Apartment renovation in Riyadh typically costs SAR 900–2,500 per square meter depending on scope — a light refresh (paint, flooring) sits at the lower end, while a full renovation including kitchen, bathrooms and electrical rewiring sits at the higher end.
Apartment renovation costs are quoted per square meter more often than as a flat number, because the same 120 m² apartment can cost very different amounts depending on what’s being touched.
What’s Included at Each Price Tier
A cosmetic refresh — paint, minor flooring repair, fixture updates — runs SAR 900–1,300/m². A mid-tier renovation adding kitchen and bathroom upgrades, new flooring throughout, and updated electrical typically lands at SAR 1,300–2,000/m². A full renovation including layout changes, all-new MEP, and higher-end finishes reaches SAR 2,000–2,500/m² and above.
Hidden Costs to Budget For
Permit fees, temporary storage if the unit stays occupied, and unexpected structural or plumbing issues discovered once walls are opened are the three most common budget surprises. A pre-renovation survey should flag most of these before a contract is signed.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Square-meter ranges help with initial budgeting, but a fixed-scope quote after a site visit is the only number worth planning around. See our Apartment Renovation & Fit-Out service.
Generally yes, since apartments have less exterior/structural work and smaller MEP runs.
A mid-tier renovation of a standard 2–3 bedroom apartment typically takes 3–6 weeks.