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Al Matar vs Quba

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

The centers of Al Matar and Quba are about 17 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al MatarQuba
1 bedroomSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month

Quba is SAR 2,000 a year more (8%).

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

Quba is SAR 2,000 a year more (5%).

3 bedroomsSAR 54,000.00about SAR 4,500 a monthSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a month

Quba is SAR 2,000 a year more (4%).

Known for

Both: Affordable

Only Al Matar: Airport, Convenient, Modern, Business, Accessible

Only Quba: Historic, Cultural, Religious significance, Traditional

Al Matar

Convenient area near airport, ideal for frequent travelers

Pros and cons

  • Excellent airport access
  • Good road connectivity
  • Ideal for frequent travelers
  • Modern apartments available
  • Growing amenities
  • Competitive rental prices
  • Business-friendly environment
  • Aircraft noise at times
  • Distance from Haram
  • More transient community
  • Industrial character in parts

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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