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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Luma Park Views - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    99,999 AED/year

    Park View | Spacious and Bright | Modern Living

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    Luma Park Views, District 14, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    861 sqft

    Listed 17 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Bay - Business Bay - Dubai
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    119,000 AED/year

    Furnished | Luxurious Layout | High Floor

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    The Bay, Business Bay, Dubai

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    778 sqft

    Listed 22 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Alef Noon Residence - District 16 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    120,000 AED/year

    Unfurnished | Pool View | 2bed Apartment

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    Alef Noon Residence, District 16, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    1,204 sqft

    Constanta Luta

    Listed 24 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Residences 15 - District One - Mohammed Bin Rashid City - Dubai
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    99,999 AED/year

    Exclusive | Vacant Now | View This Today

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    Residences 15, District One, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

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    759 sqft

    Jack Mulready

    Listed 26 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Riva Residence - Maritime City - Dubai
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    110,000 AED/year

    Premium Waterfront Living | Sea View | Brand New

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    Riva Residence, Maritime City, Dubai

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    801 sqft

    Listed 26 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Creek Crescent - Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) - Dubai
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    105,000 AED/year

    Luxury Living | High-Floor | Brand New Building

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    Creek Crescent, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

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    684 sqft

    Listed 31 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Niloofar Tower - Culture Village - Dubai
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    75,000 AED/year

    Community/Creek View | Vacant | High Floor

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    Niloofar Tower, Culture Village, Dubai

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    1,080 sqft

    Oxana Butrimenko

    Listed 34 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Torch - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    Apartment

    100,000 AED/year

    Elegant 1BR | Furnished | Marina Living

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    The Torch, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    887 sqft

    Listed 34 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Orchid at Creek Beach Building 1 - Orchid at Creek Beach - Creek Beach - Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) - Dubai
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    115,000 AED/year

    UPGRADED | FURNISHED | VACANT

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    Orchid at Creek Beach Building 1, Orchid at Creek Beach, Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

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    727 sqft

    Valeriia Hrytsulia

    Listed 54 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Nobles Tower - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    115,000 AED/year

    VACANT | FULLY FURNISHED | BALCONY

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    Nobles Tower, Business Bay, Dubai

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    830 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Firdaus 1 Building - Nadd Al Hammar - Dubai
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    65,000 AED/year

    Specious 1Bhk with Close kitche All Amenties.65k.

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    Al Firdaus 1 Building, Nadd Al Hammar, Dubai

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    917 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in AZIZI Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
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    Apartment

    92,000 AED/year

    Sunny Boulevard View | Chiller Free | Ready to Mov

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    AZIZI Riviera, Meydan One, Meydan, Dubai

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    558 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in AZIZI Riviera 5 - AZIZI Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
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    Apartment

    100,000 AED/year

    Furnished 1 Bed Room | Balcony & Burj Khalifa View

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    AZIZI Riviera 5, AZIZI Riviera, Meydan One, Meydan, Dubai

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    716 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Alcove - District 11 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    6

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Spacious Layout | Unfurnished | Ready to move

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    Alcove, District 11, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    972 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Burj Residence 2 - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    Apartment

    69,000 AED/year

    Like New | Ready to Move | 6 Cheques

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

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    795 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Oasis Vista Residences - District 13 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    BRAND New 1bhk | 6 Cheques | All Amenities

    Oasis Vista Residences, District 13, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    784 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Haas Building - Jumeirah Garden City - Al Satwa - Dubai
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    Apartment

    80,000 AED/year

    MODERN STYLE | PREMIUM QUALITY | GREAT 1BEDROOM

    Haas Building, Jumeirah Garden City, Al Satwa, Dubai

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    670 sqft

    Awais Javed

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Flamingo Building - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    72,000 AED/year

    Duplex 1bhk | 6 Cheques | Near Exit

    Flamingo Building, District 15, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    994 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Burj Residence 2 - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    69,000 AED/year

    New 1bhk | 6 Cheques | All Amenities

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

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    810 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Abeir Tower - District 17 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    47,000 AED/year

    New Studio | 6 Cheques | All Amenities

    Al Abeir Tower, District 17, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    426 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Flamingo Building - District 15 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    67,000 AED/year

    Elegance 1BHK | 6 CHEQUES | NEAR EXIT

    Flamingo Building, District 15, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    880 sqft

    Listed 3 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Mayfair Residency - Business Bay - Dubai
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    Apartment

    65,000 AED/year

    Prime Location | Spacious | Modern Living

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    Mayfair Residency, Business Bay, Dubai

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    605 sqft

    Listed 4 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Lakeside Tower B - Lakeside Residence - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
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    Apartment

    62,000 AED/year

    Fully furnished | Multiple chqs | Well Maintained

    Premium

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

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    811 sqft

    Listed 5 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Starz Tower 2 - Starz by Danube - Al Furjan - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1BR | Vacant | Furnished

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    Starz Tower 2, Starz by Danube, Al Furjan, Dubai

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    705 sqft

    Listed 7 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Azizi Mirage - Dubai Studio City - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Brand New | Community View | Fully Furnished

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    Azizi Mirage, Dubai Studio City, Dubai

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    572 sqft

    Abdul Mutaal

    Listed 7 hours ago

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Price insights for 1 Bedroom Apartments in Dubai

Average prices for 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent in Dubai

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
Phase 187,922
The Gardens Buildings71,708
Al Barsha South 457,150
Dubai Silicon Oasis53,163
Ghoroob52,947
Al Khail Gate52,751
International City Phase 249,507
Al Warsan49,087
Al Warsan 447,071
Al Warsan 143,268

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Your Guide to Finding a 1 BHK for Rent in Dubai

When you're hunting for a place to live in the UAE's busiest city, you'll quickly realize it's all about striking the right balance between excitement and practicality. For many people, a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai hits that sweet spot perfectly. Whether you're a young professional just starting out, part of a couple setting up your first home together, or a small family looking for something manageable, a one bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai gives you more space and privacy than a studio without the hassle and cost of maintaining a larger villa.

What makes Dubai's housing market interesting is just how varied it really is. You can pick between living the fast-paced high-rise life right in the city centre or settling into one of the quieter, more suburban communities further out. Take central areas like Business Bay or Downtown – these places never sleep, with their towering skyscrapers, excellent restaurants, and everything you need right on your doorstep. 

On the flip side, neighborhoods like Jumeirah Village Circle or Dubai Hills Estate feel more like suburbs, with plenty of green space, parks, and a slower pace that families tend to appreciate. If you're new to the city, starting with a 1 BHK for rent in Dubai is actually a smart move – it gives you time to figure out what kind of lifestyle suits you before you commit to something bigger.

Top Locations for 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai

Some neighborhoods consistently stand out when it comes to 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai options, mainly because they have lots of listings and well-developed infrastructure.

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

JVC has become the go-to choice if you want that "live, work, play" setup without being too far from the action.

What You'll Pay: Rents vary quite a bit depending on the building. You can find 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Bloom Towers starting around AED 45,000, while Signature Livings North sits at the higher end around AED 130,000. Most places fall somewhere in the middle – Binghatti Heights goes for about AED 83,000, and Bloom Heights averages AED 75,000.

Business Bay

If you're working in Dubai's business district, this is probably where you want to be. It's got that polished, professional vibe, sitting right next to the Dubai Canal with impressive views and easy access to offices.

What You'll Pay: Expect to budget between AED 80,000 for something like Mayfair Residency and AED 132,000 for Nobles Tower. Popular buildings like Merano Tower typically run around AED 85,000, while Urban Oasis units hit the AED 100,000 mark.

Dubai Marina

The Marina is all about waterfront living – think palm-lined promenades, buzzing restaurants, and that resort-style atmosphere. If you like being able to walk everywhere and enjoy nightlife, this area delivers.

What You'll Pay: Recent rental transactions show 1 bedroom apartments for rent in The Torch starting at AED 85,000, climbing to AED 115,000 for Al Sahab 1 and AED 145,000 for Damac Heights. If you're looking at high-end options, The Residences can reach AED 160,000 annually.

Downtown Dubai

Living here means you're literally at the center of everything – the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are practically your neighbors. It's hard to beat the convenience and prestige.

What You'll Pay: Entry into this area starts at about AED 76,000 for buildings like Burj Views. Downtown Views II averages around AED 125,000. For the most exclusive addresses, such as the Address Residences Dubai Opera, you're looking at approximately AED 170,000 per year.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

JLT has grown into a lively waterfront community spread across 26 different clusters. It's similar to the Marina but generally a bit more affordable, and it's known for being pet-friendly too.

What You'll Pay: Prices begin around AED 53,000 in buildings like New Dubai Gate 1. More typical units in Lake Point Tower range from AED 76,500 to AED 90,000. Premium options in MBL Residence top out at about AED 110,000.

Al Barsha

What draws people to Al Barsha is the combination of good connectivity and being close to Mall of the Emirates. It's practical without sacrificing convenience.

What You'll Pay: Renewed contracts in Al Barsha run between AED 52,000 and AED 68,000. Meanwhile, new contracts in towers like Al Murad Tower typically fall between AED 63,000 and AED 82,000.

Affordable Areas for One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dubai

If keeping costs down is your priority, you should definitely look at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) and International City. These areas still offer modern amenities and good facilities, just at more competitive price points. In DSO, recent rentals at Axis Residence 6 have gone for around AED 63,000. Over in Al Warsan (part of International City Phase 2), you can find one bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai for roughly AED 63,000 annually as well.

Nearby Amenities & Lifestyle

Access to essential services is a crucial consideration when selecting a one bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai. Residents prioritize locations offering convenient access to education, healthcare, and retail facilities.

Schools and Nurseries

Sheikh Zayed Road & Al Barsha: This corridor hosts reputable institutions including GEMS Wellington International School, Horizon International School, and Dubai American Academy. Early childhood facilities include Odyssey Nursery and Willow Children's Nursery.

Dubai Hills Estate & DSO: GEMS Wellington Academy maintains branches near both locations. Dubai Hills Estate additionally features GEMS International School and Blossom Nursery.

Hospitals and Clinics

Neighborhoods with 1 BHK for rent in Dubai are well-served by medical infrastructure. Major hospitals include King's College Hospital London (with branches in Dubai Hills and Jumeirah), Al Zahra Hospital in Al Barsha, and Medcare Women & Children Hospital on Sheikh Zayed Road. Clinics such as Prime Medical Center, Aster Clinic, and specialized facilities like King's Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic provide comprehensive healthcare access.

Supermarkets and Shopping

Daily convenience is ensured through extensive retail networks. Hypermarkets like LuLu, Geant and Carrefour Markets serve large shopping needs. Community supermarkets including Spinneys and Choitrams handle daily requirements. Major shopping destinations include Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, and Ibn Battuta Mall, while community centers such as Silicon Central Mall, Al Barsha Mall, and Circle Mall provide convenient access.

Location & Transportation

Transportation infrastructure plays a significant role in neighborhood appeal. Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) functions as the emirate's primary thoroughfare, connecting major business districts. The Dubai Metro's Red and Green lines serve key residential areas including JLT, Business Bay, and Bur Dubai.

Jumeirah Lake Towers and Dubai Marina benefit from both Metro and Dubai Tram connectivity. Residents in suburban locations such as Dubai Silicon Oasis typically rely on personal vehicles or RTA bus services to access Centerpoint Metro station. Those preferring car-free living often choose a 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai near stations such as Sobha Realty or Financial Centre to minimize commute times.

Pros & Cons of Renting a One Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Dubai

Pros:

  • Standard Amenities: Contemporary buildings typically include shared gymnasiums, swimming pools, and 24-hour security services.
  • Diverse Options: The market ranges from affordable units in International City to premium hotel-serviced apartments in Downtown Dubai.
  • Strategic Locations: Many properties are situated within close proximity to major employment hubs such as DIFC or Dubai Media City.

Cons:

  • Traffic Congestion: High-demand areas including Downtown and Dubai Marina experience significant traffic during peak hours.
  • Ongoing Development: As an expanding city, certain neighborhoods may have active construction projects.
  • Utility Costs: Chiller-free buildings are highly sought after, as cooling expenses in non-chiller-free units can be substantial during summer months.

FAQs about 1 BHK for Rent in Dubai

Are furnished properties available? Both furnished and unfurnished options are widely available throughout the market. Furnished properties typically command higher rental rates but eliminate furniture acquisition costs.

What is the policy regarding pets? Pet policies are building-specific. Certain communities, particularly JLT, are known for pet-friendly regulations. Verification with property management is recommended before signing any tenancy agreement.

How long is the typical commute from popular residential areas? Business Bay to DIFC typically takes 5-10 minutes. JLT to Marina is accessible via Metro or on foot. Dubai Silicon Oasis to Downtown requires approximately 25-30 minutes by car.