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  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Lavender Garden Suites - Acacia Avenues - Al Sufouh - Dubai
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    104,999 yearly

    Fully Furnished | All Bills Included |1 Month Free

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    Lavender Garden Suites, Acacia Avenues, Al Sufouh, Dubai

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    694 sqft

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Executive Residences 2 - Executive Residences - Dubai Hills Estate - Dubai
    12

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    100,000 yearly

    Full Park View | View Now | Great Location

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    Executive Residences 2, Executive Residences, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai

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    634 sqft

    Imogen Tighe

    Listed 1 minute ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in DAMAC Maison Dubai Mall Street (The Signature) - Burj Khalifa Area - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
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    90,000 yearly

    Best Priced 1BR | Furnished | Steps to Dubai Mall

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    DAMAC Maison Dubai Mall Street (The Signature), Burj Khalifa Area, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    831 sqft

    Listed 2 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Burj Lake Hotel - The Address DownTown - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    14

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    169,995 yearly

    Luxury Serviced | Mall Access | Multiple Options

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    Burj Lake Hotel - The Address DownTown, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    741 sqft

    Krishna Jariwala

    Listed 2 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Damac Heights - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    115,000 yearly

    o Marina Walk, Dubai Marina Mall, JBR Beach, Bluew

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    Damac Heights, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    963 sqft

    Listed 3 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Dream Tower 1 - Dream Towers - Dubai Marina - Dubai
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    69,000 yearly

    Fully Furnished | Close to metro | Marina Living

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    Dream Tower 1, Dream Towers, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    635 sqft

    Listed 3 minutes ago

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

    250,000 yearly

    Luxury 1BR | The Palm Tower | Palm Jumeirah

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    The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

    1

    1

    1,055 sqft

    Listed 3 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Skyhills Residences 2 - Skyhills Residences - Dubai Science Park - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    110,000 yearly

    1BR+Study | Fully Furnished | Brand New

    Premium

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    Skyhills Residences 2, Skyhills Residences, Dubai Science Park, Dubai

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    980 sqft

    Avit Teotia

    Listed 4 minutes ago

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

    Apartment

    85,000 yearly

    Fully Furnished | Marina Views | Prime Location

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    Marina View Tower A, Marina View, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    760 sqft

    Listed 5 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in MBL Residence - JLT Cluster K - Jumeirah Lake Towers - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    105,000 yearly

    High Floor | Lake View | Unfurnished

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

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    786 sqft

    Listed 5 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Belgravia Square - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
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    Apartment

    125,000 yearly

    Spacious 1 BR | Fully Furnished | Prime Spot

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    Belgravia Square, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    1

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    985 sqft

    Peter Rodrigues

    Listed 7 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Grande - Opera District - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    125,000 yearly

    Furnished 1BR| Mid Floor| Mall and Fountain Access

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    Grande, Opera District, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    820 sqft

    Listed 7 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Oxford Residence 1 - District 13 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    72,000 yearly

    Modern Furnished | Pool View | Prime Location

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    Oxford Residence 1, District 13, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    759 sqft

    Listed 7 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Studio One - Dubai Marina - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    85,000 yearly

    Furnished | Ready to Move | A Grade APT | View Now

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    Studio One, Dubai Marina, Dubai

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    714 sqft

    Mohaad Suhail Laique Ahmed

    Listed 7 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Apartment Building 2 - Bluewaters Residences - Bluewaters - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    330,000 yearly

    DEWA and Chiller Free | Well Maintained

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    Apartment Building 2, Bluewaters Residences, Bluewaters, Dubai

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    814 sqft

    Listed 8 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in The50 - Majan - Dubai Land - Dubai
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    Apartment

    80,000 yearly

    Spacious Apartment | Unfurnished | Move in Now

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    The50, Majan, Dubai Land, Dubai

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    880 sqft

    Listed 8 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Sobha Creek Vistas Tower A - Sobha Hartland - Mohammed Bin Rashid City - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    80,000 yearly

    Furnished | Ready to Move | Sobha living | Vacant

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    Sobha Creek Vistas Tower A, Sobha Hartland, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

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    490 sqft

    Listed 8 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Binghatti Crest - District 13 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    72,000 yearly

    Furnished 1BR | Community View | Move In Ready

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    Binghatti Crest, District 13, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    640 sqft

    Listed 8 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Crest Tower C - The Crest - Sobha Hartland - Mohammed Bin Rashid City - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    100,000 yearly

    Lagoon view | Mid floor | Fully furnished

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    The Crest Tower C, The Crest, Sobha Hartland, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai

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    512 sqft

    Listed 8 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Boulevard Central Tower 1 - Boulevard Central Towers - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    120,000 yearly

    Newly Upgraded | Boulevard View | Prime Area

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    Boulevard Central Tower 1, Boulevard Central Towers, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

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    876 sqft

    Listed 8 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Equiti Gate - Jebel Ali - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    70,000 yearly

    Modern 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent | Equiti Gates

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    Equiti Gate, Jebel Ali, Dubai

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    700 sqft

    Listed 10 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Palace Beach Residence Tower 2 - Palace Beach Residence - EMAAR Beachfront - Dubai Harbour - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    117,000 yearly

    Vibrant Lifestyle| Waterfront Views | Vacant

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    Palace Beach Residence Tower 2, Palace Beach Residence, EMAAR Beachfront, Dubai Harbour, Dubai

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    797 sqft

    Listed 11 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in La Vista Residence 2 - La Vista Residence - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai
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    Apartment

    54,000 yearly

    Comfortable 1BR Living with Scenic Balcony in DSO

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    La Vista Residence 2, La Vista Residence, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

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    690 sqft

    Listed 11 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Jazi 2 - Madinat Jumeirah Living - Umm Suqeim - Dubai
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    Apartment

    100,000 yearly

    BURJ VIEW | PRIME LOCATION | COMMUNITY VIEW

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    Al Jazi 2, Madinat Jumeirah Living, Umm Suqeim, Dubai

    1

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    738 sqft

    Ulugbek Shomansurov

    Listed 11 minutes ago

  • Apartment - 1 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms for rent in Herad Tower - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    95,000 yearly

    1 bed | Best Ammenities | Spacious

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    Herad Tower, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

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    1,082 sqft

    Listed 12 minutes 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)
Dubai Investment Park (DIP)107,430
The Gardens Buildings73,563
Al Barsha South 370,114
Al Khail Gate59,584
Al Barsha South 458,383
Dubai Silicon Oasis53,627
International City Phase 251,510
Al Warsan 149,300
Al Warsan47,250
Al Warsan 446,387

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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.