Apartments for rent in DIFC

345 properties
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  • 30

    Apartment

    150,000 AED/year

    City View | Furnished | Flexible Terms

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

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    891 sqft

  • 30

    Apartment

    177,000 AED/year

    City View | Furnished | Flexible Terms

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    Sky Gardens, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,494 sqft

  • 26

    Apartment

    108,000 AED/year

    Ocean View | Furnished | Flexible Terms

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    Sky Gardens, DIFC, Dubai

    studio

    1

    891 sqft

  • 18

    Apartment

    150,000 AED/year

    Burj View I Spacious Living I Modern

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    891 sqft

  • 12

    Apartment

    140,000 AED/year

    Furnished | Spacious Layout | Vacant

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    884 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    Eden House Za’abeel
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q4 2028

    Eden House Za’abeel

    Eden House Za’abeel, DIFC, Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds
    Launch price:4.7M AED
    Payment Plan: 10/40/50
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  • 11

    Apartment

    90,000 AED/year

    Great Layout | 4 Cheques | Great Offer | DIFC Area

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    DIFC, Dubai

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    1

    667 sqft

  • 9

    Apartment

    230,000 AED/year

    INDEX LUXURY - 2 BED PLUS MAID DIFC HIGHT FLOOR

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,744 sqft

  • 8

    Apartment

    85,000 AED/year

    Furnished | Close to Metro | Well-Maintained

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    Liberty House, DIFC, Dubai

    studio

    1

    484 sqft

  • 12

    Apartment

    180,000 AED/year

    1 Bed | DIFC Views | Perfectly Furnished

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    877 sqft

  • 30

    Apartment

    228,000 AED/year

    City View | Furnished | Flexible Terms

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    Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,790 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    Four Seasons Private Residences at DIFC
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q1 2027

    Four Seasons Private Residences at DIFC

    Four Seasons Private Residences, DIFC, Dubai

    2 - 5 Beds
    Launch price:34M AED
    2 Payment Plans
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  • 11

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    Upscale Living with Iconic Burj District Views

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

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    884 sqft

  • Experience modern city living with flats for rent in DIFC, a commercial hub known for its art galleries, gourmet restaurants, and high-end retailers. Rental prices start at 250 AED per day, 2,400 AED per week, 3,800 AED per month, and 50,000 AED per year. The average rental rates are approximately 4,300 AED per week, 20,000 AED per month, and 172,000 AED per year. Flats range in size from 520 to 1,700 sqft, with an average of 940 sqft. Most come with balconies, built-in wardrobes, walk-in closets, central air conditioning, kitchen appliances, and views of landmarks or the water. Shared amenities typically include a gym, pool, spa, children’s play area and pool, barbecue area, concierge services, covered parking, security, and pet-friendly options.
  • 11

    Apartment

    178,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1BR | Unfurnished | DIFC Location

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    Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai

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    1,301 sqft

  • 13

    Apartment

    175,000 AED/year

    Modern 1-Bedroom Apartment | DIFC and Sea View

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    968 sqft

  • 22

    Apartment

    220,000 AED/year

    Bright Contemporary 2BR | SZH View

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    Limestone House, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,624 sqft

  • 20

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    Furnished 1BR with Stunning DIFC and Sea Views

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    877 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    DIFC Heights Tower
    Project Sold Out
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q2 2029

    DIFC Heights Tower

    Heights Tower by DIFC, DIFC, Dubai

    1 - 4 Beds
    From:3.9M AED
    Payment Plan: 5/65/30
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  • 25

    Apartment

    280,000 AED/year

    Fully Upgraded 2BR | Exquisitely Furnished

    Premium

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    Limestone House, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,635 sqft

  • 23

    Apartment

    170,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished 1-Bedroom | DIFC and Sea View

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,134 sqft

  • 20

    Apartment

    165,000 AED/year

    Furnished 1-Bedroom | Panoramic DIFC and Sea Views

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,134 sqft

  • 25

    Apartment

    210,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished 1BR with Mall District View

    Premium

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    Limestone House, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,300 sqft

  • 25

    Apartment

    155,000 AED/year

    Stunning 1BR Apartment with Burj District Views

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    967 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    Difc Living
    Project Sold Out
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q3 2026

    Difc Living

    DIFC Living, DIFC, Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds
    From:2.8M AED
    Payment Plan: 5/65/30
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  • 17

    Apartment

    250,000 AED/year

    Elegant 2BR Apartment – Sheikh Zayed Road View

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    Limestone House, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,633 sqft

  • 10

    Apartment

    160,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1-Bedroom Apartment with Burj View

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    891 sqft

  • 9

    Apartment

    165,000 AED/year

    Modern 1BR Apartment | Iconic Burj Khalifa View

    Premium

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    Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,169 sqft

  • 12

    Apartment

    165,000 AED/year

    DIFC View | High Floor | Spacious 1BR

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    Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai

    1

    2

    941 sqft

  • 18

    Apartment

    280,000 AED/year

    Duplex Apt | Fully Furnished | Bills included

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    Burj Daman, DIFC, Dubai

    2

    3

    1,566 sqft

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How to choose a DIFC apartment for rent

difc skyline dubai

Dubai International Financial Centre aka DIFC is as the name strongly suggests, the financial hub of Dubai and where the dirham spins, sometimes quite literally! It’s very distinct skyline is lined with skyscrapers and shiny buildings where a wide range of companies call home. In true Dubai style, DIFC has been built to be convenient so alongside commercial buildings are a great number of apartment buildings which perfectly suit office workers in the DIFC district. There’s many hotels and lots of restaurants all over the area which makes for some wonderful dining and entertainment options.

Being a very work-centric part of town, DIFC apartments for rent are well suited to office workers and young professionals, so there’s a lot of studio apartments and 1 bedroom apartments available. Since many couples also choose to make Dubai and DIFC their home and are often here to work hard, they may find 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments are more in line with their needs. For anyone with a small family with a desire to live in DIFC then there are also 3 and 4 bedroom apartments for rent in DIFC. However families aren’t the only ones making good use of multi room apartments in DIFC. Flat sharing is common and as long as this in line with the regulations of Dubai and the UAE, you should be fine. Check out our article on cohabitation laws in the UAE for more information. Due to the way the area has been developed, it’s not nearly as family and pet friendly as other parts of Dubai so if you like lots of green space and room for kids to play, then you may wish to consider other areas.

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That being said, DIFC is very well located in the heart of Dubai, near the bustling Downtown Dubai district, close to Business Bay and very close to Jumeirah and it’s many beaches. Of course the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa can be spotted from most DIFC apartments for rent and having easy access to the world’s biggest mall is always a plus. Apartments for rent in Gate Boulevard of DIFC is where a number of iconic towers can be found like the Index Tower with its unique almost brutalist architecture and Limestone House which has a very European feel with its exterior facade. Apartments for rent in Sky Gardens and the apartments for rent in Burj Daman are very popular and they afford residents with unbeatable views of Dubai. Generally, one can expect to find very modern apartments that are spacious with the best quality fittings. You can also expect your own car park that is accessed via security gates and each building/tower will have great facilities ranging from gyms and pools to saunas and jaccuzzis and 24 hour security.

Renting an apartment in DIFC is very convenient if you work in the area or even close by in Business Bay. Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road are minutes away and getting in and around Dubai is also a breeze when living in DIFC. DIFC is a freezone entity but is governed by rental laws of Dubai so tenants are responsible for submitting their EJARI registration and landlords are expected to follow the Dubai rental increase calculator when considering rent increases to ensure they are fair and valid.

Start browsing for a great DIFC apartment for rent and see why so many people choose to live, work and play right here!