Al Arid vs Quba
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Arid and Quba are about 9.1 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al AridQuba
1 bedroomSAR 30,000.00about SAR 2,500 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month
Quba is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (7%).
2 bedroomsSAR 44,000.00about SAR 3,667 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month
Quba is SAR 4,000 a year cheaper (9%).
3 bedroomsSAR 62,000.00about SAR 5,167 a monthSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a month
Quba is SAR 6,000 a year cheaper (10%).
Known for
Both: Affordable
Only Al Arid: Modern, Residential, Family friendly, Developing, Northern
Only Quba: Historic, Cultural, Religious significance, Traditional
Al Arid
Modern northern residential area with growing amenities
Pros and cons
- Modern infrastructure and planning
- Competitive rental prices
- Good schools nearby
- Quieter than central areas
- Expanding amenities and services
- Family-friendly environment
- Wide streets and parking
- Distance from Haram (15-20 min drive)
- Still developing in some sections
- Limited public transportation
- Need car for daily activities
What residents say
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Quba
Historic area near Quba Mosque with heritage value
Pros and cons
- Historic Islamic significance
- Proximity to Quba Mosque
- More affordable than central areas
- Mix of traditional and modern
- Good local amenities
- Authentic cultural experience
- Further from Prophet's Mosque
- Less international amenities
- Public transport limited
- Some areas still developing
What residents say
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