Al Namas vs City Center
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Namas and City Center are about 3.2 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al NamasCity Center
1 bedroomSAR 10,000.00about SAR 833 a monthSAR 19,000.00about SAR 1,583 a month
City Center is SAR 9,000 a year more (90%).
2 bedroomsSAR 16,000.00about SAR 1,333 a monthSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a month
City Center is SAR 14,000 a year more (88%).
3 bedroomsSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 46,000.00about SAR 3,833 a month
City Center is SAR 22,000 a year more (92%).
Known for
Only Al Namas: Affordable, Students, Diverse, Budget friendly, Multicultural, Young professionals
Only City Center: Central, Shopping, Dining, Convenient, Professionals, Tourist attractions
Al Namas
Budget-friendly residential area popular with university students and young workers.
Pros and cons
- Most affordable housing in Abha
- Diverse, international community
- Close to universities
- Entrepreneurial energy
- Budget-friendly services
- Multicultural experience
- Good starter neighborhood
- Basic housing conditions
- Higher population density
- Limited privacy in some housing
- Less developed infrastructure
- Transient community
What residents say
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City Center
Central district with shopping, dining, and government services
Pros and cons
- Central location with excellent connectivity
- Walking distance to tourist attractions
- Abundant shopping and dining options
- Close to government offices and banks
- Good public transportation
- Active cultural scene
- Can be crowded during tourist season
- Higher traffic congestion
- Limited parking in peak hours
- Noise from commercial activities
What residents say
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