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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Madinat Al Riyad - Abu Dhabi
    9

    Apartment

    45,000 AED/year

    Charming 1 BR in Madinat Al Riyad with BBQ & Central A/C

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    Madinat Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi

    1

    1

    1,000 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Reflection - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    9

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    UPCOMING|PRIME LOCATION|BIGGER LAYOUT

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    Reflection, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    studio

    1

    525 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Fairmont Marina Residences - The Marina - Abu Dhabi
    11

    Apartment

    158,000 AED/year

    Hot Deal|Ready To Move In|Furnished|Get It Now

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    Fairmont Marina Residences, The Marina, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    1,086 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Ansam 1 - Ansam - Yas Island - Abu Dhabi
    13

    Apartment

    130,000 AED/year

    Ready To Move In|Fully Furnished| Get It Now

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    Ansam 1, Ansam, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    887 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Khalifa City A Villas - Khalifa City A - Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi
    9

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    1st Tenant European 1Bedroom Kitchen+ Bath KCA

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    Khalifa City A Villas, Khalifa City A, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    1,440 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    Yas Living
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q4 2028
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    Yas Living

    Yas Living, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    Studio, 1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    980,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 5/60/35
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Khalifa City A Villas - Khalifa City A - Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi
    14

    Apartment

    55,000 AED/year

    Stunning|1-BHK|Sep Kitchen|Huge Room|Nice Layout,,

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    Khalifa City A Villas, Khalifa City A, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi

    1

    1

    1,000 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Oasis 1 - Oasis Residences - Masdar City - Abu Dhabi
    24

    Apartment

    110,000 AED/year

    Unit Tawtheeq|Duplex|2-BHK|Pvt Jacuzzi|Pool|Gym,,,

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    Oasis 1, Oasis Residences, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,100 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Waters Edge - Yas Island - Abu Dhabi
    3

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    FURNISHED STUDIO - GROUND FLOOR - AVAILABLE 1 FEB

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    Waters Edge, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    studio

    1

    488 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in The Wave - Najmat Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    29

    Apartment

    180,000 AED/year

    Full Sea View | Maids Room | 2 Parking | Balcony

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    The Wave, Najmat Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    3

    4

    1,930 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in The Gate - Masdar City - Abu Dhabi
    20

    Apartment

    125,000 AED/year

    FURNISHED! Ground Floor ! 2 Parking | Vacant

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    The Gate, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    992 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    Bashayer Residences
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q1 2030
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    Bashayer Residences

    Bashayer Villas, Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi

    1 - 5 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,350,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/40/50
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Nada 1 - Al Muneera - Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi
    9

    Apartment

    116,990 AED/year

    Vacant | Up to 3 Payments | Nice Views

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    Al Nada 1, Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    906 sqft

    • Find flats for rent in Abu Dhabi with an average size of about 1,100 sqft, ranging from 460 to 2,000 sqft. Renters can expect to pay an average of 2,300 AED per day, 15,000 AED per month and 138,000 AED per year. This is below the country average of 4,200 AED per day, 21,000 AED per month and 271,000 AED per year. Most flats come with balconies, built-in wardrobes, central air conditioning, kitchen appliances, maid’s rooms, studies, walk-in closets, landmark or water views, and are Vastu compliant. 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.
  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Marina Bay by DAMAC - Najmat Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    7

    Apartment

    110,000 AED/year

    Luxurious 2 BHK | Sea View | Store |Vacant

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    Marina Bay by DAMAC, Najmat Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,280 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Radiant Square - City Of Lights - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    12

    Apartment

    134,999 AED/year

    2BR + Balcony | Semi Furnished | Up to 2 Payments

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    Radiant Square, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    3

    3

    945 sqft

  • Apartment - 5 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms for rent in Al Bateen Park - Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street - Al Bateen - Abu Dhabi
    27

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    5BHK | Driver Room | Maid Room | Private Lift

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    Al Bateen Park, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi

    5

    5

    6,500 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in The Gate Tower 3 - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    11

    Apartment

    133,000 AED/year

    High Floor | Spacious 2br | Ready to Move

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    The Gate Tower 3, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,431 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    The Row Saadiyat
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q1 2030
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    The Row Saadiyat

    Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    3,700,000 AED

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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Sigma Towers - City Of Lights - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    19

    Apartment

    114,000 AED/year

    2 BR Haven in Sigma Towers | Ready To Move

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    Sigma Towers, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,248 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in P-2716 - Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi
    11

    Apartment

    135,000 AED/year

    Refined Living | Striking Architecture | Exclusive

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    P-2716, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,369 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in The Gate Tower 3 - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    12

    Apartment

    129,990 AED/year

    Amazing Sea View | VACANT | On High Floor

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    The Gate Tower 3, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,395 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Radiant Square - City Of Lights - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    18

    Apartment

    190,000 AED/year

    Spacious 3 BHK + Maid | Sea View | Brand New

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    Radiant Square, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    3

    4

    1,808 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in The Gate Tower 1 - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    7

    Apartment

    133,000 AED/year

    Bright 2BR | Gate Tower | High Floor

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    The Gate Tower 1, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,431 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    Stellar by Elie Saab
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q4 2028
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    Stellar by Elie Saab

    Stellar by Elie Saab, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    1 - 4 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,300,000 AED

    2 Payment Plans
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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Qaryat Al Hidd - Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi
    17

    Apartment

    265,000 AED/year

    Community View | 2 Bedroom | Spacious Unit

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    Qaryat Al Hidd, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,991 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Al Qurm View - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    10

    Apartment

    167,000 AED/year

    ⇛Sea View⇛Prime Area⇛2 Balconies⇛Ready To Move⇚

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    Al Qurm View, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    3

    4

    1,650 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Sigma Towers - City Of Lights - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    17

    Apartment

    112,000 AED/year

    Hot Deal |Family-Friendly Tower| Ready To Move

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    Sigma Towers, City Of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,248 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Sun Tower - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    16

    Apartment

    140,000 AED/year

    Vacant 2BR | High Floor | Sun Tower

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    Sun Tower, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,302 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Tower 12 - Al Reef Downtown - Al Reef - Abu Dhabi
    10

    Apartment

    89,999 AED/year

    Vacant Now | Luxury View Living | Prime Location

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    Tower 12, Al Reef Downtown, Al Reef, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,210 sqft

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Your Guide to the Apartments for Rent in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest emirate in the country. History and technology blend in the emirate to create an alluring atmosphere of beauty.

What is more, Abu Dhabi is considered one of the leading cities in the world. Its population is expected to grow due to the investment boom the emirate is currently witnessing. This has, in turn, led to a growing demand for apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi. The increasing number of expats and investors visiting the city is behind that demand.

The capital's real estate market is expanding to satisfy all tastes and requirements, making it easier to find a house for rent in Abu Dhabi. Apartments are among the most diverse property types here.

Why Choose an Apartment for Rent in Abu Dhabi?

Whether you’ve just moved here or are moving houses, you will find a suitable apartment for rent in Abu Dhabi.

Rentals in the capital offer diverse facilities ranging from average to luxury standards. Further, the flats for rent in Abu Dhabi often come in buildings with amenities such as swimming pools and gyms, ensuring residents’ comfort. 

Not only that, but there are also various types of Abu Dhabi apartments for rent. Whether you’re looking for a furnished or unfurnished apartment, a long-term or short-term rental, you’ll find it here.

Diverse Apartment Options

Flats for rent in Abu Dhabi range from studios to 5-bedroom apartments, as well as duplexes and penthouses. Options range from affordable, luxury, unfurnished, and furnished apartments in Abu Dhabi. 

  • Studio Apartments: Studio apartments in Abu Dhabi range from 350 to 810 sqft. And they’re great for bachelors looking for a cozy space. 
  • 1 Bedroom Apartments: These units range in size from 530 to 1,200 sqft, and many feature balconies and built-in wardrobes.
  • 2 Bedroom Apartments: Ideal for couples and small families, 2-bedroom apartments in Abu Dhabi range from 970 to 1,800 sqft.
  • 3 Bedroom Apartments: The sizes of these spacious apartments range from 1,300 to 2,900 sqft, making them great for families.

Endless Leisure

The capital has many entertainment facilities that further encourage people to live in it. For adventure, head to Yas Island and drive your favorite race car at Yas Marina Circuit or get some adrenaline pumping at Ferrari World. You can also check out Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World for family-friendly fun. Meanwhile, Yas Bay is a luxurious waterfront destination with scenic promenades and fine dining restaurants guaranteed to delight the whole family.

Arts and Culture

If you’re looking for culture, head to the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, Manarat Al Saadiyat, or Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. As for shopping, there are large malls all over the city. From Yas Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah Island, to Marina Mall, Al Wahda, and Khalidiya Mall, you’re never short on shopping options.

Culture vultures will certainly feel at home in Abu Dhabi since there are plenty of new museums that will open on Saadiyat Island, such as the National History Museum, Zayed National Museum, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, all set to make the capital a cultural hub.

Crystal-Clear Beaches

Beaches here are abundant as well, and the best beaches in Abu Dhabi are Corniche Beach, Al Bateen Beach, Kai Beach Saadiyat, and Al Hudayriyat Beach.

New Attractions

Many new attractions are set to open in Abu Dhabi. For instance, the MENA’s first-ever Disneyland will launch on Yas Island.

Additionally, Velodrome Abu Dhabi is a 3,500-seater cycling track that will open in 2025 on Hudayriat Island, which will house the region’s first UCI Category 1 indoor cycling track. 

Where to Find a Flat for Rent in Abu Dhabi?

If you are planning to stay in Abu Dhabi for a long time and want a place that provides everything you need, you should rent an apartment in Abu Dhabi in one of the main districts such as Corniche Abu Dhabi, Electra Street, and Al Reem Island, as these are centrally located and rich in amenities.

A lot of expats opt for apartments for rent in Corniche Abu Dhabi. This bustling area is ideal for those who want to experience the emerald beauty of the Arabian Gulf.

Flats for rent in Abu Dhabi Electra Street, also offer a chance to live in a vibrant area full of entertainment options. Living in Al Khalidiya is yet another option to explore this amazing city and relish in its mesmerizing beach.

Another lively waterfront location is Al Reem Island. Apartments for rent in Al Reem Island let you enjoy a luxurious lifestyle while still being close to the city.

On the other hand, many choose a flat for rent in Mussafah; as it is one of the city’s most promising industrial areas. The district also has many low-cost accommodation options for different budgets, which makes them great for new expats. It also contains many of the new apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi, as it has many emerging residential communities.

Al Muroor, Al Mushrif, and Khalifa City are also popular areas among those looking for affordable Abu Dhabi flats for rent.

Areas with Affordable Apartments for Rent in Abu Dhabi

The popular areas in Abu Dhabi can be a bit pricey, so make sure to set a budget before looking for your desired apartment for rent in Abu Dhabi. And if you are on a tight budget, you can always find a cheap apartment for rent in Abu Dhabi in areas like Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, and Muroor Area. 

How to Rent a Flat in Abu Dhabi?

1- Look for a property

The first step to renting is looking for a new home. Browse Property Finder to choose from a large selection of Abu Dhabi flats for rent. You can filter by location, price, size, amenities, and more, to find exactly what you’re looking for.

2- Contact the agent

Once a flat for rent in Abu Dhabi catches your eye, reach out to the agent who added the listing, to arrange a viewing and ask them questions.

3- Sign the contract

To reserve your apartment, you need to pay a security deposit. This is usually 5% of the annual rent. Security deposits are refundable. However, if damages are found, a part of the security deposit is deducted.

If you rent a flat in Abu Dhabi through a real estate agent, you’ll need to pay an agency fee, which is often 5% of the yearly rental.

Now that the tenancy contract has been signed by both parties, it should be registered with Tawtheeq, Abu Dhabi’s official register for tenancy contracts. The landlord or agent usually registers for Tawtheeq, which is needed for water and electricity activation.

4- Move in!

After you’re done with all of the steps above, you’re ready to move into your new Abu Dhabi flat for rent!

How do you pay rent in Abu Dhabi?

There are multiple ways by which you can pay rent in Abu Dhabi such as:

  • TAMM: This is a government entity that streamlines many services, including rental payments. You can pay rent via the TAMM website or mobile app.
  • Direct Debit: You can authorize your bank to automatically send your rent payments to the landlord’s account on a given date.
  • Mobile Wallets: You can easily pay rent via mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay 
  • Bank Transfer: Simply transfer your rental payment to your landlord’s bank account

Can I rent for 6 months in Abu Dhabi?

Absolutely, there are many flats for monthly rent in Abu Dhabi that you can rent for 6 months. However, make sure that the lease agreement is registered with Tawtheeq.