Quba is one of the best-known names in Madinah, mainly because of Quba Mosque. For residents, it’s also a lived-in part of the city south of the centre, with homes, schools, shops and palm groves nearby.
This guide covers where Quba is, how to check rent and schools, getting around and what daily life is like. We don’t quote rents, because no official source publishes them by neighborhood; we show you how to check. For other districts, see our Madinah neighborhoods guide.
Quick answer
Short answer: Quba is a mapped neighborhood in southern Madinah, about 3 km from the Prophet’s Mosque on OpenStreetMap. Residents like its links to Quba Mosque and its quieter streets, but traffic around the mosque can be busy at peak times. Check rent with licensed adverts, schools on the Ministry of Education’s admissions rules, and your commute on the Madinah Bus site.
Where Quba is
On OpenStreetMap, Quba appears as a neighbourhood in the south of Madinah, about 3 km in a straight line from the Prophet’s Mosque (OpenStreetMap). Quba Mosque itself sits in the same southern part of the city.
Note
Map labels and municipal district boundaries don’t always match. In OpenStreetMap, Quba Mosque falls inside a neighbouring administrative area, so adverts may describe a home “in Quba” more loosely than the official district map. Check the exact address on your National Address.
Quba at a glance
- Location: southern Madinah, about 3 km from the Prophet’s Mosque (OSM).
- Landmark: Quba Mosque.
- Character: residential streets with palm groves nearby.
- Busy times: around the mosque at peak visiting times.
Checking rent in Quba
There’s no official rent table for Quba. The closest official figure is national: the General Authority for Statistics reports that actual housing rents across Saudi Arabia rose 3.5% in September 2026 compared with a year earlier (GASTAT CPI, September 2026). That is an index of change, not the rent of any home in Quba.
So when a landlord says prices have “gone up a lot”, ask to see what similar homes nearby are listed for. To check prices:
How to check rent in Quba
1
Collect several adverts: for the same home size.
2
Check each licence: on REGA’s ad licence inquiry.
3
Confirm the address: homes advertised as “Quba” may be in a neighbouring district.
4
Compare with nearby areas: to see if you’re paying a location premium.
5
Register the lease on Ejar: as REGA’s provisions require.
REGA’s statutory provisions require leases to be registered on Ejar (REGA). Our rent price guide and housing and Ejar checklist explain more, and our cost of living guide helps you set a monthly budget.
Schools
The Ministry of Education publishes admission rules for residents’ children in public schools (MOE). Private and international schools set their own admissions and fees, so contact them directly and check the school run at the times you’d actually travel. Our schools and tutoring guide helps families compare.
Questions for schools near Quba
- Is there space for your child’s grade this year?
- What documents are required?
- Is school transport available to your street?
- What are the school hours in Ramadan?
Getting around
The Madinah Bus network publishes routes online, so check which stops are near your street and where they go. Many Quba residents also drive. Test your commute at rush hour before signing a lease.
| Pros | Things to check |
|---|---|
| Close to Quba Mosque | Traffic and parking at peak times |
| Quieter residential streets | Exact district on the National Address |
| Palm groves and greenery nearby | Bus stops near your street |
| Reachable from the centre | Your commute at rush hour |
Daily life
Daily life in Quba centres on local shops, mosques and family homes. Weekends can bring more visitors to the area around Quba Mosque. Families often pair a visit with outings elsewhere in the city; our family weekend guide covers Quba and Uhud trips.
Tip
Visit the street you’re considering on a Friday and on a weekday evening. You’ll see the area at its busiest and quietest.
FAQ
Is Quba a good area to live in Madinah?
Many residents value its quieter streets and nearness to Quba Mosque. Check traffic, schools and your commute before deciding.
How far is Quba from the Prophet’s Mosque?
On OpenStreetMap, the Quba neighbourhood point is about 3 km from the Prophet’s Mosque in a straight line.
How do I check rent in Quba?
Compare licensed adverts for the same home size and confirm the exact address on the National Address.
Last checked 24 October 2026. No rents are quoted for Quba; the only rent figure is GASTAT’s national September 2026 index. Distance is a straight-line OSM measurement.
Sources
- https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4020672295
- https://rega.gov.sa/en/rega-services/real-estate-enquiries/inquiry-about-real-estate-advertisement-license/
- https://www.moe.gov.sa/en/education/ResidentsAndvisitors/pages/schoolsadmission.aspx
- https://madinahbus.mda.gov.sa/
- https://rega.gov.sa/en/laws-and-decisions/regulations-and-by-laws/rules/statutory-provisions-regulating-the-relationship-between-the-lessor-and-the-lessee/
- https://www.stats.gov.sa/documents/20117/2435267/CPI+Sep+2026-EN.pdf
- https://livinginmadina.com/madinah-neighborhoods-guide-residents/