Quick answer: The areas closest to the University of Jordan are Jubeiha and University Street, which have the widest range of apartments, studios and shared rooms, with prices from JOD 80 for a shared room up to JOD 400 per month for a full apartment.
Whether you are a student looking for your first independent housing, a university employee, or a family who wants to be near their university-age children, the University of Jordan area has options for all of these groups.
The closest neighborhoods in practice
Jubeiha is the closest directly, followed by University Street itself, which has a dense cluster of residential buildings aimed at students and employees. The distance from these areas to the main gate of the university is usually under ten minutes on foot or five minutes by car.
The difference between University Street and inner Jubeiha
University Street itself is slightly more expensive because of its direct proximity and the density of shops and services, while inner Jubeiha (a little farther from the main street) offers lower prices for a small distance difference, usually no more than five extra minutes.
Tip for parents of students from outside Amman
If the student comes from another governorate and the parents are far away, try to choose housing in a building with other trusted residents or a building guard, and make sure the nearest pharmacy and supermarket are close for emergencies.
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