A studio apartment for rent in Dubai typically costs far less than any other home type, and the price depends mostly on the area. Registered rental contracts put the Dubai-wide median at AED 44,100 a year, with International City near AED 30,000 and Business Bay near AED 70,000 (dataHabibi Research, July 2026, from Dubai Land Department records).
This page shows studios for rent in Dubai from our current listings. The guide below explains what a studio is, what the main areas cost, and how to rent one.
The figures below are medians from registered Ejari tenancy contracts over the 12 months before July 2026. They show what tenants actually signed for, not what landlords ask. Your own rent will vary with the building, floor, view and whether the studio is furnished.
| Area | Median studio rent a year |
|---|---|
| International City | AED 30,000 |
| Dubai Production City | AED 36,000 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | AED 40,000 |
| Dubai Sports City | AED 40,558 |
| Discovery Gardens | AED 41,000 |
| Dubai-wide median | AED 44,100 |
| DAMAC Hills | AED 45,000 |
| Arjan | AED 48,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | AED 50,000 |
| Azizi Riviera | AED 50,000 |
| Jumeirah Lakes Towers | AED 60,000 |
| Business Bay | AED 70,000 |
Source: dataHabibi Research, "Studio for rent in Dubai", published 11 July 2026, based on Dubai Land Department Ejari records. Medians are shown for the communities with the deepest lease data.
Studios in Dubai usually run from about 300 to 600 square feet, with older buildings toward the smaller end. A studio has one open room for living and sleeping, a kitchen or kitchenette and one bathroom. Newer towers often add a balcony and a separate closed kitchen, which can lift the rent.
Check whether the size quoted is built-up area (BUA) or suite area, because the two differ. Our guide to BUA and suite area on a Dubai floor plan explains how to compare them fairly.
If the rent is your main limit, start with the lowest rows of the table: International City, Production City, Silicon Oasis, Sports City and Discovery Gardens. Expect older or simpler buildings and a longer drive to the main business districts.
If you want a newer building and a central address, Jumeirah Village Circle and Arjan sit in the middle of the range. Business Bay and Jumeirah Lakes Towers cost more but put you closer to the Metro and the city centre. See our pages for studios for rent in Jumeirah Village Circle and studios for rent in Downtown Dubai.
Many studios on this page are listed furnished, and the listing says so in its title. A furnished studio saves the cost of buying a bed, sofa and appliances, and suits a first year in the city. Ask for an inventory list and check it room by room before you sign. If an unfurnished studio is cheaper, compare the saving with the cost of furnishing it.
Most Dubai tenancies are annual contracts. The rent is paid up front or in a small number of cheques, and many of our listings state the number of cheques the landlord accepts. People searching for a studio for rent monthly in Dubai usually want the cost per month, so divide the annual rent by 12 to compare. A true month-to-month stay is a short-term or holiday let, which is regulated differently. Read short-term rentals and holiday homes in Dubai before you choose one.
Our Ejari and tenancy contracts guide and the complete tenant guide go through each step. The Dubai Land Department publishes the official unified tenancy contract.
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The Dubai-wide median studio rent was AED 44,100 a year in the 12 months to July 2026, according to registered Ejari contracts. Areas range from about AED 30,000 in International City to about AED 70,000 in Business Bay.
International City had the lowest median among the areas reported, at about AED 30,000 a year. Dubai Production City, Silicon Oasis, Sports City and Discovery Gardens follow, all below the Dubai-wide median.
Standard tenancies are annual contracts, so you pay a yearly rent in one payment or a few cheques. Month-to-month stays exist only as short-term or holiday lets, which cost more per month and follow separate rules.
You normally need your passport, residence visa and Emirates ID. The landlord and you sign the unified tenancy contract, and the contract must be registered on Ejari. Ask the landlord or agent for the exact list before you pay a deposit.
Not usually. A furnished studio often asks for a higher rent, but you avoid the cost of furniture and appliances. Compare the rent difference over the whole year with what furnishing would cost you.
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