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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Stonehenge Residence - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    90,000 AED/year

    NEW | BOULEVARD VIEW | SPACIOUS | MULTIPLE OPTIONS

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    Stonehenge Residence, District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    745 sqft

    Dmitrii Bobylev

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Gardens Buildings - The Gardens - Dubai
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    84,000 AED/year

    RAMADAN OFFER | GREEN COMMUNITY | BRAND NEW

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    The Gardens Buildings, The Gardens, Dubai

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    710 sqft

    Rachel Macarse

    Listed 12 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in City Walk Residential Building 1 - City Walk Residential - City Walk - Dubai
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    198,000 AED/year

    1BR Furnished | Unfurnished | with Terrace

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    City Walk Residential Building 1, City Walk Residential, City Walk, Dubai

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    1,608 sqft

    Listed 16 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in The Residences at District One - Mohammed Bin Rashid City - Dubai
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    109,995 AED/year

    Extra Bed | Full Stage | Move Ready

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    The Residences at District One, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

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    788 sqft

    Harvey Poonia

    Listed 17 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in JW Marriott Hotel Marina - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    170,000 AED/year

    Breathtaking View | 1BHK | JW Marriott Marina

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    JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    804 sqft

    Listed 18 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Oia Residence - Motor City - Dubai
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    90,000 AED/year

    Clear Courtyard View | 1BHK | OIA Residence

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    Oia Residence, Motor City, Dubai

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    930 sqft

    Listed 19 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Desert Sun - Dubai Land Residence Complex - Dubai Land - Dubai
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    68,000 AED/year

    ELEGANT FINISH 1 BHK | CLOSED KITCHEN | GYM+POOL

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    Desert Sun, Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai Land, Dubai

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    780 sqft

    Listed 26 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Saleh Bin Lahej Building - Majan - Dubai Land - Dubai
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    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    OPEN VIEW | ELEGANT FINISH 1 BHK | VACANT SOON

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    Saleh Bin Lahej Building, Majan, Dubai Land, Dubai

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    904 sqft

    Listed 32 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Amalia Residences - Al Furjan - Dubai
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    80,000 AED/year

    Vacant | Chiller Free | Furnishing Available

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    Amalia Residences, Al Furjan, Dubai

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    830 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in The Palm Tower - Palm Jumeirah - Dubai
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    Apartment

    250,000 AED/year

    High Floor | Fully Furnished | Vacant April

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    The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

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    1,011 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Alya Building - Al Satwa - Dubai
    9

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    80,000 AED/year

    Chic 1BHK in Alya Building – Al Satwa

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    Alya Building, Al Satwa, Dubai

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    635 sqft

    Hasnain Gul

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Neighbourhood C2 - The Neighbourhood - Al Barari - Dubai
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    Apartment

    150,000 AED/year

    Luxury 1BR | Green Views | Premium Al Barari Living

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    The Neighbourhood C2, The Neighbourhood, Al Barari, Dubai

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    826 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Affini Tribute Portfolio Residences - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
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    135,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Vacant | Branded by Marriott

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    Affini Tribute Portfolio Residences, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

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    830 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in DAMAC Towers by Paramount - Business Bay - Dubai
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    125,000 AED/year

    LUXURIOUS APARTMENT | SPACIOUS | PRIME LOCATION | VACANT SOON

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    DAMAC Towers by Paramount, Business Bay, Dubai

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    928 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in MAG 218 - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    95,000 AED/year

    Furnished | Spacious | Prime Location

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    MAG 218, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    844 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Le Ciel 2 - Le Ciel - Port de La Mer - La Mer - Jumeirah - Dubai
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    145,000 AED/year

    Vacant 1BR | Partial Sea View | Balcony | Le Ciel

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    Le Ciel 2, Le Ciel, Port de La Mer, La Mer, Jumeirah, Dubai

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    801 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in 5242 Tower 2 - 5242 - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    160,000 AED/year

    FULL CANAL SEA VIEW | LARGE LAYOUT | VACANT

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    5242 Tower 2, 5242, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    1,002 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Binghatti Avenue - Al Jaddaf - Dubai
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    75,000 AED/year

    High Floor | Spacious 1BR | Prime Investment

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    Binghatti Avenue, Al Jaddaf, Dubai

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    707 sqft

    Vladislav Voronin

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Lake View Tower - JLT Cluster B - Jumeirah Lake Towers - Dubai
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    130,000 AED/year

    Corner Unit | Large | 1 Bed | 1333sqft | @130k

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    Lake View Tower, JLT Cluster B, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

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    1,333 sqft

    Abdul Ghani

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Parkside - Town Square - Dubai
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    69,889 AED/year

    Well maintained I Ready to move I Big Balcony

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    Parkside, Town Square, Dubai

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    831 sqft

    Listed 1 hour ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Warda Apartments 2A - Warda Apartments 2 - Warda Apartments - Town Square - Dubai
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    80,000 AED/year

    Massive terrace | Fully furnished | Vacant soon

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    Warda Apartments 2A, Warda Apartments 2, Warda Apartments, Town Square, Dubai

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    1,032 sqft

    Listed 2 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Golf Grand - Dubai Hills Estate - Dubai
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    145,000 AED/year

    BRIGHT 1BR | FULL GOLF VIEW | BRAND NEW

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    Golf Grand, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai

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    702 sqft

    Archana Bhan

    Listed 2 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Artesia C - Artesia - DAMAC Hills - Dubai
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    100,000 AED/year

    1BR Furnished | Golf & Pool View | Artesia C

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    Artesia C, Artesia, DAMAC Hills, Dubai

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    747 sqft

    Listed 2 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Silicon Star 2 - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
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    74,000 AED/year

    CHILLER FREE - READY TO MOVE IN - FULLY RENOVATED!

    Premium

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    Silicon Star 2, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

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    932 sqft

    Listed 2 hours ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Al Jazi - Madinat Jumeirah Living - Umm Suqeim - Dubai
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    135,000 AED/year

    1 Month Free|Kitchen Appliances|Garden Pool View

    Premium

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    Al Jazi, Madinat Jumeirah Living, Umm Suqeim, Dubai

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    744 sqft

    Gleb Laevskii

    Listed 2 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 191,783
The Gardens Buildings75,012
The Gardens67,483
Dubai Silicon Oasis53,112
Ghoroob52,973
Al Khail Gate49,705
International City Phase 248,964
Al Warsan47,693
Al Warsan 446,679
Al Warsan 143,711

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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.