Academic Quarter vs KAUST Campus

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

The centers of Academic Quarter and KAUST Campus are about 0.2 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Academic QuarterKAUST Campus

1 bedroomSAR 2,000.00about SAR 167 a monthSAR 2,500.00about SAR 208 a month

KAUST Campus is SAR 500 a year more (25%).

2 bedroomsSAR 3,500.00about SAR 292 a monthSAR 4,000.00about SAR 333 a month

KAUST Campus is SAR 500 a year more (14%).

3 bedroomsSAR 5,000.00about SAR 417 a monthSAR 6,000.00about SAR 500 a month

KAUST Campus is SAR 1,000 a year more (20%).

Both: International

Only Academic Quarter: Academic, Furnished, Flexible leases, Study spaces

Only KAUST Campus: University, Expat friendly, Beach access, Modern facilities, Family friendly

Housing for scholars and students with flexible terms and study spaces

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World-class university campus with modern housing and international community

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