Property for Rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City
Mohammed Bin Zayed City has the lowest apartment rents ADREC lists: a 1 bedroom at AED 40,081 a year, a 3 bedroom villa at AED 117,813. Homes and rents.
- No homes listed today
- 1 bed median AED 40,081 a year
Rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City at a glance
ADREC's median yearly rent by size, with the monthly equivalent.
1 bedroom apartment
AED 40,081
a year · about AED 3,340 a month
2 bedroom apartment
AED 48,833
a year · about AED 4,069 a month
3 bedroom apartment
AED 74,094
a year · about AED 6,175 a month
3 bedroom villa or townhouse
AED 117,813
a year · about AED 9,818 a month
Change in a year
+7%
1 bedroom median, Q2 2024 to Q2 2025
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Rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City by size
ADREC shows medians for studio to 3 bedroom apartments and 3 to 5 bedroom villas in Mohammed Bin Zayed City. Zayed City next door is a separate district with its own page.
Apartments
| Bedrooms | Median a year | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 32,995 | AED 2,750 |
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 40,081 | AED 3,340 |
| 2 bedroom apartment | AED 48,833 | AED 4,069 |
| 3 bedroom apartment | AED 74,094 | AED 6,175 |
Villas and townhouses
| Bedrooms | Median a year | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 117,813 | AED 9,818 |
| 4 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 133,009 | AED 11,084 |
| 5 bedroom villa or townhouse | AED 143,864 | AED 11,989 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map, Average Rent Prices. Median yearly rent, all contract types, Q2 2025 (the latest quarter on the map), read 25 September 2026. A guide to the area, not a price list for one home.
New lease or renewal, and the last twelve months
ADREC's 1 bedroom apartment medians, Q2 2025.
A new lease cost 6% more than a renewal.
The 1 bedroom median rose 7% in the year to Q2 2025 (Q2 2024: AED 37,615).
What does your budget rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
Set a yearly budget and see which sizes sit within ADREC's median.
AED 45,000a year
- Studio: median AED 32,995, within your budget by AED 12,005
- 1 bedroom apartment: median AED 40,081, within your budget by AED 4,919
- 2 bedroom apartment: median AED 48,833, AED 3,833 over your budget
- 3 bedroom apartment: median AED 74,094, AED 29,094 over your budget
- 3 bedroom villa or townhouse: median AED 117,813, AED 72,813 over your budget
- 4 bedroom villa or townhouse: median AED 133,009, AED 88,009 over your budget
- 5 bedroom villa or townhouse: median AED 143,864, AED 98,864 over your budget
Medians are a guide to the area, so an advert can sit above or below.
Plan your cheques
Split a yearly rent into cheques and compare it with the area's median.
AED 40,000a year
- Each cheque
- AED 10,000
- The same rent per month
- AED 3,333
AED 81 below the median for a 1 bedroom apartment
An example of the arithmetic. The owner states the real number of cheques in the advert.
Source: ADREC Interactive Map, Average Rent Prices. Median yearly rent, all contract types, Q2 2025 (the latest quarter on the map), read 25 September 2026. A guide to the area, not a price list for one home.
Renting in Mohammed Bin Zayed City
- Where it sitsOn the Abu Dhabi mainland next to Mussafah: the Mussafah Industrial Area is 10 to 15 minutes away.
- Getting aroundZayed International Airport 15 to 20 minutes, downtown Abu Dhabi 25 to 30 minutes, Dubai 60 to 75 minutes.
- HomesVillas of 3 to 10 bedrooms, each with a separate majlis, and apartment towers on the ADREC register.
Who it suits
- Budget minded families
- Mussafah and industrial commuters
- Tenants who want the most space for the rent
Compare nearby areas
ADREC medians next door, one click to each page.
| Area | 1 bed | 2 beds | Villa, 3 beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | AED 40,081 | AED 48,833 | AED 117,813 |
| Khalifa City | AED 55,277 | AED 85,486 | AED 149,918 |
| Zayed City | Not shown | Not shown | AED 156,452 |
| Al Reef | AED 55,546 | AED 70,001 | AED 107,649 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map, Average Rent Prices. Median yearly rent, all contract types, Q2 2025 (the latest quarter on the map), read 25 September 2026. A guide to the area, not a price list for one home.
Keep exploring
- The Mohammed Bin Zayed City area pageProjects, homes for sale and prices
- Everything about Mohammed Bin Zayed CityLocation, communities and daily life
- Abu Dhabi Rental IndexAverage rents by area and the 2026 rules
- All homes for rent in Abu DhabiFilters, map and AI search
- How renting works in Abu DhabiRent increase 0% until further notice. Lease registered on Tawtheeq. Two months written notice.
- Apartments for rent in Abu DhabiRents by area and size
- Villas for rent in Abu DhabiRents by area and size
- Rental yield calculatorIf you are thinking of buying to let
Renting in Mohammed Bin Zayed City: questions
How much does it cost to rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
ADREC's median yearly rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City is AED 32,995 for a studio, AED 40,081 for a 1 bedroom apartment, AED 48,833 for a 2 bedroom apartment, AED 74,094 for a 3 bedroom apartment (Q2 2025, the latest quarter on its map).
Is Mohammed Bin Zayed City cheaper than Khalifa City?
On ADREC's medians, yes: AED 40,081 for a 1 bedroom here against AED 55,277 in Khalifa City, and AED 117,813 for a 3 bedroom villa against AED 149,918.
How far is Mohammed Bin Zayed City from the airport and Mussafah?
About 15 to 20 minutes to Zayed International Airport and 10 to 15 minutes to the Mussafah Industrial Area.
Is rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City going up?
Not at renewal while the current rule lasts. Since 3 June 2026 the permitted yearly increase is 0% across Abu Dhabi, until further notice, so a tenant paying AED 40,081 a year for a 1 bedroom apartment in Mohammed Bin Zayed City renews at AED 40,081. Before that, the 1 bedroom median in Mohammed Bin Zayed City rose 7% between Q2 2024 and Q2 2025.
Is a new lease dearer than a renewal in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
Yes. In Q2 2025 the median for a new 1 bedroom lease in Mohammed Bin Zayed City was AED 41,661 a year against AED 39,327 for a renewal, 6% more.
How do I view a home in Mohammed Bin Zayed City?
Open a home and call, WhatsApp or book a viewing. Or send the request form on this page with your bedrooms and budget: ADREC's median for a 1 bedroom apartment in Mohammed Bin Zayed City is AED 40,081 a year, so we can tell you quickly whether your budget fits.