Apartments for rent in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City) had a median advertised rent of AED 110,000 a year in Q3 2026, down 7.4% from AED 118,800 a year earlier (Property Finder Q3 2026 rental report). That sits below Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Marina and Downtown, and above Meydan and Jumeirah Village Circle.
This page lists MBR City apartments for rent. The guide explains how the community is laid out, which buildings to look at, what each size costs relative to the market, and how to rent here.
The figures below are median advertised annual rents for apartments of all sizes. They are asking prices from listings, so a signed rent can differ. Rents in MBR City vary by district: Sobha Hartland and District One are the two main apartment addresses you will see on this page.
| Area | Median Q3 2025 | Median Q3 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meydan | AED 74,999 | AED 65,000 | down 13.3% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 79,999 | AED 71,999 | down 10% |
| Business Bay | AED 120,000 | AED 105,000 | down 12.5% |
| Mohammed Bin Rashid City | AED 118,800 | AED 110,000 | down 7.4% |
| Dubai Hills Estate | AED 130,000 | AED 130,000 | no change |
| Dubai Creek Harbour (The Lagoons) | AED 160,000 | AED 145,000 | down 9.4% |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 230,000 | AED 180,000 | down 21.7% |
Source: Property Finder Q3 2026 rental report, reported on 14 October 2026. Across Dubai, the daily average of apartments listed for rent in September 2026 was 55.1% higher than a year earlier, while enquiries rose 15.4%. That balance gives renters more room to negotiate on rent and cheques.
MBR City is a large master development next to Downtown Dubai, made up of several districts with different developers. For renters, the districts that matter are:
Read the Mohammed Bin Rashid City community page and our Meydan and MBR City area guide for a wider map.
| Building | District | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Sobha The Crest (Towers A and B) | Sobha Hartland | One bedrooms of about 520 to 580 square feet, pool and Burj Khalifa views listed |
| Sobha Creek Vistas | Sobha Hartland | Two bedrooms of about 790 to 810 square feet, community and skyline views |
| District One Residences (3, 14 and 15) | District One | Two and three bedrooms with maid's rooms, about 1,300 to 2,700 square feet |
Sizes come from the listings we show today. Check each unit's own details, and confirm whether the area is built-up area or suite area. See apartment sizes in Dubai explained.
Each size has its own page with a different focus:
If you want a house, see townhouses for rent in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Villa rents in MBR City are much higher: the Q3 2026 median asking rent for villas was AED 850,000 a year, down 15% from AED 1,000,000.
MBR City suits tenants who want a newer, planned community close to Downtown without the Downtown rent. Sobha Hartland gives smaller one and two bedroom apartments in a landscaped setting. District One gives bigger homes for families. Compare with apartments for rent in Business Bay if you want more buildings to choose from, or apartments for rent in Dubai Creek Harbour for a waterfront setting.
Most searches that start with "Sobha Hartland rent" end on one of two towers on this page: Sobha The Crest and Sobha Creek Vistas. The Crest listings we show are one bedrooms with pool, community or Burj Khalifa views, and several landlords list them as negotiable or flexible on cheques. Creek Vistas listings are two bedrooms, usually furnished. Because the same tower can hold many similar units, compare floor, view and furnishing before you compare rent. Read our Sobha Hartland 2 guide to see what is coming next door, and our guide to buying in Mohammed Bin Rashid City if you are weighing a purchase later.
Property Finder reports that asking rents fell in nine of ten tracked apartment communities, with more listings competing for each renter. Ask for the rent, the number of cheques and any included items together, and ask how long the unit has been listed. Landlords with a vacant unit often prefer a clean one-year contract to a long vacancy. Keep every agreed term in the tenancy contract, not in messages.
Read Ejari and tenancy contracts explained before you sign. The Dubai Land Department publishes the official unified tenancy contract.
| Item | What to do |
|---|---|
| Chiller and service charges | Ask if cooling is in the rent. See DEWA and chiller charges explained. |
| Rent at renewal | Check the cap with the rent increase calculator. |
| Deposit refund | Photograph the unit at move-in. See getting your deposit back. |
| Buying instead | See apartments for sale in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. |
If you want a house instead of a flat, see property for rent in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
The median advertised apartment rent was AED 110,000 a year in Q3 2026, according to Property Finder. Individual rents depend on the district, size and furnishing.
Yes, on median asking rents. Downtown was AED 180,000 and Dubai Creek Harbour AED 145,000, against AED 110,000 for MBR City in Q3 2026.
Sobha Hartland is a Sobha Realty community within MBR City. It has apartment towers such as Sobha The Crest and Sobha Creek Vistas, plus villas and townhouses.
Apartment asking rents fell 7.4% between Q3 2025 and Q3 2026, in a market where listings rose 55.1% in September 2026 compared with a year earlier.
Standard tenancies are annual contracts paid in one amount or by cheques. Divide the annual rent by 12 to compare monthly cost. Shorter stays are holiday lets and follow separate rules.
Yes. Ejari registration is mandatory for tenancy contracts in Dubai, and DEWA asks for it to open your utility account.
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