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Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Dubai

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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Oxford Residence 2 - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Oxford Residence 2 - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Oxford Residence 2 - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Modern Studio | Oxford Residence 2 | Road View

    Dar Al Khobra Real Estate logo image

    Oxford Residence 2, District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    389 sqft

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Dania District 2 - Midtown - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Dania District 2 - Midtown - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Dania District 2 - Midtown - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Street-Facing Studio | Dania 2 | Best Price

    Dar Al Khobra Real Estate logo image

    The Dania District 2, Midtown, Dubai Production City (IMPZ), Dubai

    studio

    1

    441 sqft

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in May Residence 2 - May Residence - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in May Residence 2 - May Residence - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in May Residence 2 - May Residence - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Limited Offer | Fully Furnished | Prime location

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    Blue Crown Real Estate logo image

    May Residence 2, May Residence, District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    422 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Salem Tower - Al Nahda 2 - Al Nahda - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Salem Tower - Al Nahda 2 - Al Nahda - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Salem Tower - Al Nahda 2 - Al Nahda - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    DEWA FREE STUDIO AVAILABLE NEAR POND PARK 40K CALL

    Falcon Heights Properties FZC logo image

    Al Salem Tower, Al Nahda 2, Al Nahda, Dubai

    studio

    1

    500 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Rigga - Deira - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Rigga - Deira - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Rigga - Deira - Dubai
    5

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Studio Apartment in Deira for Rent | 40k only

    BAIT AL SAHER PROPERTIES logo image

    Al Rigga, Deira, Dubai

    studio

    1

    215 sqft

    Listed 6 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Royal Residence 1 - Royal Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Royal Residence 1 - Royal Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Royal Residence 1 - Royal Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
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    Apartment

    39,999 yearly

    SPACIOUS | STUDIO WITH BALCONY | ROYAL RESIDENCE 1

    Royal Manor Real Estate Broker logo image

    Royal Residence 1, Royal Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    408 sqft

    Listed 8 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 10 Tower 2 - Elite Sports Residence 10 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    1

    Apartment

    39,000 yearly

    Furnished Studio // With Balcony // Elite 10

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    Elite Sports Residence 10 Tower 2, Elite Sports Residence 10, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    478 sqft

    Listed 10 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Qasr Sabah 3 - Qasr Sabah - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Qasr Sabah 3 - Qasr Sabah - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Qasr Sabah 3 - Qasr Sabah - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    High Floor | Unique Layout | Ready to Move in

    Driven Properties logo image

    Qasr Sabah 3, Qasr Sabah, Dubai Production City (IMPZ), Dubai

    studio

    1

    398 sqft

    Julieta Dayana Olmedo Marengo

    Listed 10 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Time 1 - Dubai Land Residence Complex - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Time 1 - Dubai Land Residence Complex - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Time 1 - Dubai Land Residence Complex - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    35,999 yearly

    13 Months-New Buidling-Balcony-Flexible Payments

    Premium

    OPALZ PROPERTIES L.L.C logo image

    Time 1, Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai

    studio

    1

    300 sqft

    Shaban Ali

    Listed 11 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 2 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 2 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 2 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Ready Studio | Balcony | Elite Residence 2

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    Elite Sports Residence 2, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    481 sqft

    Listed 12 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lakeside Tower A - Lakeside Residence - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lakeside Tower A - Lakeside Residence - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lakeside Tower A - Lakeside Residence - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    36,950 yearly

    Furnished Studio I Vacant Will be 20th june

    Royal Place Real Estate logo image

    Lakeside Tower A, Lakeside Residence, Dubai Production City (IMPZ), Dubai

    studio

    1

    365 sqft

    Listed 12 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Rose Building - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Rose Building - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Rose Building - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    STUDIO I AL JADDAF I GOOD OFFER

    RIVORA REALTY logo image

    Rose Building, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    studio

    1

    291 sqft

    Listed 12 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Building K10 - Greece Cluster - International City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Building K10 - Greece Cluster - International City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Building K10 - Greece Cluster - International City - Dubai
    5

    Apartment

    33,000 yearly

    Studio for Rent | Greece Cluster | 484.38 Sqft |

    HUNDRED GATES REAL ESTATE L.L.C logo image

    Building K10, Greece Cluster, International City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    484 sqft

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Skyz by Danube - Arjan - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Skyz by Danube - Arjan - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Skyz by Danube - Arjan - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    PRIME LOCATION | SPACIOUS | MODERN LAYOUT

    ELITE VENTURE PROPERTIES L.L.C logo image

    Skyz by Danube, Arjan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    348 sqft

    Jerin Shan

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Arezzo 2 - Tuscan Residences - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Arezzo 2 - Tuscan Residences - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Arezzo 2 - Tuscan Residences - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Large Studio - Family building Arezzo 2

    Unicon Real Estate Broker logo image

    Arezzo 2, Tuscan Residences, District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    551 sqft

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Champions Tower 1 - Champions Towers - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Champions Tower 1 - Champions Towers - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Champions Tower 1 - Champions Towers - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    36,000 yearly

    FULLY FURNISHED | MODERN STUDIO | SPACIOUS LAYOUT

    ELITE VENTURE PROPERTIES L.L.C logo image

    Champions Tower 1, Champions Towers, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    416 sqft

    Ahmad Manzoor

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 3 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 3 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 3 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    6

    Apartment

    39,000 yearly

    Furnished | High Floor | Discounted Price

    Stone Bridge Real Estate logo image

    Elite Sports Residence 3, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    444 sqft

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lynx Residence - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lynx Residence - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lynx Residence - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Spacious Studio | Fully Furnished | Ready To Move

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    Lynx Residence, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

    studio

    1

    454 sqft

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Celestia A - Celestia - Residential District - Dubai South (Dubai World Central) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Celestia A - Celestia - Residential District - Dubai South (Dubai World Central) - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Celestia A - Celestia - Residential District - Dubai South (Dubai World Central) - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Large Studio | Fully Furnished | Vacant

    fam Properties - Branch 25 logo image

    Celestia A, Celestia, Residential District, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

    studio

    1

    538 sqft

    Roman Matsaniuk

    Listed 13 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Laya Mansion - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Laya Mansion - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Laya Mansion - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    39,999 yearly

    POOL VIEW FURNISHED STUDIO 4 RENT IN LAYA MANSION

    Scope Real Estate Broker logo image

    Laya Mansion, District 15, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    433 sqft

    Listed 14 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Candace Aster - Al Furjan - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Candace Aster - Al Furjan - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Candace Aster - Al Furjan - Dubai
    6

    Apartment

    40,000 yearly

    Fully Furnished | Ready to Move | Studio Apartment

    Royal Place Real Estate logo image

    Candace Aster, Al Furjan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    502 sqft

    SYEDA MASHAL ALI KAZMI

    Listed 14 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 10 Tower 2 - Elite Sports Residence 10 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 10 Tower 2 - Elite Sports Residence 10 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 10 Tower 2 - Elite Sports Residence 10 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    39,999 yearly

    Stylish Furnished Studio | Bright & Spacious Unit

    Alarfeen Real Estate logo image

    Elite Sports Residence 10 Tower 2, Elite Sports Residence 10, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    478 sqft

    Listed 14 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Diamond Views 1 - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Diamond Views 1 - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Diamond Views 1 - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    6

    Apartment

    37,000 yearly

    Unfurnished Studio | Road Facing View | Book Now

    Alarfeen Real Estate logo image

    Diamond Views 1, District 14, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    581 sqft

    Listed 14 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Azizi Riviera 39 - Azizi Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Azizi Riviera 39 - Azizi Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Azizi Riviera 39 - Azizi Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    38,990 yearly

    Ready To Move In | Prime Location | Pool View

    Driven Properties logo image

    Azizi Riviera 39, Azizi Riviera, Meydan One, Meydan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    294 sqft

    Listed 14 hours ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Diamond Views 2 - District 11 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Diamond Views 2 - District 11 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Diamond Views 2 - District 11 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    39,999 yearly

    Furnished Studio | Well Maintained | Book Now

    Alarfeen Real Estate logo image

    Diamond Views 2, District 11, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    520 sqft

    Listed 14 hours ago

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Your guide to finding the cheapest studio for rent in Dubai

Dubai has a reputation for luxury, but finding an affordable place to live here is more realistic than most people think. There’s a solid range of cheap studio apartments for rent in Dubai, giving budget-conscious renters a practical way to enjoy the city without stretching their finances thin.

The people renting these units are a mixed group. Young professionals choose them to stay close to work and social life. Students gravitate toward them for the convenience near universities. The atmosphere you get depends heavily on which neighborhood you pick. Older central districts are busy, walkable, and full of character. Suburban communities are quieter, with more green space and room to breathe.

On the practical side, many newer affordable developments include energy-efficient appliances and water-saving fixtures, which keeps utility bills lower. Most of these communities are also located near metro stations and major bus routes, so getting around the city is straightforward.

Average price and size of a cheap studio for rent in Dubai

Studios in Dubai's more affordable areas range from around AED 25,000 to AED 48,000 per year. Sizes typically fall between 200 sq ft on the compact end and 550 sq ft for more generous layouts.

Location plays a big role in what you get for your money. Studios in Deira's Al Baraha and Naif areas, measuring 275 to 310 sq ft, rent for roughly AED 28,000 to AED 32,000 a year. A compact studio for rent in Bur Dubai's Al Souk Al Kabeer, measuring 200 sq ft can cost AED 35,000 annually. Out in International City, you get significantly more space, with units in the England and Emirates Clusters often reaching 440 to 484 sq ft at AED 36,000 to AED 38,000 per year.

The pattern is clear: if floor space is a priority, you will need to move further from the historic centre. If a short commute matters more, the older central districts deliver on that, but the units are smaller.

Top areas for cheap studio apartments in Dubai

Al Qusais

Al Qusais sits near the Sharjah border and has average annual rents of around AED 25,000, making it a prime location for finding the cheapest studio for rent in Dubai. It works particularly well for people who commute between the two emirates regularly. The area is split into residential and industrial zones and has solid metro coverage, so daily travel is manageable without a car.

International City

At an average of AED 27,297 per year, International City is one of the most popular destinations for finding the cheapest studio for rent in Dubai. The community is built around clusters themed after different countries, including England, Greece, Morocco, and Spain. A studio for rent in International City tends to be spacious, with some in the Greece and Morocco clusters offering balconies and floor plans close to 500 sq ft. Dragon Mart is right on the doorstep, which is genuinely useful for discounted shopping and day-to-day errands.

Deira

Deira is Old Dubai's commercial core, and an average studio for rent in Deira sits at around AED 38,000 a year. Sub-areas like Al Muraqqabat, Naif, and Abu Hail have older buildings that trade modern finishes for strong cultural character and walkable access to everything you need. Parking can be a real challenge given how dense the area is, but the metro network is extensive enough that many residents do not need a car at all.

Discovery Gardens

A studio for rent in Discovery Gardens averages around AED 52,000 annually and offers a noticeably different pace of life. The community is arranged in six nature-themed clusters with plenty of greenery, which makes it a popular choice for people who want distance from the bustle of the central districts. It has its own metro station, which keeps the community connected without sacrificing the quieter residential feel.

Location and transport

Getting around from the affordable areas in Dubai is straightforward. Deira and Bur Dubai are directly served by the Red and Green metro lines, giving residents fast access to major business districts, including Downtown Dubai and DIFC.

Communities further south, like Dubai South and Dubai Investments Park, sit close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Expo Road. These routes are especially useful for people working in logistics or those who travel frequently through Al Maktoum International Airport.

Tips for keeping costs down

A few practical points that experienced renters in these areas tend to flag:

Look for chiller-free buildings. In communities like Dubai Silicon Oasis, air conditioning costs are covered by the landlord rather than passed to the tenant. This can make a real difference to monthly bills.

Use public transport. The metro is fast, affordable, and covers most of the key residential and business areas. Avoiding car ownership or usage cuts both fuel and parking costs significantly.

Shop at wholesale and discount centres. Dragon Mart in International City is a favourite among budget-conscious residents for everything from furniture to groceries.

Pros and cons of renting a cheap studio in Dubai

Pros

  • Significant cost savings leave more room in the budget for daily expenses, savings, or other priorities
  • Furnished units with eco-friendly appliances make moving in fast and low-cost
  • Strong availability in established areas with good transport links, affordable dining, and plenty of retail options

Cons

  • Older buildings in central districts usually lack on-site pools, gyms, or children's play areas
  • Busy central neighborhoods can be noisy, and street parking is often difficult to find
  • More spacious suburban units typically come with a longer daily commute to the city centre

FAQs

Which areas have the cheapest studios for rent in Dubai? 

Al Qusais, International City, and Deira are consistently among the most affordable options in the market.

Are utility bills included in a cheap studio for rent in Dubai?

Not usually, but looking for chiller-free buildings, particularly in Dubai Silicon Oasis, can remove air conditioning costs from your monthly expenses.

How do I choose between a central district and a suburban community? Central areas like Deira give you a short metro commute and immediate access to amenities, but units tend to be older and smaller. Suburban communities offer more space and greenery but usually mean a longer journey into the city.

How do I keep living costs low after securing a cheap studio for rent in Dubai? 

Residents recommend using the metro over driving, eating at local restaurants, and doing large shopping runs at discount centres like Dragon Mart.