Riyadh Property Market Report 2026

Price intelligence across 164 Riyadh neighborhoods by property type and market trend.

Executive Summary

164
Neighborhoods
84,853
Total Listings
8,006
Apartments for Sale · SAR
  • Average land price in Riyadh is about 5,020 SAR/sqm across 144 neighborhoods.
  • Average villa prices are around 7,331 SAR in the available dataset.
  • Average apartment prices are around 8,007 SAR, with wide differences by neighborhood.
  • The most expensive land neighborhood is Al Safarat; one of the most affordable is Khashm Al An.

Data methodology

  • Prices: historical averages based mainly on Aqar.fm listings, not official transaction records.
  • Index: official KAPSARC residential index where available, usually used as a broad market signal.
  • Resident rating: user/resident ratings from Aqar.fm data, not a government score.
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Prices by Property Type

Property Type Avg. Price Range Neighborhoods YoY change
Apartments for Sale 8,006 SAR 1,659 - 23,809 106 —
Land for Sale 5,020 SAR 150 - 15,500 144 13.4%
Villas for Sale 7,330 SAR 1,458 - 23,690 134 11.3%
Houses for Sale 4,972 SAR 2,586 - 12,037 13 —

Residential Market Index

This table shows the available official KAPSARC residential index. When city-level index data is unavailable, the national index is used as a broad market signal only.

Q2 2023 86.9
Q3 2023 86.7
Q4 2023 86.6
- 2024 90.4
Q1 2024 86.4
Q2 2024 89.3
Q3 2024 91.8
Q4 2024 94.2
PeriodReal Estate Price Index
- 2014100.0
Q1 201498.4
Q2 2014100.3
Q3 2014100.4
Q4 2014100.9
- 201596.7
Q1 201599.2
Q2 201597.5
Q3 201595.3
Q4 201594.8
- 201690.4
Q1 201693.1
Q2 201690.9
Q3 201689.7
Q4 201688.0
- 201785.1
Q1 201785.8
Q2 201784.8
Q3 201784.9
Q4 201784.8
- 201883.4
Q1 201884.4
Q2 201883.9
Q3 201883.1
Q4 201882.3
- 201983.4
Q1 201982.6
Q2 201983.4
Q3 201983.2
Q4 201984.2
- 202084.8
Q1 202084.9
Q2 202085.0
Q3 202084.6
Q4 202084.7
- 202184.9
Q1 202185.1
Q2 202185.1
Q3 202184.5
Q4 202184.7
- 202286.0
Q1 202285.3
Q2 202286.0
Q3 202286.4
Q4 202286.1
- 202386.7
Q1 202386.4
Q2 202386.9
Q3 202386.7
Q4 202386.6
- 202490.4
Q1 202486.4
Q2 202489.3
Q3 202491.8
Q4 202494.2

Most Expensive Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAvg. PriceYoY changeListings
Al Safarat 15,500 SAR/sqm — 0
Al Murabba 15,250 SAR/sqm — 0
Ar Raid 13,000 SAR/sqm — 0
Al Khuzamy 12,000 SAR/sqm — 1345
Ar Rabie 12,000 SAR/sqm 22.1% 3699
Al Ghadir 12,000 SAR/sqm 15.9% 2104
An Nakheel 11,300 SAR/sqm 15.9% 4830
Hittin 11,133 SAR/sqm 16.4% 16178
Al Mohammadiyah 11,000 SAR/sqm 15.4% 3431
Al Malqa 10,250 SAR/sqm 13.0% 57264

More Affordable Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAvg. PriceYoY changeListings
Khashm Al An 150 SAR/sqm — 0
Riyadh 260 SAR/sqm — 0
Al Amajiyah 450 SAR/sqm — 0
King Abdul Aziz 500 SAR/sqm -38.1% 569
Hyt 585 SAR/sqm — 0
Al Haeer 700 SAR/sqm — 0
Uraidh 1,025 SAR/sqm 9.0% 14106
King Khalid International Airport 1,250 SAR/sqm — 0
Ad Difa 1,350 SAR/sqm — 0
Al Ghnamiah 1,400 SAR/sqm — 0

Fastest Growing Neighborhoods

King Khalid International Airport 4,600 SAR/sqm · +37.5% Al Hada 10,000 SAR/sqm · +26.4% Al Hamra 6,500 SAR/sqm · +22.9% Al Shamicy 2,500 SAR/sqm · +22.8% Ar Rabie 12,000 SAR/sqm · +22.1% Ad Dhubbat 5,850 SAR/sqm · +22.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average land price in Riyadh?
Average land price in Riyadh is about 5,020 SAR/sqm based on available neighborhood data.
Which Riyadh neighborhoods are best for property investment?
Start with neighborhoods that have enough listings, positive year-over-year movement and prices still below the premium areas. The tables in this report help narrow the shortlist.
Does this report use actual transactions?
This report uses historical averages and market data available in AqarSouk's database. It should not replace a professional valuation or legal/financial advice.
How can I request a detailed report for a Riyadh neighborhood?
Use the contact link or the request form on neighborhood pages and include the city, neighborhood and property type you care about.