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  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Escan Tower - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    120,000 AED/month

    Dubai Marina | 2 Bedroom | Monthly Rent

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    Escan Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    2

    1,103 sqft

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Mowaihat 2 - Al Mowaihat - Ajman
    22

    Apartment

    5,199 AED/month

    Two rooms and a hall for the first inhabitant new

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    Al Mowaihat 2, Al Mowaihat, Ajman

    2

    2

    1,256 sqft

    Mohamed Hassan

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Jurf 2 - Al Jurf - Ajman Downtown - Ajman
    12

    Apartment

    2,999 AED/month

    The most luxurious studio in Jasmine Towers,

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    Al Jurf 2, Al Jurf, Ajman Downtown, Ajman

    studio

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    637 sqft

    Mohamed Mostafa

    Listed 2 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Claren Tower 2 - Claren Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
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    Apartment

    11,999 AED/month

    High Floor | Spacious Layout | Prime Location

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    Claren Tower 2, Claren Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    1

    845 sqft

    Listed 3 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Oasis Tower - Al Rashidiya 1 - Al Rashidiya - Ajman
    13

    Apartment

    4,999 AED/month

    Oasis Tower 1 BR Apt with View

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    Oasis Tower, Al Rashidiya 1, Al Rashidiya, Ajman

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    2

    980 sqft

    Listed 3 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Liva - Town Square - Dubai
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    Apartment

    7,500 AED/month

    Stylish 1 BR Liva Apartment in Town Square, Dubai

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    Liva, Town Square, Dubai

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    1

    479 sqft

    Listed 7 minutes ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Mowaihat 2 - Al Mowaihat - Ajman
    12

    Apartment

    3,700 AED/month

    Furnished Studio for Monthly Rent in Al Muweihat 2

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    Al Mowaihat 2, Al Mowaihat, Ajman

    studio

    1

    600 sqft

    Listed 17 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Escan Tower - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    90,000 AED/month

    Fully Furnished with Balcony| 1 Bed | Monthly Rent

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    Escan Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    2

    837 sqft

    Listed 17 minutes ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Ajman Corniche Residences - Ajman Corniche Road - Ajman
    10

    Apartment

    2,900 AED/month

    Fully furnished studios across Ajman

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    Ajman Corniche Residences, Ajman Corniche Road, Ajman

    studio

    1

    550 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Naemiya Tower 2 - Al Naemiya Towers - Al Nuaimiya - Ajman
    10

    Apartment

    3,000 AED/month

    Luxury finishing, prime location, attractive view

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    Al Naemiya Tower 2, Al Naemiya Towers, Al Nuaimiya, Ajman

    1

    1

    1,000 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Ajman One Towers - Al Sawan - Ajman
    8

    Apartment

    4,500 AED/month

    Prime location | Garden,Pool,Gym | Hypermarket

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    Ajman One Towers, Al Sawan, Ajman

    1

    2

    800 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

    • Find flats for rent across the UAE with an average monthly rent of around 14,000 AED, making them an affordable option compared to the national average of 20,000 AED. Rent starts from 1,000 AED. Most flats come with balconies, built-in wardrobes, central air conditioning, kitchen appliances, studies, walk-in closets, and views of landmarks or water. Many also offer maid’s rooms, maid service, covered parking, security, concierge services, and pet-friendly options. Shared amenities typically include gyms, pools, spas, children’s play areas and pools, barbecue areas, and lobbies. Many flats are also Vastu compliant. Flats range in size from 400 to 1,600 sqft, with an average of 900 sqft.
  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Rashidiya Towers - Al Rashidiya - Ajman Downtown - Ajman
    13

    Apartment

    3,500 AED/month

    Prime location, great view, all services ready now

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    Al Rashidiya Towers, Al Rashidiya, Ajman Downtown, Ajman

    studio

    1

    650 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Ajman One Towers - Al Sawan - Ajman
    9

    Apartment

    4,000 AED/month

    Elegant furnished 1bhk in Prime location

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    Ajman One Towers, Al Sawan, Ajman

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    2

    800 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Mowaihat 2 - Al Mowaihat - Ajman
    18

    Apartment

    5,500 AED/month

    Luxury finishing, prime location, attractive view

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    Al Mowaihat 2, Al Mowaihat, Ajman

    2

    2

    1,650 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Ajman One Towers - Al Sawan - Ajman
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    Apartment

    4,500 AED/month

    Furnished 1 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Ajman On

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    Ajman One Towers, Al Sawan, Ajman

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    2

    1,200 sqft

    Listed 24 minutes ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Square Tower - District 13 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    60,000 AED/month

    Spacious Studio | City View | Monthly Rent

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    The Square Tower, District 13, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    618 sqft

    Listed 29 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Wasl Green Park - Ras Al Khor Industrial - Ras Al Khor - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    84,500 AED/month

    New Building | 2 BHK in 12 Payments | Family Area

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    Wasl Green Park, Ras Al Khor Industrial, Ras Al Khor, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,230 sqft

    Saqib Khurshid

    Listed 29 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Grande - Opera District - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    7,900 AED/month

    Grande Signature 1BR Apartment | Near Dubai Mall

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    Grande, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    1

    1

    767 sqft

    Listed 35 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Paragon by IGO - Business Bay - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    7,000 AED/month

    Modern 1BDR in Business Bay, High-Floor, Gym&Pool

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    The Paragon by IGO, Business Bay, Dubai

    1

    1

    742 sqft

    Listed 37 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Canal Front Residence 5 - Canal Front Residences - Al Wasl - Dubai
    30

    Apartment

    12,500 AED/month

    6 MONTH OFFER | Canal Views | All Bills Included

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    Canal Front Residence 5, Canal Front Residences, Al Wasl, Dubai

    2

    2

    1,472 sqft

    Khozema Kutub

    Listed 38 minutes ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Jurf 2 - Al Jurf - Ajman Downtown - Ajman
    11

    Apartment

    3,200 AED/month

    Studio for Monthly Rent in Ajman – Furnished in Al

    Al Jurf 2, Al Jurf, Ajman Downtown, Ajman

    studio

    1

    550 sqft

    Listed 46 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Gulfa Towers - Al Rashidiya 1 - Al Rashidiya - Ajman
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    Apartment

    5,300 AED/month

    1BR Gulfa Tower Gym Pool Parking Garden

    Gulfa Towers, Al Rashidiya 1, Al Rashidiya, Ajman

    1

    2

    1,200 sqft

    Listed 46 minutes ago

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

    5,000 AED/month

    FULLY FURNISHED | WITH BILLS | POOL VIEW

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

    studio

    1

    375 sqft

    Listed 49 minutes ago

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Sports Residence 6 - Elite Sports Residence - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    5,500 AED/month

    FULLY FURNISHED | WITH BILLS | SPACIOUS | Ready

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    Elite Sports Residence 6, Elite Sports Residence, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    431 sqft

    Listed 51 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Ajman Corniche Residences - Ajman Corniche Road - Ajman
    10

    Apartment

    5,000 AED/month

    Sea view / masterpiece site / large area / clean a

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    Ajman Corniche Residences, Ajman Corniche Road, Ajman

    1

    2

    1,500 sqft

    Listed 52 minutes ago

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Your Guide to Apartments for rent in UAE monthly

The United Arab Emirates sits at the eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bringing together seven emirates under one federation. Abu Dhabi serves as the capital, while Dubai stands as the largest city. What started as a quiet trading region has grown into a major global center for finance, tourism, and business. Abu Dhabi has held the title of the world's safest city for eight consecutive years through 2024.

Life in the Emirates blends luxury with practical comfort. You can choose between towering skyscrapers in busy city centers or peaceful waterfront neighborhoods. Monthly apartment rentals have become increasingly popular because they offer flexibility without the commitment of annual contracts. This arrangement works particularly well for corporate professionals on short assignments, digital nomads settling into the region, families searching for permanent homes, and business travelers who want more amenities than standard hotels provide.

The market offers studios, one to four bedroom units, penthouses, duplexes, and fully serviced hotel apartments for monthly rent in UAE.

Overview of the Apartments for rent in UAE monthly Market

The monthly apartment rental market covers everything from budget units to luxury suites.

Yearly apartment rents typically start around 48,000 AED in neighborhoods like Al Khalidiya or 54,000 AED on Al Reem Island. In Dubai, areas such as Dubai Marina and Business Bay see yearly rates beginning between 50,000 and 55,000 AED. Monthly rates cost more than the yearly average but come with added services.

Property sizes range from compact studios to expansive five bedroom penthouses with city or water views. Monthly apartment rentals usually come fully furnished. Many listings include chiller-free units or central air conditioning, plus swimming pools and gym access in the building.

Business Bay topped the list as the most popular area for apartments for rent in UAE in 2024. Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island attract professionals in Abu Dhabi.

The main differences from annual rentals include shorter contract terms and the inclusion of furniture and utilities. While annual rentals require Ejari registration in Dubai, monthly stays typically follow short-term holiday home arrangements.

Why Choose an Apartment for Monthly Rent in the UAE?

  • No long-term financial commitment or multiple cheque requirements
  • Move-in-ready units with furniture and kitchen appliances
  • Access to shared pools and fitness centers in the building
  • Proximity to business districts like the Dubai International Financial Centre or Al Maryah Island
  • Flexible stay durations for changing business or personal plans
  • Utility costs such as water, electricity, and high-speed internet are often included

Best Areas for Monthly Apartment Rentals in the UAE

Dubai Marina

This iconic waterfront community features striking skyscrapers and upscale living. The long waterfront promenade makes it highly walkable, and the nightlife stays vibrant.

  • Average Rent: Starting from 50,000 AED per year (monthly rates vary)
  • Suits: Active professionals and beach lovers
  • Landmarks: The Walk at JBR and water-based adventure spots

Downtown Dubai

The heart of the city offers direct access to major attractions and constant energy. The central location provides excellent metro connectivity.

  • Average Rent: Starting from 70,000 AED per year
  • Suits: Those who enjoy premium experiences near city landmarks
  • Landmarks: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Opera

Al Reem Island (Abu Dhabi)

This island combines urban excitement with natural beauty through waterfront views and green spaces. Ultra-modern skyscrapers feature top-tier amenities.

  • Average Rent: Starting from 54,000 AED per year
  • Suits: Expatriates and professionals seeking a peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere
  • Key Amenities: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and Repton School Abu Dhabi

Business Bay (Dubai)

A major commercial and residential hub with skyscrapers near the Dubai Canal. This area ranks as one of the most popular communities for luxury monthly rent in UAE.

  • Average Rent: Starting from 55,000 AED per year
  • Suits: Professionals working in the city center who want to live near their workplace
  • Landmarks: Dubai Canal and JW Marriott Marquis Hotel

Al Majaz (Sharjah)

This upscale waterfront neighborhood in Sharjah offers premium facilities and family-friendly environments. Known for luxury living with views of water bodies, it suits families and those seeking high-end options in Sharjah.

Fees for Monthly Apartment Rentals in the UAE

  • Security Deposit: Typically one month's rent, refundable at the end of stay
  • Agency Commission: Usually 5% of the total rental value when an agent is involved
  • Utility Activation: Water and electricity are generally already connected and included in rent in UAE per month
  • Chiller Fees: District cooling charges are often included in monthly rates, but confirm if the unit is chiller-free

Note: Many monthly apartment rentals include maintenance and internet in the total price. Always clarify these inclusions before signing.

Amenities & Lifestyle Near Apartments for rent in UAE monthly

Residential apartment buildings provide access to essential services and leisure facilities throughout the emirates.

Schools

  • Repton School Abu Dhabi
  • GEMS Wellington Academy
  • Jumeirah English Speaking School

Nurseries

  • Blossom Dubai Hills

Universities

  • Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Supermarkets

  • Waitrose
  • Spinneys
  • Carrefour
  • Geant Hypermarket
  • Franprix

Malls and Leisure

  • Dubai Mall and Yas Mall
  • The Galleria Mall
  • Mercato Mall
  • Dubai Hills Mall

Parks and Nature

  • Dubai Hills Park
  • JLT Park
  • Corniche Beach
  • Kite Beach

Popular Landmarks

  • Burj Khalifa
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Dubai Canal

Location & Transportation in the UAE

The UAE holds a strategic position in the Middle East with highly developed infrastructure. The E11 highway, the country's longest road, connects most major cities.

Public transportation stands out in Dubai with its metro system, trams, and driverless rapid transit network. Dubai International and Abu Dhabi International airports rank among the world's busiest, ensuring excellent global access for business visitors.

Major roads like Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, and Emirates Road make commuting straightforward. While the country is generally car-focused, communities such as Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers offer walkable designs with lakeside promenades and pedestrian paths. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Careem operate throughout the emirates, and local taxis provide reliable travel to business hubs like Downtown Dubai or Al Maryah Island.

FAQs about Apartments for Rent in UAE monthly

Do I need Ejari registration for a monthly rental?

Ejari applies primarily to annual contracts in Dubai. Monthly apartments typically fall under holiday homes or short-term stays, which do not require standard Ejari registration.

Can I extend my monthly rental contract?

Yes, most providers allow extensions if the apartment remains available. Give at least two weeks' notice to ensure availability.

How much security deposit is required for monthly rentals?

The deposit usually equals one month's rent. It covers potential damages and is refunded after final inspection.

Are monthly rental apartments furnished or unfurnished?

Almost all monthly apartments come fully furnished with essential appliances, linens, and kitchenware for immediate move-in.

Can I negotiate the monthly rental price?

Negotiation is often possible, particularly for stays lasting three months or longer, or during the off-peak summer season.

What payment methods are accepted for monthly rentals?

Common payment methods include credit cards, bank transfers, and cash. Post-dated cheques are rarely required for monthly stays, unlike annual leases.

Are pets allowed in monthly rental apartments?

Pet policies vary by building. Communities like Jumeirah Lake Towers are known for being pet-friendly, but always check specific building rules.

What happens if I need to leave before my contract ends?

Early termination usually results in penalties, which may include forfeiting the security deposit or paying for the remainder of the month.

Do monthly rentals include parking spaces?

Most residential towers include at least one dedicated parking space. Visitor parking is also available in many apartment complexes.

What documents do I need to rent an apartment monthly in the UAE?

You will generally need a passport copy and a valid UAE visa (tourist or residency). Residents should also provide an Emirates ID copy.