Al Aqrabiyah vs Al-Thuqbah
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Aqrabiyah and Al-Thuqbah are about 2.3 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al AqrabiyahAl-Thuqbah
1 bedroomSAR 24,000.00about SAR 2,000 a monthSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a month
Al-Thuqbah is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (8%).
2 bedroomsSAR 34,000.00about SAR 2,833 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month
Al-Thuqbah is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (6%).
3 bedroomsSAR 48,000.00about SAR 4,000 a monthSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a month
Al-Thuqbah is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (6%).
Known for
Both: Affordable
Only Al Aqrabiyah: Middle class, Established, Community, Traditional
Only Al-Thuqbah: Central, Local, Budget friendly, Mixed use
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-Thuqbah
Affordable central neighborhood with local character
Pros and cons
- Affordable rental options
- Central location
- Local markets and shops
- Good public transportation links
- Mix of cultures
- Authentic local experience
- Older buildings in some areas
- Can be congested
- Limited western amenities
- Some areas need renovation
What residents say
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