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Al Sharafiyah vs Military Housing

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

The centers of Al Sharafiyah and Military Housing are about 1.3 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al SharafiyahMilitary Housing
1 bedroomSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a monthSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a month

Military Housing is SAR 4,000 a year more (22%).

2 bedroomsSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month

Military Housing is SAR 4,000 a year more (14%).

3 bedroomsSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a monthSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a month

Military Housing is SAR 5,000 a year more (13%).

Known for

Only Al Sharafiyah: Elevated, Views, Premium, Exclusive, Hillside

Only Military Housing: Military, Compounds, Secure, Gated, Expat friendly, Exclusive

Al Sharafiyah

Elevated hillside neighborhood with panoramic views, premium properties, and exclusive residential atmosphere.

Pros and cons

  • Spectacular panoramic views
  • Premium quality housing
  • Enhanced air quality and climate
  • Sophisticated community
  • Privacy and exclusivity
  • Higher rental costs
  • Hillside terrain may be challenging
  • Limited commercial amenities within neighborhood

What residents say

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Military Housing

Secure military compounds with excellent facilities

Pros and cons

  • Excellent security and safety
  • Modern compound facilities
  • Strong community atmosphere
  • Sports and recreation centers
  • International-standard housing
  • Schools within compounds
  • Access restricted to military personnel
  • Limited integration with local community
  • Compound rules and regulations
  • Distance from city center

What residents say

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