Al Rawdah vs City Center
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Rawdah and City Center are about 2.5 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al RawdahCity Center
1 bedroomSAR 12,000.00about SAR 1,000 a monthSAR 14,000.00about SAR 1,167 a month
City Center is SAR 2,000 a year more (17%).
2 bedroomsSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a monthSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a month
City Center is SAR 4,000 a year more (22%).
3 bedroomsSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a monthSAR 34,000.00about SAR 2,833 a month
City Center is SAR 8,000 a year more (31%).
Known for
Only Al Rawdah: Gardens, Parks, Family friendly, Green, Active, Healthy
Only City Center: Central, Traditional market, Historical, Convenient, Cultural
Al Rawdah
Garden neighborhood with tree-lined streets, parks, and nature trails. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families with young children.
Pros and cons
- Abundant green spaces and parks
- Safe for children to play outdoors
- Active, health-conscious community
- Tree-lined streets provide shade
- Good for cycling and walking
- Nature-oriented lifestyle
- Limited shopping and dining
- Requires car for most errands
- Higher water bills for gardens
- Maintenance of gardens required
- Distance from commercial areas
- Limited entertainment options
What residents say
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City Center
Central district with markets, government services, and traditional souqs
Pros and cons
- Walking distance to traditional souqs and markets
- Central location with easy access to services
- Rich cultural heritage and historical sites nearby
- Good public transportation connectivity
- Vibrant commercial activity and dining options
- Can be crowded especially during market days
- Limited parking in old souq areas
- Higher traffic during peak hours
- Older buildings may have maintenance issues
What residents say
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