Riyadh average 1-bed rent: SR 55,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +8% Riyadh rents shown as annual figures Rents rise fast on Vision 2030 demand Ejar registration now mandatory for all leases All leases must be registered on the Ejar platform; unregistered contracts are hard to enforce. Rent is often paid yearly or half-yearly in advance. Riyadh average 1-bed rent: SR 55,000/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +8% Riyadh rents shown as annual figures Rents rise fast on Vision 2030 demand Ejar registration now mandatory for all leases All leases must be registered on the Ejar platform; unregistered contracts are hard to enforce. Rent is often paid yearly or half-yearly in advance.
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Riyadh Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Riyadh. The typical one-bedroom rent is SR 55,000 per month, up 8% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Olaya | SR 70,000 | SR 110,000 | +7.6% |
| Al Malqa | SR 65,000 | SR 100,000 | +8.4% |
| King Abdullah Financial District | SR 80,000 | SR 120,000 | +7.2% |
| Al Rawdah | SR 40,000 | SR 60,000 | +8.8% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, SAR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Riyadh
- All leases must be registered on the Ejar platform; unregistered contracts are hard to enforce.
- Rent is often paid yearly or half-yearly in advance.
- Deposits are usually 1 month's rent.
- Rent increases at renewal must follow the Ejar contract terms.
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