Villas for Rent in Jeddah

Jeddah's villa rental market in 2026 is being shaped by two forces: expat families relocating for Vision 2030 projects pushing demand in compound stock, and Saudi nationals upgrading from apartments to standalone villas in Al Zahra and Obhur. Asking rents on standalone villas grew 9% YoY in prime districts.

Inventory clusters in three tiers: value family villas in Al Naeem and Al Salamah (SAR 90k–140k/yr), mid-market in Al Hamra, Al Rawdah and Al Zahra (SAR 140k–250k/yr), and premium compound or sea-view villas in North Obhur and Al Shati (SAR 250k–600k+/yr).

• Al Hamra & Al Rawdah — international schools, embassies, mature villa stock.
• Al Shati — Corniche access, sea-view standalone villas, walkable to cafés.
• North Obhur — gated compounds, private beaches, ideal for expat families.
• Al Zahra — newer 4–6 bed villas at competitive per-sqm rent.
• Al Salamah & Al Naeem — budget-friendly family villas with quick commutes.

1. Tell us your brief — bedrooms, district, budget, lease length, furnishing.
2. Curated shortlist of 3–6 villas within 48 hours, all pre-vetted.
3. Accompanied viewings with disclosure of community fees and maintenance terms.
4. Offer, refundable deposit, written inventory list and Ejar registration.
5. Utility transfer (SEC, NWC, internet) coordinated before move-in.
6. Handover with photographed condition report.

• Annual rent: 1 cheque (best price) or 2/4 cheques (3–7% premium).
• Refundable security deposit: typically 1 month rent.
• Brokerage: 2.5% of annual rent + 15% VAT (one-off, tenant).
• Ejar registration: ~SAR 250.
• Compound community fee (if applicable): SAR 1,500–6,000/month.
• Utilities: SEC + NWC averages SAR 800–2,500/month for a 4-bed villa.