A 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Dubai had a median registered rent of AED 68,000 a year in the 12 months to July 2026 (dataHabibi Research, from Dubai Land Department Ejari records). Asking rents vary widely by area, from the low tens of thousands in the outer communities to well over AED 100,000 in Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Downtown.
Use this page to browse one bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai, and use the guide below to compare areas, sizes and costs. Searching "1 BHK for rent in Dubai" means the same thing: one bedroom, a hall (living room) and a kitchen.
No single public source gives a one bedroom median for every community, so the table combines two dated sources. Both describe apartments of all sizes, so treat them as a guide to how areas rank, not as the price of a one bedroom.
| Area | Median asking rent, Q3 2026 (apartments, all sizes) | Change on Q3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Meydan | AED 65,000 | down 13.3% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 71,999 | down 10% |
| Arjan | AED 75,000 | down 6.3% |
| Business Bay | AED 105,000 | down 12.5% |
| Mohammed Bin Rashid City | AED 110,000 | down 7.4% |
| Dubai Marina | AED 130,000 | down 16.1% |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 130,000 | no change |
| Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) | AED 145,000 | down 9.4% |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 180,000 | down 21.7% |
Source: Property Finder Q3 2026 rental report, median advertised annual rents, reported on 14 October 2026. In the registered-contract data, the Dubai-wide one bedroom median is AED 68,000 (dataHabibi Research, July 2026). Registered rents sit below asking rents because they include older contracts.
Asking rents fell in nine of the ten apartment communities Property Finder tracks between Q3 2025 and Q3 2026, and stayed flat in Dubai Hills Estate. The same report says the average number of apartments listed for rent each day in September 2026 was 55.1% higher than a year earlier, while renter enquiries rose 15.4%. More choice gives you room to negotiate on price, cheques and furnishing. Studios or one bedrooms drew the largest share of enquiries in seven of the ten communities, so the best units still go fast.
Sizes vary by building and by age. Among the one bedrooms we currently list, built-up areas run from about 470 square feet in Azizi Riviera to over 1,000 square feet in an Elite Downtown Residences unit. Sobha Hartland one bedrooms sit around 570 square feet. Compare rent per square foot, not just rent, and confirm whether the size is BUA or suite area. See apartment sizes in Dubai explained.
Besides the annual rent, plan for these items. Ask the landlord or agent for current amounts before you sign.
| Cost | What to know |
|---|---|
| Security deposit | The landlord may take a deposit for maintenance and must return the remainder at the end of the lease (Law 26 of 2007, Article 20). |
| Ejari registration | Mandatory for every tenancy. Check the current fee in the Dubai REST app. |
| DEWA connection | A utility deposit is set after Ejari is issued. See DEWA move-in. |
| Agency fee | Agree who pays it before you view. See agency commission in Dubai. |
| Chiller and service charges | Some buildings include cooling in the rent. See DEWA and chiller charges. |
Need a second bedroom? See 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai. Looking for something smaller and cheaper? See studio apartments for rent in Dubai.
The Dubai-wide median registered rent was AED 68,000 a year in the 12 months to July 2026. Asking rents in central areas such as Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Downtown are higher, and outer areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle and Meydan are lower.
1 BHK means one bedroom, hall and kitchen. It is the same home type as a one bedroom apartment, with a separate bedroom and a living area.
Among the communities in Property Finder's Q3 2026 report, Meydan, Jumeirah Village Circle and Arjan had the lowest median apartment asking rents. Outside those, International City and Discovery Gardens are lower still in registered contract data.
Many landlords accept several post-dated cheques, and our listings often say how many. The number is agreed with the landlord and written into the tenancy contract.
Increases follow the Dubai rental index, which compares your rent with the average for similar homes. Use the official calculator or our rent increase calculator to check before you renew.
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