Al Aqrabiyah vs Al Khobar Al Shamalia
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Aqrabiyah and Al Khobar Al Shamalia are about 2.1 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al AqrabiyahAl Khobar Al Shamalia
1 bedroomSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 14,000 a year more (58%).
2 bedroomsSAR 34,000.00about SAR 2,833 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 18,000 a year more (53%).
3 bedroomsSAR 48,000.00about SAR 4,000 a monthSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 24,000 a year more (50%).
Known for
Only Al Aqrabiyah: Middle class, Established, Affordable, Community, Traditional
Only Al Khobar Al Shamalia: Expat friendly, Modern, Coastal, Family friendly, Business district
Al Aqrabiyah
Established middle-class area with good amenities
Pros and cons
- Reasonable rental prices
- Good local amenities
- Strong community feel
- Proximity to Aramco
- Good schools
- Mix of housing types
- Less modern infrastructure
- Limited expat services
- Traffic to beach areas
- Older building stock
What residents say
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Al Khobar Al Shamalia
Modern expat hub with excellent infrastructure
Pros and cons
- Modern infrastructure and facilities
- Large expat community
- Close to Corniche and beaches
- Good international schools
- Excellent shopping and dining
- Well-maintained roads
- Higher rental prices
- Traffic during rush hours
- Can be busy on weekends
- Limited parking in popular areas
What residents say
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