Abu Dhabi market data, November 2026
The short answer
AED 40,081 a year was the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (ADREC, Q2 2025). That is about AED 3,340 a month for budgeting, calculated as annual rent divided by 12.
Dated market references. Monthly equivalents are annual rent ÷ 12; payment terms depend on the lease.
Listing observation 5 November 2026
1 bedroom apartment
AED 40,081a year
ADREC, Q2 2025; read 25 September 2026.
| Size | Median rent a year | Monthly budget equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | 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 |
| 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 (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
| Home | New lease a year | Renewal a year | A new lease costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 41,661 | AED 39,327 | 6% more |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Bars show the median rent a year for each size. The gold bar is the median of our own listings where we have at least 3. The tables have the same numbers.
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Often called MBZ City, this area is a mainland Abu Dhabi residential district near Mussafah and Khalifa City. Its mix of villas, townhouses and apartments, together with local schools and healthcare, suits households seeking a suburban base and people working around the mainland.
Masterpiece Property area research, reviewed 30 October 2026.
AED 40,081 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, compared with AED 55,277 in Khalifa City: 1 bedroom apartment (ADREC, Q2 2025). Use the same category and period to compare your area shortlist. See the homes for rent in Mohammed Bin Zayed City and our guide to tenancy contracts, Tawtheeq and Dari.
The same property category and period are shown in each column: Q2 2025, annual rent. Compare these references first, then check each home’s age, finish and view.
| Area | 1 bedroom apartment |
|---|---|
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | AED 40,081 |
| Khalifa City | AED 55,277 |
| Al Reef | AED 55,546 |
Source: ADREC Interactive Map: Average Rent Prices (Abu Dhabi Rental Index), Q2 2025.
Masterpiece Property listings were observed on 5 November 2026. The sample includes residential homes with a stated price and bedroom count; rentals state an annual rent.
A median is the middle value in sorted data, or the average of the two middle values. We show listing medians from at least 3 homes; prices per sq ft also require 3 homes with a stated area.
ADREC figures keep their published periods and original read dates. Compare each reference with homes of the same category and check current asking prices using the linked listings. Every month's figures are collected in the Abu Dhabi market report.
The Abu Dhabi market report for November 2026: official ADREC figures, the biggest districts and what our listings show.
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