Best Neighborhoods to Rent an Apartment in Madinah (2026)

Madinah's apartment rental market has 335 active listings across 4 platforms. The citywide median sits at SAR 26,400/year (SAR 2,200/month), nearly identical to Makkah and 41% lower than Riyadh.

Like Makkah, the market is compact. Ten neighborhoods cover most of the supply, with the largest (Al Areedh) holding 26 listings. Proximity to Al Masjid An Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque) is the main price driver.

The top neighborhoods

Sikkat Al Hadeed

• Median rent: SAR 19,500/year (SAR 1,625/month)
• Supply: 8 listings

Sikkat Al Hadeed (the Railway district) has the lowest median in Madinah. Supply is thin at 8 listings, but the pricing makes it Madinah's most affordable option. Located east of the city center near the Haramain Railway station.

Al Areedh

• Median rent: SAR 24,000/year (SAR 2,000/month)
• Supply: 26 listings (largest in Madinah)

Al Areedh has the most rental supply in Madinah. At SAR 24,000 and 26 listings, it gives renters the widest selection in the city. The neighborhood sits south of the Haram area and has grown as a residential hub.

Al Difa

• Median rent: SAR 25,000/year (SAR 2,083/month)
• Supply: 25 listings

Al Difa has nearly as much supply as Al Areedh (25 vs. 26 listings) at a slightly higher price. Located in western Madinah, it offers an alternative to the eastern neighborhoods.

Shawran

• Median rent: SAR 25,000/year (SAR 2,083/month)
• Supply: 13 listings

Shawran matches Al Difa on price with less supply. The neighborhood sits in southwestern Madinah.

King Fahd

• Median rent: SAR 26,400/year (SAR 2,200/month)
• Supply: 17 listings

King Fahd sits exactly at the city median. Its location along King Fahd Road gives it highway access to the rest of the city and the Haramain Railway station.

Al Mab'outh

• Median rent: SAR 30,000/year (SAR 2,500/month)
• Supply: 19 listings

Al Mab'outh is the start of Madinah's premium tier. Its proximity to the Haram area justifies the 14% premium over the city median. 19 listings give it reasonable supply for Madinah's market.

Al Ranuna

• Median rent: SAR 30,000/year (SAR 2,500/month)
• Supply: 17 listings

Al Ranuna matches Al Mab'outh on price. Located west of the Prophet's Mosque area, it offers Haram-adjacent living at SAR 30,000.

Al Salam

• Median rent: SAR 30,000/year (SAR 2,500/month)
• Supply: 17 listings

Al Salam is the third neighborhood at the SAR 30,000 mark. It sits north of the Haram area and attracts renters who want walking-distance access to the mosque.

Al Khalidiyyah

• Median rent: SAR 30,300/year (SAR 2,525/month)
• Supply: 14 listings

Al Khalidiyyah prices just above the SAR 30,000 cluster. Located in central Madinah, it offers a balance between Haram proximity and residential quiet.

Mudhainib

• Median rent: SAR 34,000/year (SAR 2,833/month)
• Supply: 15 listings

Mudhainib is the most expensive neighborhood in our list. Located west of the city center, its SAR 34,000 median reflects newer building stock and proximity to the western approach to the Haram.

What makes Madinah different

Haram proximity is everything. Al Mab'outh, Al Ranuna, and Al Salam all cluster at SAR 30,000 because they sit near the Prophet's Mosque. Neighborhoods farther out (Al Areedh, Al Difa) cost SAR 24,000-25,000. The SAR 5,000-6,000 gap is the Haram premium.

Smallest market of the five cities. With 335 total listings, Madinah has 2% of Riyadh's supply. When a good listing appears, it moves fast. Check Darak daily rather than weekly.

Railway station access matters. Sikkat Al Hadeed's low prices reflect its distance from the Haram, but renters who commute to Jeddah or Makkah via the Haramain Railway benefit from the proximity to the station.

Quick comparison table

Neighborhood	Median rent (SAR/yr)	Monthly	Supply
Sikkat Al Hadeed	19,500	1,625	8
Al Areedh	24,000	2,000	26
Al Difa	25,000	2,083	25
Shawran	25,000	2,083	13
King Fahd	26,400	2,200	17
Al Mab'outh	30,000	2,500	19
Al Ranuna	30,000	2,500	17
Al Salam	30,000	2,500	17
Al Khalidiyyah	30,300	2,525	14
Mudhainib	34,000	2,833	15

FAQ

How much does rent cost in Madinah?

The citywide median is SAR 26,400/year (SAR 2,200/month). Prices range from SAR 19,500 in Sikkat Al Hadeed to SAR 34,000 in Mudhainib.

Which Madinah neighborhood is closest to the Haram?

Al Mab'outh, Al Salam, and Al Ranuna are the closest neighborhoods in our list with rental supply. All three have a median rent of SAR 30,000/year.

Is Madinah cheaper than Makkah for renting?

They are nearly identical. Madinah's median (SAR 26,400) is slightly higher than Makkah's (SAR 26,000). Both are 40%+ cheaper than Riyadh.

All data from Darak, sourced from 4 Saudi real estate platforms as of March 2026.