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A 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Mohammed Bin Rashid City averaged AED 99,000 a year in Sobha Hartland, according to Bayut's H1 2026 rental report (updated 14 October 2026). That is the main 1 bedroom address in MBR City. This page covers rent, sizes, furnished and monthly options, and what to check.
Bayut's report does not list MBR City as a whole, but it does list Sobha Hartland, where many MBR City one bedrooms sit. The table compares it with neighbouring areas in the same report. All figures are average advertised annual rents, not signed rents.
| Area | Average 1 bedroom rent, H1 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sobha Hartland (MBR City) | AED 99,000 |
| Business Bay | AED 104,000 |
| Dubai Marina | AED 103,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | AED 79,000 |
Source: Bayut Dubai Rental Market Report H1 2026. Property Finder's Q3 2026 data shows the wider picture: the median apartment rent in MBR City was AED 110,000 (all sizes), down 7.4% on a year earlier. A 1 bedroom here costs about the same as one in Business Bay and Dubai Marina, but far more than in JVC.
Size varies by tower. Compare the floor plan of each unit, for example in Sobha The Crest and the District One residences. Ask whether the area quoted is built-up area or suite area. Our guide to apartment sizes in Dubai explained shows how to read the numbers.
Many searches ask for furnished or monthly rent. Furnished 1 bedrooms exist in MBR City, and they usually cost more than unfurnished ones because the landlord has paid for furniture. Standard Dubai tenancy contracts run for a year. A monthly stay is a short-term let and works differently, so ask the landlord which one is on offer and read the inventory list if the unit is furnished.
It suits professionals and couples who want a newer, planned community close to Downtown without paying Downtown rent. It is quieter than Business Bay, but parts of MBR City are still under construction, so visit at different times of day. If you need a second room, see 2 bedroom apartments for rent in MBR City. For the full area guide with buildings and districts, go back to apartments for rent in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
Bayut's H1 2026 report gives an average advertised rent of AED 99,000 a year in Sobha Hartland, a main MBR City district. Rent varies by tower, view and whether the flat is furnished.
Yes, some listings are furnished. They usually ask for more rent than unfurnished flats. Check the inventory in the contract before you sign.
Standard residential contracts in Dubai are annual. Monthly stays are short-term lets, which are a different arrangement. Ask the landlord to confirm the type of lease.
Slightly, on Bayut's H1 2026 averages: AED 99,000 in Sobha Hartland against AED 104,000 in Business Bay. The two are close, so compare the actual buildings.
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