New vs City Center
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of New and City Center are about 3.4 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
NewCity Center
1 bedroomSAR 17,000.00about SAR 1,417 a monthSAR 19,000.00about SAR 1,583 a month
City Center is SAR 2,000 a year more (12%).
2 bedroomsSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a month
City Center is SAR 2,000 a year more (7%).
3 bedroomsSAR 42,000.00about SAR 3,500 a monthSAR 46,000.00about SAR 3,833 a month
City Center is SAR 4,000 a year more (10%).
Known for
Only New: Modern, New development, University, Affordable, Young professionals, Family friendly
Only City Center: Central, Shopping, Dining, Convenient, Professionals, Tourist attractions
New
Modern development with contemporary apartments and amenities
Pros and cons
- Modern housing with contemporary design
- Well-planned infrastructure
- Close to King Khalid University
- Growing commercial and entertainment options
- Good value for money
- Family-friendly parks and playgrounds
- Still developing - some amenities incomplete
- Further from traditional city center
- Limited established community
- Ongoing construction in some areas
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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