breakdown is balanced: 29% one-bedroom, 23% two-bedroom, 17% three-bedroom. It sits between the Corniche and Palestine Street, making it one of the better-connected neighborhoods. Elevator coverage is the highest in our list at 61%.

Premium tier: SAR 50,000+/year

Al Zahra

• Median rent: SAR 50,000/year (SAR 4,167/month)
• Median area: 162 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 340
• Supply: 112 listings
• Amenities: 52% elevator, 50% AC, 46% parking

Al Zahra is central Jeddah's premium option. It borders the Corniche and offers walkable access to restaurants and retail along Tahlia Street. 31% of listings are 3-bedroom, making it one of the few premium neighborhoods with real family supply.

Al Rawdah

• Median rent: SAR 51,300/year (SAR 4,275/month)
• Median area: 148 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 389
• Supply: 184 listings

Al Rawdah is the most expensive neighborhood in Jeddah with more than 100 listings. It sits in central-north Jeddah near the King Abdulaziz International Airport road. 28% of listings are 3-bedroom, and the bedroom mix is balanced across all sizes.

Al Nahda

• Median rent: SAR 58,200/year (SAR 4,850/month)
• Median area: 174 sqm
• Price/sqm: SAR 364
• Supply: 130 listings

Al Nahda is Jeddah's priciest neighborhood in our top 10. 33% of listings are 3-bedroom and 24% are 4-bedroom, making it a premium family destination. Located in north Jeddah near Prince Sultan Road, the neighborhood has newer building stock and larger floor plans than central Jeddah options.

Mistakes renters make in Jeddah

Ignoring the Corniche factor. Neighborhoods west of King Abdulaziz Road (Al Zahra, Al Rawdah) cost 30-50% more than neighborhoods east of it (Al Marwa, Al Safa) at similar distances from downtown. Decide if Corniche access matters to you before filtering.

Overlooking south Jeddah. Ar Rayan offers 221 sqm at SAR 29,400. Most renters skip south Jeddah without checking. If your workplace is along the Southern Corniche or near the industrial area, south neighborhoods save you SAR 10,000-20,000/year.

Comparing different bedroom counts. Al Bawadi's SAR 30,000 median is mostly 1-2 bedrooms. Al Wahah's SAR 35,000 median is mostly 4-5 bedrooms. Compare within the same bedroom count using the neighborhood comparison tool.

Quick comparison table

Neighborhood	Median rent (SAR/yr)	Monthly	Median sqm	SAR/sqm	Supply
Ar Rayan	29,400	2,450	221	129	126
Al Bawadi	30,000	2,500	525	62	154
Al Safa	33,800	2,817	201	206	286
Al Wahah	35,000	2,917	198	208	114
Al Marwa	36,000	3,000	170	239	269
Al Hamdaniyah	40,000	3,333	240	191	119
Al Salamah	45,000	3,750	146	342	276
Al Zahra	50,000	4,167	162	340	112
Al Rawdah	51,300	4,275	148	389	184
Al Nahda	58,200	4,850	174	364	130

FAQ

What is the cheapest neighborhood to rent in Jeddah?

Ar Rayan has the lowest median at SAR 29,400/year (SAR 2,450/month) across 126 listings. Units are large (221 sqm median) and skew toward 3+ bedrooms.

How much does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Jeddah?

In Al Bawadi or Al Safa, expect SAR 25,000-30,000/year for a 1-bedroom. In Al Salamah, closer to SAR 35,000-40,000. Browse 1-bedroom apartments in Jeddah for current prices.

Which Jeddah neighborhoods are best for families?

Al Wahah (73% four-or-five-bedroom), Al Hamdaniyah (52% five-plus-bedroom), and Al Marwa (26% five-plus-bedroom) all cater to large families with spacious units at mid-range prices.

Is the Corniche side of Jeddah worth the premium?

Al Zahra and Al Rawdah cost SAR 50,000+ vs. SAR 33,000-36,000 in Al Safa and Al Marwa at similar distances from city center. You pay 40-50% more for walkable Corniche and Tahlia Street access. If your routine centers on the waterfront, it is worth considering. If not, east-of-highway neighborhoods offer better value.

Where can I find apartments under SAR 30,000/year in Jeddah?

Ar Rayan (median SAR 29,400) and Al Bawadi (median SAR 30,000) both sit at or below that threshold. Al Safa's P25 price is SAR 27,000, so the lower end of its supply also fits. Use the rent calculator to check your budget.

All data from Darak, sourced from 13+ Saudi real estate platforms as of March 2026.