Living in Old Airport
Old Airport, Najma and Mansoura: affordable and busy. Busy neighbourhoods east of the centre near the old airport, with many apartment buildings, restaurants and shops. Among the most affordable central areas.
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Families4.9 / 10
Singles7.4 / 10
Couples4.7 / 10
Investors2.9 / 10
Typical rents in Old Airport
| Home | Typical asking rent |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | QAR 2,800 a month |
| 1-bed apartment | QAR 4,000 a month |
| 2-bed apartment | QAR 5,000 a month |
| 3-bed apartment | QAR 5,950 a month |
| 3-bed villa | QAR 9,750 a month |
| 4-bed villa | QAR 9,250 a month |
Highlights
- Low rents
- Red Line metro
- Restaurants from every cuisine
Good to know
- Affordable
- Metro access
- Close to the airport
Watch out for
- Crowded streets
- Older buildings
- Noise from roads and flights
For families
Budget option for families; check building condition.
For singles
Popular for affordable bachelor and shared housing; check rules per building.
Getting around
Red Line stations at Al Matar Al Qadeem and Umm Ghuwailina.
Commute by car
| West Bay towers | about 20 min |
| Lusail Marina | about 32 min |
| Education City | about 31 min |
| Hamad International Airport | about 14 min |
| Msheireb Downtown | about 13 min |
| Hamad Medical City | about 18 min |
| Industrial Area | about 33 min |
Estimated from distance at typical speeds, without traffic.
Buildings and communities
- Umm Ghwailina Comm (13 listings)
- Al Mansoura / Fereej Bin Dirham (7 listings)
- Old Airport Residential Apartments (5 listings)