All 19 neighborhoods in Riyadh ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Batha | $576/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Al Shifa | $600/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 3 | Al Khaleej | $656/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 4 | Al Wadi | $656/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 5 | Al Thumama | $704/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 6 | Al Izdihar | $704/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 7 | Al Narjis | $736/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 8 | Al Sulimaniyah | $760/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 9 | Al Aqiq | $800/mo | 1.00x | Avg |
| 10 | Al Yasmin | $840/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 11 | Al Muhammadiyah | $840/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 12 | Al Rawdah | $864/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Al Malqa | $896/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 14 | King Fahad Road | $896/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 15 | Hittin | $920/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 16 | Al Nakheel | $944/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 17 | Diplomatic Quarter | $976/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 18 | Al Olaya | $1,024/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 19 | King Abdullah Financial District | $1,040/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Riyadh is approximately $800/month. Rents range from $576/mo (Al Batha) to $1,040/mo (King Abdullah Financial District).
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Riyadh, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.