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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Central 1 Dubai 5 - Jumeirah Garden City - Al Satwa - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    77,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1 BR Terrace All Amenities Near Metro

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    Central 1 Dubai 5, Jumeirah Garden City, Al Satwa, Dubai

    1

    1

    664 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Torch - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    21

    Apartment

    90,000 AED/year

    Managed | Vacant Now | 2 Parking

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    The Torch, Dubai Marina, Dubai

    1

    1

    886 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Liwan - Dubai Land - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    BRAND NEW 1 BEDROOM | GYM | POOL | SPACIOUS

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    Liwan, Dubai Land, Dubai

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    2

    883 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Duja Tower - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai
    11

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    98,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1-BR in Sheikh Zayed Road

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    Duja Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

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    2

    1,060 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Khalifa Saeed Meshwat AlMarri Building - Al Nahda 2 - Al Nahda - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1BR | Wardrobes Balcony | Gym Pool 48,000

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    Khalifa Saeed Meshwat AlMarri Building, Al Nahda 2, Al Nahda, Dubai

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    1

    800 sqft

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    Terra Gardens
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q4 2029
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    Terra Gardens

    Terra Gardens, Expo City, Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,270,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/70/20
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Nahda Tower - Al Nahda 2 - Al Nahda - Dubai
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    50,000 AED/year

    Luxurious 1BR 2 Bathroom with facilities Rent 50k.

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    Al Nahda Tower, Al Nahda 2, Al Nahda, Dubai

    1

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    850 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Elite Residence - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    99,000 AED/year

    Elite Residence Apartment XII

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    Elite Residence, Dubai Marina, Dubai

    1

    1

    736 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Azizi Aliyah - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    90,000 AED/year

    1BHK BIGGER READY TO MOVE ALL Amenities

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    Azizi Aliyah, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    1

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    990 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Farhad Azizi Residence - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    95,000 AED/year

    Modern 1 BR Unit FURNISHED BURJ VIEW ready

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    Farhad Azizi Residence, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    1

    1

    672 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Arabian Gate - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Like Brand New 1BHK Close kitchen All Amenities

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    Arabian Gate, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

    1

    2

    769 sqft

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    Lyvia by Palace
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q3 2029
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    Lyvia by Palace

    Lyvia by Palace, Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons), Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,684,888 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/70/20
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Maha Residence - International City Phase 2 - Al Warsan 4 - Al Warsan - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    Brand New | Quality Finished |1br With Store/Maid

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    Al Maha Residence, International City Phase 2, Al Warsan 4, Al Warsan, Dubai

    1

    2

    900 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in MBL Residence - JLT Cluster K - Jumeirah Lake Towers - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    120,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Spacious 1 Bedroom

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    MBL Residence, JLT Cluster K, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

    1

    2

    785 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Heritage Building - Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Close To MOE | Chiller in Dewa |

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    Heritage Building, Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai

    1

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    700 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Adiyat Residence 2 - Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    65,000 AED/year

    Ready To Move | Near To MOE | Neat and Clean |

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    Al Adiyat Residence 2, Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai

    1

    2

    750 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Lincoln Park - Arjan - Dubai
    17

    Apartment

    78,000 AED/year

    Spacious 1 bed | Lincoln Park | Arjan

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    Lincoln Park, Arjan, Dubai

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    2

    951 sqft

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    Avarra by Palace
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q2 2031
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    Avarra by Palace

    Avarra by Palace, Business Bay, Dubai

    1 - 6 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,839,888 AED

    Payment Plan: 10/80/10
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Yes Business Tower - Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    65,000 AED/year

    Neat And Clean | Ready To Move | Without Balcony |

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    Yes Business Tower, Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai

    1

    2

    780 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Thani Warqa Building - Al Warqa'a 1 - Al Warqa'a - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    58,000 AED/year

    NEAT AND CLEAN 1 BEDROOM HALL ONLY IN 58K

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    Al Thani Warqa Building, Al Warqa'a 1, Al Warqa'a, Dubai

    1

    2

    673 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in La Rive - Port de La Mer - La Mer - Jumeirah - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    144,999 AED/year

    Partial Marina View | Furnished | Well Maintained

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    La Rive, Port de La Mer, La Mer, Jumeirah, Dubai

    1

    1

    820 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Binghatti Phantom - District 17 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    100,000 AED/year

    Private Pool | Vacant Now | Modern

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    Binghatti Phantom, District 17, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

    2

    910 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Creek Views II by Azizi (Azizi Fawad Residence) - Dubai Healthcare City 2 - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
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    Apartment

    86,000 AED/year

    BURJ KHALIFA VIEW || LUXURY APARTMENT || BOOK NOW

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    Creek Views II by Azizi (Azizi Fawad Residence), Dubai Healthcare City 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

    1

    2

    618 sqft

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    Aurea
    Off-plan
    Delivery Date: Q2 2030
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    Aurea

    Aurea, Mina Rashid, Dubai

    1 - 3 Beds

    Launch price:

    2,310,000 AED

    2 Payment Plans
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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Heritage Building - Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    New Building |Family Living | Vacant |Nr MOE Metro

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    Heritage Building, Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai

    1

    2

    901 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Heritage Building - Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    Huge Size 1Br+Balcony | Family only | Nr MOE Metro

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    Heritage Building, Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai

    1

    2

    1,020 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in City House 2 - Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    68,000 AED/year

    1BHK + Balcony All Amenities Family only |Nr Metro

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    City House 2, Al Barsha 1, Al Barsha, Dubai

    1

    1

    788 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Jazi 3 - Madinat Jumeirah Living - Umm Suqeim - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    140,000 AED/year

    Modern 1 BR Al Jazi 3 | Brand New

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    Al Jazi 3, Madinat Jumeirah Living, Umm Suqeim, Dubai

    1

    1

    750 sqft

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Emerald Vision Tower - Jumeirah Village Triangle - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    78,000 AED/year

    One bedroom | Smart home | Ready to move in

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    Emerald Vision Tower, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai

    1

    2

    717 sqft

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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 196,342
The Gardens Buildings66,486
Al Furjan59,015
Al Warsan 453,979
Shorooq53,400
Ghoroob52,479
International City Phase 247,476
Al Warsan47,189
Al Warsan 143,297
Al Khail Gate41,616

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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.