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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Kappa Acca 6 - Dubai South (Dubai World Central) - Dubai
    18

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    Execlusive - Very Quite - Kitchen Appliances

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    Kappa Acca 6, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

    studio

    1

    404 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in MAG 565 - MAG 5 - Dubai South (Dubai World Central) - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    45,000 AED/year

    Spacious Studio | Vacant April 1 | Move In Now

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    MAG 565, MAG 5, Dubai South (Dubai World Central), Dubai

    studio

    1

    410 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Frankfurt Sports Tower - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    45,000 AED/year

    MODERN | SPACIOUS | PRIME LOCATION

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    Frankfurt Sports Tower, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    505 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Azizi Riviera 31 - AZIZI Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    57,999 AED/year

    FULLY FURNISHED | VACANT | OPEN VIEW

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    Azizi Riviera 31, AZIZI Riviera, Meydan One, Meydan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    300 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in New Dubai Gate 1 - JLT Cluster Q - Jumeirah Lake Towers - Dubai
    15

    Apartment

    65,000 AED/year

    Modern Studio For Rent |Near Metro| Furnished

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    New Dubai Gate 1, JLT Cluster Q, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

    studio

    1

    440 sqft

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    Delivery Date: Q4 2029
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    Serenz

    Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    Studio

    Launch price:

    840,000 AED

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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Hanover Square - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | Best Location | Call Now

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    Hanover Square, District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    451 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in DAMAC Maison The Vogue - Business Bay - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    75,000 AED/year

    HOTEL-STYLE LIVING | READY TO MOVE | NEXT TO POOL

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    DAMAC Maison The Vogue, Business Bay, Dubai

    studio

    1

    400 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Azizi Star - Al Furjan - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    55,000 AED/year

    Chiller Free | Fully Furnished | Prime Location

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    Azizi Star, Al Furjan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    337 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lago Vista A - Lago Vista - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    44,999 AED/year

    High Floor| Lake View| Big Layout| Well Maintained

    Premium

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    Lago Vista A, Lago Vista, Dubai Production City (IMPZ), Dubai

    studio

    1

    496 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Binghatti Lavender - District 10 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    57,000 AED/year

    Modern Living | Spacious | Prime Location

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    Binghatti Lavender, District 10, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    370 sqft

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    Delivery Date: Q1 2029
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    Sierra by Iman

    Sierra by Iman, Motor City, Dubai

    Studio

    Launch price:

    799,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 20/40/40
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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Residence By Prestige One - District 12 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    14

    Apartment

    65,000 AED/year

    Brand New | Vacant and Ready | Studio | JVC

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    The Residence By Prestige One, District 12, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    466 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Aria - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    13

    Apartment

    55,000 AED/year

    Unfurnished Studio| Equipped Kitchen | Vacant

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    Aria, District 14, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    390 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Regina Tower - District 12 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    12

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    Fully Furnished | On High Floor | 1 Cheque

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    Regina Tower, District 12, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    316 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in AZIZI Pearl - Al Furjan - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    52,000 AED/year

    Studio | Best Ammenities | Prime Location

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    AZIZI Pearl, Al Furjan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    329 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Karama Sqaure - Al Karama - Dubai
    6

    Apartment

    49,000 AED/year

    BRAND NEW BUILDING STUDIO APARTMENT CLOSE METRO

    Al Karama Sqaure, Al Karama, Dubai

    studio

    1

    256 sqft

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    Delivery Date: Q4 2028
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    Mirdad

    Mirdad, Motor City, Dubai

    Studio

    Launch price:

    763,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 60/40
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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Al Karama Sqaure - Al Karama - Dubai
    7

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    Good Studio With Balcony 48K Close To Metro

    Al Karama Sqaure, Al Karama, Dubai

    studio

    1

    256 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Dubai Mall Residences - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    140,000 AED/year

    Furnished | Vacant | Well Maintain

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    The Dubai Mall Residences, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

    studio

    1

    552 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in AURA by Grovy - District 14 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    21

    Apartment

    62,000 AED/year

    Brand New | Furnished Studio | Fully Turnkey

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    AURA by Grovy, District 14, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    324 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Samana Golf Avenue - Dubai Studio City - Dubai
    10

    Apartment

    53,999 AED/year

    6 CHEQUES | SPACIOUS UNIT | CHILLER FREE

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    Samana Golf Avenue, Dubai Studio City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    349 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Lago Vista C - Lago Vista - Dubai Production City (IMPZ) - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    50,000 AED/year

    SPACIOUS STUDIO -AVAILABLE FROM 21ST OF MARCH

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    Lago Vista C, Lago Vista, Dubai Production City (IMPZ), Dubai

    studio

    1

    496 sqft

  • Explore this Off-Plan Project that fits your search criteria with flexible payment plans:
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    Delivery Date: Q1 2029
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    Breez by Danube

    Breez by Danube, Maritime City, Dubai

    Studio

    Launch price:

    1,300,000 AED

    Payment Plan: 20/50/30
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  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in SOL Bay - Business Bay - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    70,000 AED/year

    Furnished Studio | Private Terrace | Book Today

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    SOL Bay, Business Bay, Dubai

    studio

    1

    460 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in AZIZI Riviera 37 - AZIZI Riviera - Meydan One - Meydan - Dubai
    9

    Apartment

    62,999 AED/year

    HOT DEAL | AMAZING LOCATION ON LAGOON

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    AZIZI Riviera 37, AZIZI Riviera, Meydan One, Meydan, Dubai

    studio

    1

    462 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in The Matrix - Dubai Sports City - Dubai
    11

    Apartment

    59,999 AED/year

    AVAIL FROM 24TH MARCH | FURNISHED | 2 CHQS

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    The Matrix, Dubai Sports City, Dubai

    studio

    1

    594 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Rise Residences - District 16 - Jumeirah Village Circle - Dubai
    16

    Apartment

    64,999 AED/year

    12 Cheques | Brand New Studio | Near To Mall

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    Rise Residences, District 16, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai

    studio

    1

    399 sqft

  • Apartment - Studio - 1 Bathroom for rent in Carson - DAMAC Hills - Dubai
    8

    Apartment

    48,000 AED/year

    Semi Furnished | Golf View| Best Price

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    Carson, DAMAC Hills, Dubai

    studio

    1

    410 sqft

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Price insights for Studio Apartments in Dubai

Average prices for Studio Apartments for rent in Dubai

CommunityAverage price (AED/year)
Building 20369,306
Al Barsha South 468,326
The Gardens Buildings61,988
Phase 157,354
The Gardens46,887
Building 38 to Building 10743,266
Al Khail Gate36,029
International City Phase 234,333
Al Warsan33,770
Al Warsan 130,578

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Your Guide to Studio Apartments for Rent in Dubai

Studio apartments for rent in Dubai represent the most straightforward entry point into the city's rental market. For single professionals, recent graduates, or anyone prioritizing location over space, these compact units offer exactly what matters most: affordability and access to Dubai's infrastructure without the commitment of a larger place.

The appeal is simple. When you choose a studio for rent in Dubai, you're choosing efficiency—both financial and practical. These properties dominate the lower end of the rental spectrum, which explains why they're consistently popular among newcomers, young professionals, and anyone who'd rather spend money on experiences than square footage.

The tradeoff is obvious: you're working with limited space where your bedroom, living room, and dining area occupy the same footprint. For some, that's perfectly manageable. For others, it becomes restrictive quickly. The decision hinges on your priorities and how you actually live day-to-day.

Market Overview

Studios sit at the bottom of Dubai's rental price ladder, but that doesn't mean they're all identical or equally affordable. Location drives everything, and the gap between budget communities and premium areas is substantial.

According to current market data, the average annual rent for a studio apartment for rent in Dubai hovers around AED 52,000. However, that average masks significant variation—listings start as low as AED 17,000 annually in outer communities while climbing past AED 70,000 in central districts. For context, jumping up to a 1-bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai typically pushes your average annual cost to around AED 90,000, so the savings are real.

Size-wise, most studios average about 500 square feet. You'll find many clustered between 320 and 560 square feet, though some larger units stretch to 900 square feet. Compare that to a standard one-bedroom at roughly 850 square feet, and you get a sense of what you're sacrificing for the lower rent.

Recent listing and transaction data as of December 2025:

  • New Contracts: Studios in Dubai average AED 48,955 annually based on the past year's listings
  • Renewed Contracts: Renewals average AED 40,035 annually

That nearly AED 9,000 difference matters. If you're already in a studio and facing renewal, it's usually smarter to negotiate or use the DLD rental calculator than to hunt for something new. The market penalizes movers.

Recent transactions as of December 2025 show the range across different areas:

  • UniEstate Sports Tower in Dubai Sports City: AED 43,000 annually
  • Carson C in DAMAC Hills: AED 48,000 annually
  • Building W08 in International City: AED 30,000 annually

Average Prices & Sizes of Studio for Rent in Dubai

Breaking down what you'll actually pay depends heavily on which neighborhood you target and what amenities you're willing to compromise on.

Budget areas like International City start around AED 30,500 per year for basic units, while Al Nahda begins at roughly AED 37,000 annually. Dubai Sports City and Dubai South both start at AED 40,000 per year, offering slightly better infrastructure and newer developments.

Move toward the center, and costs jump significantly. Business Bay studios start at AED 55,000 per year, while Jumeirah Lake Towers begins around AED 52,000 annually. These premium areas command higher rents because of metro access, proximity to business districts, and generally better-maintained properties.

Why Rent a Studio in Dubai?

The case for studio apartments for rent in Dubai boils down to financial pragmatism. You're maximizing location and minimizing rent, which works perfectly if those are your top two priorities.

Singles, students, digital nomads, and young professionals make up the bulk of studio tenants. The lifestyle suits people who view their apartment primarily as a place to sleep and store belongings rather than entertain or spend extensive time. If your weekends involve exploring the city rather than hosting dinner parties, a studio for rent in Dubai delivers exactly what you need without excess.

The financial benefits extend beyond base rent. Smaller spaces mean lower DEWA bills, less furniture to buy, and minimal maintenance responsibilities. Many apartment buildings include shared amenities, gyms, pools, and parking, so you're not sacrificing those comforts despite the compact footprint.

That said, a studio for rent in Dubai has clear limitations. The open layout means zero privacy if you have guests overnight. Storage becomes a puzzle requiring creative solutions like wall-mounted shelving or under-bed containers. And if you work from home regularly, the lack of separation between your workspace and living space can wear thin quickly.

Best Locations for Studio Apartments for Rent in Dubai

Studios for rent are available throughout Dubai, but certain areas dominate the listings and offer distinct advantages depending on your priorities.

High-Volume Areas

Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) leads in sheer listing volume, followed by Business Bay, Arjan and Meydan. High volume indicates the popularity of these communities among studio tenants.

Budget-Friendly Communities

International City consistently ranks as Dubai's most affordable option, making it ideal for finding a cheap studio for rent in Dubai. Designed specifically for cost-effective housing, the community features country-themed clusters in the Al Warsan area. Studios start at AED 30,500 annually. The tradeoff is location—you're on the outskirts with longer commutes to central business districts.

Al Nahda sits adjacent to Sharjah and offers studios from AED 37,000 per year. Metro and bus connectivity are solid, making it viable for those working in Deira or nearby areas.

Dubai Sports City attracts tenants looking for affordability combined with an active lifestyle. Studios start at AED 40,000 annually, and the community features sports venues, gyms, and a golf course.

Dubai South represents newer development focused on walkability and modern infrastructure. With Al Maktoum International Airport and proximity to Expo City Dubai, studios here start at AED 40,000 per year and appeal to those working in the southern corridor.

Central & Premium Locations

Business Bay serves as Dubai's central business hub, placing you minutes from Downtown Dubai and directly on the metro line. Studios start at AED 55,000 annually. You're paying for location and convenience here—the time saved on commuting is the primary value proposition.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) offers high-rise living around man-made lakes adjacent to Dubai Marina. It's slightly less crowded and more affordable than the Marina itself while maintaining similar aesthetics. Studios begin around AED 52,000 per year, and working professionals dominate the tenant base. Metro access via DMCC and Sobha Realty stations makes it practical for those working in Media City or Dubai Marina.

Amenities & Lifestyle in Dubai

Schools and Nurseries

  • GEMS Wellington International School
  • Dubai International Academy
  • Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
  • Repton School Dubai
  • Dubai British School

Hospitals and Clinics

  • Mediclinic City Hospital
  • NMC Royal Hospital
  • Aster Hospital
  • Saudi German Hospital
  • Burjeel Hospital

Gyms

  • Fitness First
  • GymNation
  • Warehouse Gym
  • Flex Fitness

Beaches

  • The Beach, JBR
  • Kite Beach
  • Sunset Beach
  • Umm Suqeim Beach

Leisure and Attractions

  • Dubai Mall
  • Mall of the Emirates
  • Burj Khalifa
  • Dubai Marina Walk
  • The Dubai Fountain

Location & Transportation

Dubai's infrastructure makes studio living viable even in outer communities, though proximity to public transport significantly impacts daily convenience.

Major roads—Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), and Al Khail Road (E44)—connect the entire emirate. However, if you're commuting daily, metro access changes everything.

Metro Access

The Dubai Metro operates two main lines (Red and Green) serving major residential and business zones. Areas with direct metro connectivity command higher rents for good reason:

  • Business Bay sits directly on the metro line
  • JLT has two stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty)
  • Al Nahda offers metro access to both Dubai and Sharjah

If your studio lacks metro proximity, check bus routes carefully. The RTA bus network is comprehensive but adds time to your commute. Dubai South, for example, connects via Bus F55 to Expo 2020 Metro Station—functional but not as convenient as direct metro access.

Commute times matter more in a studio because you're already compromising on space. Trading an extra 30-40 minutes daily on public transport to save AED 10,000 annually might make sense financially but can drain you over time.

Pros & Cons of Renting a Studio Flat for Rent in Dubai

Pros:

  • Exceptional affordability makes studios the cheapest option for accessing Dubai's rental market
  • Lower price point allows you to afford premium areas like Downtown Dubai or Dubai Marina that would otherwise be out of reach
  • Reduced utility costs and minimal maintenance translate to meaningful monthly savings
  • Compact layout naturally encourages minimalist living with less clutter and faster cleaning
  • Many complexes include shared amenities (pools, gyms) without requiring larger unit costs

Cons:

  • Limited space—typically around 500 square feet—combines all functions into one room, which feels cramped quickly
  • Zero privacy with the open-plan design makes having guests overnight awkward or impractical
  • Storage becomes a constant challenge requiring creative solutions and ruthless decluttering
  • Working from home lacks physical separation between workspace and living space
  • Difficult to host gatherings or entertain more than one person comfortably

FAQs About Studio for Rent in Dubai

What's the typical price range for a studio flat for rent in Dubai?

Studios span from budget to premium depending on location. Outer communities like International City start around AED 30,000 annually, making them Dubai's most affordable option. Central areas like Business Bay and JLT begin around AED 52,000-55,000 per year. Premium towers in Downtown or Marina can push past AED 70,000 annually.

Are most studios furnished or unfurnished?

Most studios come unfurnished, giving you control over furniture and setup. However, many investors specifically target the studio market with fully furnished units designed for quick move-ins. These typically cost slightly more monthly but eliminate furniture purchase and setup hassles, which is particularly appealing for short-term renters or those relocating from abroad.

Do Dubai studio apartments for rent allow pets?

Pet policies vary by building management and individual landlords. Many older buildings restrict pets entirely, while newer developments occasionally permit them with additional deposits. Always confirm the pet policy explicitly before signing, as this isn't standardized across Dubai.

How long is the typical commute from budget studio areas to business districts?

Expect 30-45 minutes from outer areas like International City or Dubai South to central business districts using public transport. With direct metro access from places like JLT or Business Bay, you're looking at 10-20 minutes to most major employment hubs. If you're driving, traffic patterns significantly impact timing—morning and evening rushes can double commute times.

Is a studio for rent in Dubai sufficient for two people?

Possible, but challenging. The typical 500 square foot footprint with open-plan layout offers minimal privacy or personal space. Couples who both work from home particularly struggle. If both tenants spend most daytime hours outside the apartment and you're comfortable with close quarters, it can work short-term. Long-term, most couples find upgrading to a one-bedroom dramatically improves quality of life despite higher costs.