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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Bridges - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    4

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Vacant | Balcony | Sea View | Book Now | Hot Deal

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    The Bridges, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    studio

    1

    423 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Etihad Tower 2 - Etihad Towers - Corniche Road - Abu Dhabi
    17

    Apartment

    239,000 AED/year

    0 Fee 3Master Bed Maid flat Parking Kitchen Goods

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    Etihad Tower 2, Etihad Towers, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi

    3

    4

    2,000 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Al Dhafrah Street - Al Mushrif - Abu Dhabi
    15

    Apartment

    120,000 AED/year

    BRILLIANT 03-BHK WITH/MAIDROOM/PARKING

    PRIME ARABIA PROPERTIES AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C. logo image

    Al Dhafrah Street, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi

    3

    4

    1,856 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi
    18

    Apartment

    137,000 AED/year

    Available Now | Home On A Prime Address | Book Now

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    Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,506 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi
    23

    Apartment

    150,000 AED/year

    Spacious Home with Huge Terrace | Full Facilities

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    Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,909 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
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    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q1 2029
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    Radiant Wave

    Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    Studio, 1 - 4 Beds

    Launch price:

    750,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/45/45
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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Khalidiya - Abu Dhabi
    9

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    HOT OFFER ! SPACIOUS 2 BR | READY TO MOVE |YEARLY.

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    Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,650 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Electra Street - Abu Dhabi
    10

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    HOT OFFER ! SPACIOUS 2 BR | READY TO MOVE | YEARLY

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    Electra Street, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,560 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Garden - The Pearl Residences at Saadiyat - Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi
    30

    Apartment

    230,000 AED/year

    Elegant 2 BR+ Maid | Sea View | Luxury Living

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    Garden, The Pearl Residences at Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    4

    1,886 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Khalifa City A Villas - Khalifa City A - Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi
    11

    Apartment

    45,000 AED/year

    Lavish Brand New Fully Furnished Studio|Mnthly4200

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

    studio

    1

    675 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms for rent in Shore - The Pearl Residences at Saadiyat - Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi
    30

    Apartment

    265,000 AED/year

    Spacious 3 BR+M | Sea View | Ready To Move | Prime

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    Shore, The Pearl Residences at Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    3

    5

    3,145 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
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    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 - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Shore - The Pearl Residences at Saadiyat - Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi
    30

    Apartment

    140,000 AED/year

    Luxury Living | Prime Location | Move In Ready

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    Shore, The Pearl Residences at Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    1,077 sqft

    • Find apartments for rent in Abu Dhabi with an average size of about 1,100 sqft, ranging from 480 to 2,100 sqft. Renters can expect to pay an average of 7,000 AED per day, 15,000 AED per month and 143,000 AED per year. This is well above the country average of 3,300 AED per day, 20,000 AED per month and 271,000 AED per year. Most apartments 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 - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Khalifa City A Villas - Khalifa City A - Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi
    11

    Apartment

    60,000 AED/year

    Spacious One Bedroom+Hall|Near Forsan Central Mall

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

    1

    1

    1,270 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Capital Views - Capital Centre - Abu Dhabi
    12

    Apartment

    99,999 AED/year

    1BR Semi Furnished w/ Amenities & Parking

    MIDDLE WORLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & GENERAL MAINTENANCE . L.L.C. logo image

    Capital Views, Capital Centre, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    800 sqft

  • Apartment - 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Al Seef - Al Raha Beach - Abu Dhabi
    17

    Apartment

    229,999 AED/year

    Brand New Spacious 4BR I 2 Parking I Amenities

    MIDDLE WORLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & GENERAL MAINTENANCE . L.L.C. logo image

    Al Seef, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    4

    3

    2,010 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Mangrove Place - Shams Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    8

    Apartment

    120,000 AED/year

    Hot Offer| Luxury 2 BR| Live in | Mangrove

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    Mangrove Place, Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    901 sqft

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

    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 Najmat Tower C1 - Najmat Abu Dhabi - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    24

    Apartment

    115,999 AED/year

    Prime Location | Bright & Spacious | Balcony Unit

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    Najmat Tower C1, Najmat Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,250 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Mohamed Bin Zayed City - Abu Dhabi
    8

    Apartment

    38,000 AED/year

    SPACIOUS STUDIO AVAILABLE FOR RENT IN MBZ

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    Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi

    studio

    1

    325 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms for rent in Al Durrah Tower - Marina Square - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    12

    Apartment

    200,000 AED/year

    3BR Apartment |High Floor |Spacious Layout |Vacant

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    Al Durrah Tower, Marina Square, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    3

    5

    2,650 sqft

  • Apartment - 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Al Khalidiya - Abu Dhabi
    19

    Apartment

    155,000 AED/year

    Sea View | Near by Park | Amazing 4BHK APT

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    Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi

    4

    4

    2,000 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Etihad Tower 4 - Etihad Towers - Corniche Road - Abu Dhabi
    10

    Apartment

    165,000 AED/year

    Signature High-Rise Luxury Living

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    Etihad Tower 4, Etihad Towers, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    730 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
    image of Stellar by Elie Saab by Emirates Developments, Stellar by Elie Saab, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi — [1]
    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 - 5 Bedrooms - 7+ Bathrooms for rent in Lehweih Community - Al Raha Gardens - Abu Dhabi
    30

    Apartment

    260,000 AED/year

    Ideal Area | Private pool | Modified Villa

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    Lehweih Community, Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi

    5

    7+

    4,319 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms for rent in Etihad Tower 5 - Etihad Towers - Corniche Road - Abu Dhabi
    16

    Apartment

    160,000 AED/year

    Executive Luxury Living with Stunning Views

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    Etihad Tower 5, Etihad Towers, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi

    2

    3

    1,327 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Four Seasons Private Residences - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi
    13

    Apartment

    319,500 AED/year

    Refined 1BR Residence | READY NOW

    Premium

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    Four Seasons Private Residences, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

    1

    2

    980 sqft

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Pixel - Makers District - Al Reem Island - Abu Dhabi
    7

    Apartment

    160,000 AED/year

    Perfect Deal ! Stunning View ! Prestigious Area

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    Pixel, Makers District, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

    2

    2

    1,248 sqft

  • Apartment - 3 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms for rent in Etihad Tower 5 - Etihad Towers - Corniche Road - Abu Dhabi
    27

    Apartment

    215,000 AED/year

    Luxurious Vibe with Awesome Palace View

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    Etihad Tower 5, Etihad Towers, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi

    3

    4

    1,790 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.