Bayut and Property Finder are excellent for a whole apartment on a one-year Ejari contract, usually paid in cheques through an agent. Most people arriving in Dubai, between jobs or saving money need something else: a furnished room, partition or studio they can pay month by month.
How monthly living differs from a yearly lease
- One month at a time. Pay monthly, usually with one month's deposit, and give a month's notice.
- Furnished and ready. Bed, wardrobe, A/C and kitchen access are normal.
- Bills often included. DEWA, Wi-Fi and gas are commonly part of the rent. Every Stayshay listing says so either way.
- No agency fee for the renter.
Studios you can rent monthly
| Area | From / month | Typical | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qasimia (Sharjah), Dubai | AED 1,800 | AED 3,000 | 2 |
| Hor Al Anz, Dubai | AED 2,300 | AED 2,300 | 1 |
| Deira, Dubai | AED 2,700 | AED 2,800 | 2 |
| Al Rashidiya (Ajman), Ajman | AED 2,800 | AED 3,000 | 2 |
| Al Baraha, Dubai | AED 3,100 | AED 3,100 | 1 |
| International City, Dubai | AED 3,300 | AED 3,500 | 5 |
| Al Quoz, Dubai | AED 3,950 | AED 3,950 | 1 |
| Bur Dubai, Dubai | AED 4,000 | AED 4,000 | 1 |
| Al Mamzar, Dubai | AED 4,500 | AED 4,500 | 1 |
| Jumeirah 1, Dubai | AED 4,900 | AED 4,900 | 1 |
Luxury Furnished Apartment
Al Nahda (Dubai) · 32 min to Al Nahda
Furnished Studio near Bus Stop in Spain Cluster
International City
Furnished Studio in Villa (Couple or Family only)
Al Rashidiya (Ajman) · 15 min to Centrepoint (Rashidiya)
Furnished 1 BHK with Private Balcony
Al Qusais Industrial Area
Private rooms in shared flats
| Area | From / month | Typical | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nahda (Sharjah), Sharjah | AED 1,600 | AED 2,000 | 4 |
| Abu Shagara (Sharjah), Dubai | AED 2,000 | AED 2,000 | 1 |
| Hor Al Anz, Dubai | AED 2,300 | AED 3,500 | 2 |
| Al Qusais, Dubai | AED 2,800 | AED 2,800 | 1 |
| Al Mankhool, Dubai | AED 3,000 | AED 3,500 | 4 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai | AED 3,200 | AED 3,500 | 3 |
| Al Garhoud, Dubai | AED 3,200 | AED 4,300 | 2 |
| Al Nahda (Dubai), Dubai | AED 3,300 | AED 3,300 | 1 |
| Al Karama, Dubai | AED 3,500 | AED 4,200 | 2 |
| Al Raffa, Dubai | AED 3,500 | AED 3,900 | 2 |
Want a whole flat on a yearly lease later? Stay a few months in a room near your office first, learn the area, then sign the long contract with confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent in Dubai monthly without cheques?
Yes. Rooms, partitions, bed spaces and many furnished studios are rented month to month, paid monthly, usually with a deposit and a month's notice.
Is Bayut or Property Finder good for bed spaces?
They focus on whole properties on yearly contracts. For shared housing, a dedicated site like Stayshay has more bed spaces, partitions and rooms with monthly prices.
Keep reading
- Dubizzle vs Bayut vs Property Finder vs Stayshay: where to find a room or bed space in Dubai
- A Dubizzle alternative for rooms and bed spaces: checked listings, full costs, no broker fee
- Looking at Homebook? A free way to contact bed space and room owners in Dubai
- Bed space, partition, room, studio or 1BHK: which is best?