Dubai Rental Guide: Affordable Neighborhoods for One-Bedroom Apartments

Finding an apartment within budget can be challenging as rental prices rise across Dubai. Financial experts typically recommend spending no more than 30% of your total household income on rent.

According to Property Finder's home price calculator, here is a list of Dubai neighborhoods where you can find one-bedroom apartments for under AED 70,000.

International City

Average Annual Rent: AED 38,000
 Dubai South

Average Annual Rent: AED 55,000
Dubai Land

Average Annual Rent: AED 50,000
 Dubai Investment Park

Average Annual Rent: AED 55,000
Dubai Sports City

Average Annual Rent: AED 60,000
 Dubai Silicon Oasis

Average Annual Rent: AED 60,000
Discovery Gardens

Average Annual Rent: AED 65,000
 Jumeirah Village Triangle

Average Annual Rent: AED 65,000
Downtown Jebel Ali

Average Annual Rent: AED 65,000
 Town Square

Average Annual Rent: AED 65,000
Al Barsha 1

Average Annual Rent: AED 70,000

Areas in Dubai Where One-Bedroom Apartments May Be Slightly Above AED 70,000:

Arjan

Average Annual Rent: AED 71,499, but starting from AED 40,000
Damac Hills

Average Annual Rent: AED 75,000, but starting from AED 30,000
 Jumeirah Village Circle

Average Annual Rent: AED 75,000, but starting from AED 43,000
* Meydan One

Average Annual Rent: AED 74,998, but starting from AED 42,000