Furnished Apartments for Monthly Rent in Al Arid, Riyadh

Al Arid is Riyadh's cheapest district for monthly rent: 29 furnished apartments available at prices starting from 5,739 SAR per month, with an average of 7,193 SAR — around 1,600 SAR per month less than Qurtubah and 1,250 SAR less than Al Malqa. It is also the only one of the major northern districts to offer all three categories: one, two and three bedrooms.

Prices by Number of Bedrooms in Al Arid

Bedrooms	Available Units	Price From	Average Monthly Price
One bedroom	25 units	5,739 SAR	6,794 SAR
Two bedrooms	3 units	8,394 SAR	8,394 SAR
Three bedrooms	One unit	13,558 SAR	13,558 SAR

Prices updated from the units actually listed in August 2026.

The Cheapest in Riyadh, and the Numbers Show Why

The average one-bedroom unit in Al Arid costs 6,794 SAR per month — less than in any other district in the city. The gap against the neighbouring districts adds up quickly over a long stay:

Compared With	Monthly Difference	Difference Over 6 Months	Difference Over a Year
Al Aqiq	926 SAR	5,556 SAR	11,112 SAR
Al Malqa	1,245 SAR	7,470 SAR	14,940 SAR
Al Nafal	1,189 SAR	7,134 SAR	14,268 SAR
Qurtubah	1,593 SAR	9,558 SAR	19,116 SAR

The differences are calculated on district averages. The usual price of this saving is extra time on the road to the business centres in the middle of the city — a trade-off worth working out before you book if your daily commute is tied to a fixed location.

Al Arid vs. Neighbouring Districts

Al Aqiq — average 8,119 SAR, one-bedroom units only and a narrow price range.
Al Malqa — average 8,438 SAR, with wider family options (four three-bedroom units).
Al Nafal — average 8,382 SAR with very tightly clustered prices.
Qurtubah — average 8,786 SAR and the deepest supply in the city (39 units).

Where Is Al Arid and What's Nearby?

Al Arid lies at the far north of Riyadh, bordered by King Salman Road to the south, King Fahd Road to the west and Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Road to the east, and extending north as far as Bunyan Road. It is one of the fastest-growing districts in the north: new subdivisions, wider streets, and newer units with more space than you would get for the same price in the districts closer to the centre. The price of that is extra distance: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is around 15 to 20 minutes away and Al Olaya around 25 to 30 minutes, while its location puts King Khalid International Airport and Princess Nourah University around 20 minutes away.

Services are expanding along with the district: large supermarkets, shopping centres and restaurants on the main roads, international and private schools that have chosen Al Arid as their base, and medical centres within the district, with the major hospitals in the neighbouring districts to the south. The equation is clear: every extra minute on the road is matched by more space and a lower price. Anyone who works in the north of the city or near the airport, or works remotely, gets the best value in Riyadh here.

Who Is Monthly Rental in Al Arid Right For?

Tight budgets: the lowest entry price in the city, at 5,739 SAR per month.
Long stays: the longer the stay, the more the monthly gap compounds — close to 19 thousand SAR a year compared with Qurtubah.
Anyone who needs two bedrooms: three two-bedroom units at 8,394 SAR, a category not available in Al Malqa, Al Nafal or Al Aqiq.
Anyone not tied to a fixed workplace: remote work or flexible hours tip the trade-off in your favour.

Tips for Booking in Al Arid

Work out the commute before the price: the saving is real, but it comes at the cost of distance — make sure it fits your day.
Units near 5,739 SAR are limited: they are the cheapest in the whole city and go first.
Two-bedroom units are a rare option: only three units, with no alternative in the four neighbouring districts.
Check the minimum stay: some units are let with a minimum of one full month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest furnished apartment per month in Al Arid?

Prices start from 5,739 SAR per month for a one-bedroom unit, and the average for this category is 6,794 SAR — the lowest among Riyadh's districts.

Is Al Arid really cheaper than the other districts?

Yes. The district average is 7,193 SAR versus 8,119 in Al Aqiq, 8,438 in Al Malqa and 8,786 in Qurtubah, and the gap adds up to around 19 thousand SAR a year in the widest case.

Are two-bedroom apartments available in Al Arid?

Yes, three units at 8,394 SAR per month — and Al Arid is the only one of the major northern districts currently offering this category.

What is the trade-off for the low price?

The relative distance from the business centres in the middle of the city, which shows up in the daily commute time. If your work is flexible or remote, the trade-off works in your favour.