Shared Apartments and Rooms Near Universities in Amman

Quick answer: The cheapest student housing options in Amman are near the University of Jordan (Jubeiha and University Street) and near the Applied Science University and the Maritime Academy in Shafa Badran. Shared-room prices are usually JOD 80–180 per person per month, while a full apartment for three or four students can bring the cost per person below JOD 150.

The start-of-university season each year between August and September puts great pressure on student housing in Amman, and most students and their parents search at the last minute and don’t find clear options gathered in one place. That is exactly the gap we want to fill.

Around the University of Jordan

The first area any new student should know is around the University of Jordan, specifically University Street and Jubeiha. It has the largest cluster of shared apartments and small studios, and its prices are among the cheapest in Amman because the high density of students creates competition among landlords.

Shafa Badran and the Applied Science University

The second area is Shafa Badran, near the Applied Science University and the Jordan Maritime Academy. It is less crowded than Jubeiha but its prices are competitive, with full-apartment options suitable for a group of students who want to split the rent.

Two types of student housing

Two main types of student housing are available: the first is “a room in a shared apartment”, where each student has a private room but the kitchen and living room are shared – the cheapest and most requested option. The second is “a full apartment for group rental”, where a group of friends rent the whole apartment and split the rent between them, which gives more privacy but a slightly higher total cost.

Tips before signing

Practical tips for any student or parent before signing a student housing contract: confirm the actual distance to the university (not just on the map – try the trip yourself or ask about it), ask about the hours of water and electricity availability especially in winter, and check whether internet is included in the price, since it has become a basic, not a luxury.

If you are a student or a parent looking for a suitable option, you can browse all the shared apartments and student housing currently available and filter by the area closest to your university.