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Cheapest Areas to Rent a Home in Dubai: Top 10 Neighbourhoods

Find the most affordable neighborhoods to rent a home in Dubai. Discover the top 10 cheapest areas to rent a home, including Liwan, Deira, and Jumeirah Village Circle.

By Vadim Kouznetsov, published

Cheapest Areas to Rent a Home in Dubai: Top 10 Neighbourhoods

For those looking to rent a home in Dubai on a budget, here are the top 10 most affordable neighborhoods to consider:

1. Liwan

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED30,000 – AED32,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED44,000 – AED46,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED58,000 – AED62,000 per year

2. Deira

  • Studio: AED25,000 – AED35,000 per year
  • 1-bedroom: AED35,000 – AED45,000 per year

3. Discovery Gardens

  • Studio: AED25,000 – AED35,000 per year
  • 1 Bedroom: AED35,000 – AED50,000 per year

4. International City

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED36,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED49,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED85,000 per year

5. Al Muhaisnah

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED37,000 – AED40,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED50,000 – AED55,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED70,000 – AED74,000 per year

6. Al Warsan

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED43,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED58,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED82,000 per year

7. Dubai South

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED45,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED65,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED100,000 per year

8. Dubai Investment Park (DIP)

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED50,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED72,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED83,000 per year

9. Bur Dubai

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED59,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED79,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED108,000 per year

10. Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)

  • 1-bedroom apartment: AED64,000 per year
  • 2-bedroom apartment: AED89,000 per year
  • 3-bedroom apartment: AED138,000 per year

According to a recent report, the average price for renting apartments in Dubai is approximately AED73 ($20) per square foot, up from around AED62 ($17) per square foot at the same time last year.

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