Student housing in Amman: prices near the universities
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The short answer
Most students in Amman rent a studio or a small furnished apartment near campus, often shared. The table shows the median yearly asking rent for studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments in the areas around the larger campuses, with a rough monthly figure, from live Hagzi listings. Check what the rent includes and how many months you must pay up front.
Median asking rent near Amman’s universities
| Area | Studio (yearly) | 1 bedroom (yearly) | 2 bedrooms (yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Jordan | — | — | JOD 6,000 ≈ JOD 500 a month 5 listings |
| Amman | JOD 3,000 ≈ JOD 250 a month 26 listings | JOD 8,000 ≈ JOD 667 a month 167 listings | JOD 12,000 ≈ JOD 1,000 a month 662 listings |
These are medians of the asking rents in live Hagzi listings, not agreed rents or official figures. A figure is shown only when at least 5 listings have it. Figures last updated 31 October 2026.
Not enough listings yet for: Al Jubayha, Shafa Badran, Telaa Al Ali, Airport Road, Abu Nsair.
Areas covered
University of Jordan and Al Jubayha (around the University of Jordan and Princess Sumaya University for Technology), Tla’a Al Ali, Shafa Badran (around Applied Science Private University) and Airport Road and Abu Nsair. An area shows a figure only when it has enough listings.
Options students usually choose
- Student residences (سكن طلاب أو سكن طالبات): a room or a shared room, often with bills and internet included and house rules.
- A furnished studio: more privacy, usually the most expensive per person.
- A shared 2 or 3-bedroom apartment: the lowest cost per person if the group is reliable.
What to check
- Whether electricity, water, heating and internet are included, or split between you.
- How you pay: monthly, per semester or for the whole year, and how much deposit is held.
- The lease length: some owners want a full year even if you leave in summer.
- Who signs the lease when you share, and who pays if a flatmate leaves.
- The walk or ride to campus at the time your classes start.
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How much is student housing near the University of Jordan?
See the table above for the current median asking rents in the University of Jordan and Al Jubayha areas. Student residences that charge per bed are listed differently and can cost less per person.
Are student rents monthly?
The table shows yearly figures with a rough monthly equivalent. Many student residences charge per month or per semester; many apartment owners want yearly leases.
Do I need a guarantor as a student?
Some owners ask for a parent’s guarantee or a cheque from a guarantor, especially for students without income. Ask before you visit.
Is it cheaper to share an apartment?
Usually yes per person, but agree in writing who pays what and what happens if someone leaves early.
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