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About the Area

Looking to buy an apartment in Achrafieh? Achrafieh is one of Beirut's most established residential districts and its strongest owner-occupier market. Much of the housing stock is owned rather than let out, and buyers here are typically purchasing somewhere to live long-term rather than as an investment.

The district sits on the eastern side of the capital across a series of hills, and its character shifts noticeably over short distances. The streets around Sassine Square are busy and commercial, while Sioufi and Furn El Hayek are quieter and residential.

What Apartments Cost

Apartments in Achrafieh currently ask roughly $2,950 to $3,100 per square metre, the highest of the Beirut residential districts covered here. Within the district the spread is wide, with Sursock and Furn El Hayek at the top of the range and addresses further from the main streets asking less for comparable space.

These figures reflect asking prices in current listings rather than recorded sale prices, and the final price is usually negotiated. Based on listings on DoorEast, July 2026.

Where to Look in Achrafieh

• Sassine and around — The commercial centre of the district, convenient for shops, banks and transport. A mix of older buildings and newer construction.
• Sursock — The streets around Sursock Street and the museum. Heritage buildings and the district's highest asking prices.
• Furn El Hayek — One of the district's most sought-after addresses, with quiet streets, heritage buildings and larger apartments. Prices sit at the top of the Achrafieh range.
• Sioufi — Quieter and greener, popular with families. Larger apartments in mid-century buildings, many with balconies looking over the city.
• Rmeil — Older residential streets on the district's northern side, mixing heritage buildings with 1970s blocks.
• Sodeco — Transitional, with more recent construction and generally easier access to the rest of the city.
• Monot — Overlaps Beirut's nightlife strip, and busier in the evenings than the rest of the district.

What You'll Find

Achrafieh's stock skews larger than most Beirut districts. Two and three-bedroom apartments dominate, often in buildings from the 1960s to 1980s with generous room sizes and multiple balconies. Studios and one-bedrooms are less common and usually sit in newer buildings.

Renovation standard is the single biggest variable in price here. Two apartments on the same street at similar asking prices can differ substantially in kitchen, bathroom and electrical condition, so budgeting for work is worth doing before you commit.

Parking and Getting Around

Most buildings in Achrafieh include parking, though the arrangement varies. Some have underground spaces allocated per unit, others assign spots in a shared lot, and a few older buildings have none. Confirm for the specific apartment rather than assuming.

The district is built across hills, which affects daily life more than a map suggests. Much of Achrafieh is walkable to Downtown and Gemmayze, though driving in and out at peak hours is slower.

Before You Buy

Ask about the building's monthly charges, since maintenance, generator subscription and water are billed separately and carry over to you as owner. Check whether the building has any planned works, as older Achrafieh buildings occasionally levy one-off costs to owners for structural or facade repairs. Confirm the power and water arrangements, which vary building to building.