“What’s the average rent in Madinah?” is one of the first questions newcomers ask. The honest answer is that there’s no official rent figure for each neighborhood, and the numbers you see online are often out of date, unverified or based on a handful of adverts.
What you can do is check prices yourself, quickly and reliably. This guide shows you how, using official data where it exists and like-for-like comparisons where it doesn’t.
Quick answer
Short answer: No official source publishes rents by neighborhood for Madinah. GASTAT’s national index showed actual housing rents up 3.9% in the year to August 2026, which helps judge increases. To check prices, compare licensed adverts for the same size and type of home in two or three neighborhoods, then confirm the agreed rent in an Ejar contract.
What official data can tell you
The General Authority for Statistics publishes the Consumer Price Index each month, including a rent group. In August 2026, GASTAT reported actual housing rents up 3.9% year on year and 0.2% on the month (GASTAT).
These are national figures. They help you judge whether a proposed renewal increase is in line with the wider market, but they don’t tell you what a particular flat in a particular neighborhood is worth.
National rent index, August 2026 (GASTAT)
3.9%
actual rents, year on year
0.2%
actual rents, month on month
Why neighborhood prices vary
Rents in Madinah vary with factors you can check for yourself:
- Distance to the Prophet’s Mosque: central homes face crowds and higher demand in peak seasons.
- Building age and condition: newer buildings and well-kept air conditioning matter in the heat.
- Size and layout: bedrooms, majlis space and parking.
- Furnishing: furnished and unfurnished flats aren’t comparable.
- Transport: being near a Madinah Bus route can reduce car costs.
Our neighborhoods guide explains how the city’s areas differ.
How to check prices by neighborhood
A one-week price check
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Fix one spec: for example, two bedrooms, unfurnished, with parking.
2
Pick two or three neighborhoods: that suit your work and school.
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Collect licensed adverts: check each on REGA’s ad licence inquiry.
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Call or visit: confirm the rent, what’s included and the payment schedule.
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Record it in a table: neighborhood, size, condition, rent and extras.
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Negotiate: using the comparable offers you’ve found.
| What to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood and street | Commute, crowds and services |
| Size and bedrooms | Like-for-like comparison |
| Furnished or not | Changes the rent significantly |
| What’s included | Utilities, maintenance, parking |
| Payment schedule | Affects your cash flow |
| Advert licence status | Filters out fake listings |
Rent rules that affect renewals
REGA’s statutory provisions include a rent freeze on existing contracts, but they state that this part applies to properties in Riyadh unless extended by a later decision (REGA). In Madinah, check REGA’s latest announcements and read your contract’s rent and renewal clauses.
The same provisions say contracts renew automatically unless either party gives notice at least 60 days before the end date. Diary that date so you have time to negotiate.
Rental rules to remember
- Ejar: standard contracts documented on Ejar are enforceable instruments (MoMAH).
- Notice: at least 60 days before the end date to stop auto-renewal (REGA).
- Brokers: verify on REGA’s broker inquiry.
Warning
Be cautious of any website quoting exact “average rents” for each Madinah neighborhood without a source. Use them, at most, as a starting point for your own checks.
Confirm the rent in writing
The only rent that counts is the one in your registered contract. Make sure the rent, term and payment schedule on Ejar match what you agreed. Our housing checklist explains what else to check before you sign.
Tip
Ask each landlord what the rent was on the previous contract. It tells you how much room there is to negotiate.
FAQ
What is the average rent in Madinah?
No official source publishes average rents by neighborhood. Compare licensed adverts for similar homes in your chosen areas.
How much have rents gone up in Saudi Arabia?
GASTAT reported actual housing rents up 3.9% nationally in the year to August 2026.
Can my landlord raise the rent at renewal in Madinah?
REGA’s rent freeze applies to Riyadh unless extended. In Madinah, check your contract terms and REGA’s latest announcements.
Last checked 13 October 2026. No neighborhood rent figures are given because no official source publishes them.
Sources
- https://www.stats.gov.sa/documents/20117/2435267/CPI+Aug+2026-EN.pdf/4af79137-b647-6e2f-859d-50a3eb55b4a3?version=1.0
- https://rega.gov.sa/en/rega-services/real-estate-enquiries/inquiry-about-real-estate-advertisement-license/
- https://rega.gov.sa/en/rega-services/eservices/inquiring-about-real-estate-broker-real-estate-broker-license/
- 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://momah.gov.sa/en/news/ejar-standardized-contracts-and
- https://madinahbus.mda.gov.sa/