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Al Rawdah vs City Center

Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.

The centers of Al Rawdah and City Center are about 1.4 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al RawdahCity Center
1 bedroomSAR 16,000.00about SAR 1,333 a monthSAR 15,000.00about SAR 1,250 a month

City Center is SAR 1,000 a year cheaper (6%).

2 bedroomsSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a monthSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a month

City Center is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (8%).

3 bedroomsSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month

City Center is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (5%).

Known for

Only Al Rawdah: New development, Modern, University, Young professionals, Contemporary

Only City Center: Central, Shopping, Convenient, Professionals, Traditional

Al Rawdah

Modern development with contemporary housing and amenities

Pros and cons

  • Brand new modern apartments and villas
  • Contemporary building standards and amenities
  • Well-planned infrastructure and green spaces
  • Close to Jazan University
  • Growing commercial district
  • Good investment potential
  • Still developing - some amenities incomplete
  • Further from city center and corniche
  • Limited established community
  • Construction activity in surrounding areas
  • Higher rents than older neighborhoods

What residents say

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City Center

Central commercial district with shopping and services

Pros and cons

  • Central location with easy access to all services
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Close to government offices and banks
  • Abundant shopping and dining options
  • Traditional souqs for authentic experience
  • Busy and noisy environment
  • Traffic congestion during peak hours
  • Limited parking availability
  • Fewer green spaces
  • Older building infrastructure in some areas

What residents say

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