Student Housing Guide in Amman: Best Areas Near Universities and Their Prices

Every year, between August and September, the same scene repeats: a new student or their parents look for housing near the university at the last minute, and discover that most of the good options were booked a month ago. This guide summarizes the actual areas, approximate prices and the differences between each option – in one place instead of gathering the information from ten scattered ads.

Main areas by university

Shared room or full apartment?

A shared room is cheaper and suits a student on their own with a limited budget; each student has a private room and shares the kitchen and living room. A full apartment suits a group of friends who want to split the rent with more privacy – and the cost per person can drop below a shared room if the group is four or more.

When should you start looking?

The best time to search is mid-July to early August, before peak demand. If you search in mid-September, you will very likely find fewer options and higher prices than the same options if you had booked early.

Frequently asked questions

Are electricity and internet bills usually included? It varies from ad to ad – ask clearly before booking and calculate the full monthly total, not the rent alone.

Can a student rent an apartment without a guarantor? In many cases it is possible, especially if you pay a slightly higher deposit, but it depends on each landlord individually.

Where is the best area if I have more than one student in the family at different universities? Jubeiha is a reasonable middle location if the universities are close to each other; otherwise compare the actual distance to each university before choosing.

You can browse all the student housing options currently available and filter by the area closest to your university.