Sharjah Rents Rise in All Top Areas as Al Mamzar and Al Nabba Jump 12.5%
All 15 of Sharjah's most searched apartment and villa rental areas got dearer in 2026, Bayut data shows. The numbers by community, and what they mean if you plan to move.
By Vadim Kouznetsov, published
Sharjah rents are rising across the board. New Bayut data, reported by Khaleej Times on 5 October, shows that all 15 of the emirate's most searched apartment rental areas, and all 15 of its top villa areas, recorded year-on-year increases in average asking rents in 2026.
If you are thinking of moving, the community figures matter more than the headline: the same percentage rise can mean very different rents.
Sharjah apartment rents in 2026: the most searched areas
Muwaileh Commercial is still the most searched apartment rental area. Here is how the popular areas moved:
| Area | Average annual asking rent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Muwaileh Commercial | AED 40,800 | +8.2% |
| Al Majaz | AED 53,471 | +3.3% |
| Al Nahda (Sharjah) | AED 46,896 | +2.7% |
| Al Taawun | AED 49,600 | +5.3% |
| Al Khan | AED 58,925 | +3.6% |
| Al Zahia | AED 55,799 | +7% |
Al Mamzar and Al Nabba lead rental growth
The biggest apartment rises came in Al Mamzar and Al Nabba, both up 12.5%. Yet the two sit at opposite ends of the price range: Al Mamzar averages AED 68,198 a year, while Al Nabba averages AED 26,535.
Al Mahatah was close behind with a 12.4% rise, taking its average asking rent to AED 35,948.
According to Khaleej Times, established areas such as Al Majaz, Al Nahda and Al Taawun keep drawing strong interest, while Aljada and Al Zahia point to demand for newer developments.
Sharjah villa rents: Tilal City tops searches
Families looking for more space will find villa rents climbing too. Tilal City was the most searched villa rental location, averaging AED 225,515 a year, up 13.2%. Hoshi followed at AED 159,935 and Al Rahmaniya at AED 142,983.
Some villa areas saw much sharper jumps:
- Al Mansoura: up 30.6% to AED 114,284
- Al Qadisiyah: up 19.1% to AED 69,521
- Al Sabkha: up 14.5% to AED 81,423
- Al Noaf and Al Nekhailat: both up 14.2%
What it means if you plan to move
The headline number is modest: Sharjah's overall rental rate stood at AED 41.4 per square foot in August 2026, just 1.8% higher than 12 months earlier. That average hides big differences by property type, bedroom count and location.
The wider market is busy as well. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department recorded around AED 29.5 billion in property transactions in the first half of 2026, up 9.3% on the same period in 2025, while the number of deals rose 23.7%.
A few practical steps before you sign:
- Compare communities, not headlines. The same budget can buy very different homes across Sharjah, so price out several areas side by side.
- Remember these are asking rents. The figures are average advertised rents, so there may be room to negotiate on a specific unit.
- Factor in the commute. A cheaper rent can be offset by a longer drive. Our Dubai-Sharjah commute guide covers the bus, ferry and metro options.
- Check the official tools. Sharjah's digital real estate map on Aqari and its rental index can help you sense-check what you are being quoted.
If a move is tied to a new role, line up the job first: browse current openings on JobXDubai.
Key takeaway
Sharjah rents rose in every one of its most searched apartment and villa areas in 2026, with Al Mamzar and Al Nabba up 12.5% and Al Mansoura villas up 30.6%. The overall rate rose only 1.8%, so tenants who compare communities carefully can still find better value.
FAQ
Are rents going up in Sharjah in 2026?
Yes. According to Bayut data reported by Khaleej Times, all 15 of the most searched apartment rental areas and all 15 top villa areas saw average asking rents rise year on year.
Which Sharjah area is the most searched for apartment rentals?
Muwaileh Commercial. Its average annual asking rent is AED 40,800, up 8.2% from AED 37,709 in 2025.
Where did Sharjah rents rise the most?
Among apartments, Al Mamzar and Al Nabba rose 12.5% and Al Mahatah 12.4%. Among villas, Al Mansoura saw the biggest jump at 30.6%, to AED 114,284.
What is the average rent per square foot in Sharjah?
Sharjah's overall rental rate was AED 41.4 per square foot in August 2026, up 1.8% over the previous 12 months.
How much does it cost to rent a villa in Tilal City, Sharjah?
Tilal City villas average AED 225,515 a year in asking rent, up 13.2% year on year, making it the most searched villa rental location.
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