Yearly Apartment Rent Prices in Riyadh 2026 by District

Quick answer: the average yearly rent for an apartment in Riyadh ranges from 65,000 to 140,000 SAR depending on the district. The cheapest listed unit starts at 49,000 SAR a year, while the most expensive reaches 330,000 SAR. The gap between the budget and premium tiers is more than double.

The figures below are actual averages of units listed for yearly lease on Kease in August 2026, calculated from the published prices in each district — not general market estimates.

Yearly rent prices in Riyadh by district

District	Average yearly rent	Starting from	Available units
Al Arid	65,005 SAR	57,960 SAR	29
Al Aqiq	68,650 SAR	62,370 SAR	33
Al Mughrizat	69,300 SAR	69,300 SAR	3
Al Nafal	69,963 SAR	65,520 SAR	35
Al Malqa	72,414 SAR	59,400 SAR	39
Qurtubah	75,528 SAR	65,520 SAR	41
Al Mohammadiyah	79,982 SAR	49,000 SAR	9
Al Rabi	92,286 SAR	85,000 SAR	7
Al Taawun	119,494 SAR	100,132 SAR	5
Al Yasmin	122,392 SAR	81,070 SAR	5
Al Mutamarat	130,000 SAR	130,000 SAR	6
Hittin	133,290 SAR	85,000 SAR	12
Irqah	135,000 SAR	135,000 SAR	7
Al Olaya	140,250 SAR	75,000 SAR	4

Districts with fewer than three units are not listed, as their average would not represent the district. Prices change as the available supply changes.

Prices by number of bedrooms

The number of bedrooms makes a bigger difference in a yearly lease than in a monthly rental, because families are the core segment for yearly housing. In the five major northern districts:

District	One bedroom	Two bedrooms	Three bedrooms
Al Arid	from 57,960 (25 units)	73,080 (3 units)	131,339 (one unit)
Al Malqa	from 59,400 (35 units)	—	from 108,779 (4 units)
Al Aqiq	from 62,370 (33 units)	—	—
Al Nafal	from 65,520 (34 units)	—	140,400 (one unit)
Qurtubah	from 65,520 (32 units)	94,000 (3 units)	from 95,000 (6 units)

Two important notes: Qurtubah is the only district with real depth in all three categories — six three-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units. And Al Aqiq offers one-bedroom units only, so families will find no option there.

What explains the differences

Proximity to business hubs

Al Olaya, Al Mutamarat and Al Taawun average between 119,000 and 140,000 SAR, versus 65,000 to 75,000 in the northern districts. The gap is close to double, in exchange for a shorter daily commute.

Number of bedrooms

Going from one bedroom to three raises the rent by roughly 40 to 80 thousand SAR a year within the same district — a bigger difference than moving between two districts in the same tier.

Building standard

Within a single district the range is wide: in Al Mohammadiyah, for example, units start at 49,000 and go up to 136,840 SAR. The difference comes down to the building's age, finishing standard and amenities.

How to bring the cost down

Move one district over: the difference between Qurtubah and Al Arid is about 10,500 SAR a year on average.
Be realistic about the number of bedrooms: an extra room you never use costs you tens of thousands a year.
Search in districts with deep supply: Qurtubah, Al Malqa, Al Nafal, Al Aqiq and Al Arid together hold more than 175 units, and more choice shows in the price.
Negotiate the payment schedule: splitting the rent into instalments does not lower the amount, but it improves your cash flow.
Factor in furnishing costs: the cheaper unfurnished apartment may end up costing you more in the first year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest district for a yearly lease in Riyadh?

Al Arid, with an average of 65,005 SAR a year and the cheapest unit from 57,960 SAR. The cheapest unit city-wide starts at 49,000 SAR in Al Mohammadiyah.

How much is a three-bedroom apartment per year?

From 95,000 SAR in Qurtubah and 108,779 in Al Malqa, rising to above 130,000 in the premium districts.

Is a yearly lease cheaper than a monthly rental?

In terms of the actual monthly cost, usually yes, but it is a longer commitment, and unfurnished units require furnishing and setting up utilities. The full comparison is here.