Looking for a place in Abu Dhabi and don’t know where to start? Renting in Abu Dhabi becomes a lot easier if you have an idea of the costs of affordable villas and apartments and what different areas cost.
Popular places to rent in Abu Dhabi include Al Khalidiya, Al Bateen, Tourist Club Area, Al Markaziyah, Al Reef, Al Reem Island, Corniche Area, and Mohammed Bin Zayed City
You can find a full live index on property rental and purchase prices at Property Finder’s Live Market Watch.
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Apartment cost by area (low to high)
| Area (links to Google Maps) | Average price (AED pa) | Price range (AED pa) |
| Baniyas | 45,000 | 45,000 – 45,000 |
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | 85,000 | 60,000 – 175,000 |
| Liwa | 90,000 | 90,000 – 90,000 |
| Hydra Village | 100,000 | 100,000 – 100,000 |
| Madinat Zayed | 107,714 | 40,000 – 200,000 |
| Al Reem Island | 122,900 | 63,000 – 588,100 |
| Al Reef Villas | 126,500 | 115,000 – 138,000 |
| Airport Road | 128,043 | 35,000 – 200,000 |
| Khalifa City A | 130,164 | 50,000 – 250,000 |
| Tourist Club Area | 137,684 | 75,000 – 290,000 |
| Al Nahyan Camp | 142,500 | 75,000 – 170,000 |
| Grand Mosque District | 149,167 | 105,000 – 350,000 |
| Khalidiya | 163,070 | 70,000 – 260,000 |
| Al Raha Beach | 164,574 | 85,000 – 390,000 |
| Al Markaziyah | 168,750 | 95,000 – 245,000 |
| Al Raha Gardens | 175,000 | 95,000 – 225,000 |
| Corniche Area | 170,391 | 65,000 – 300,000 |
| Al Bateen | 179,794 | 105,000 – 260,000 |
| Al Falah City | 185,000 | 185,000 – 185,000 |
| Saadiyat Island | 192,000 | 95,000 – 335,000 |
Source: Propertyfinder.ae live market price watch
Villas cost by area (low to high)
| Area (links to Google Maps) | Average price (AED pa) | Price range (AED pa) |
| Hydra Village | 96,111 | 80,000 – 110,000 |
| Madinat Zayed | 102,500 | 80,000 – 130,000 |
| Al Reef Villas | 153,312 | 100,000 – 200,000 |
| Liwa | 185,000 | 185,000 – 185,000 |
| Baniyas | 206,818 | 170,000 – 250,000 |
| Khalifa City B | 208,684 | 130,000 – 600,000 |
| Al Raha Gardens | 224,305 | 175,000 – 350,000 |
| Mohammed Bin Zayed City | 239,000 | 130,000 – 1,700,000 |
| Khalifa City A | 248,172 | 135,000 – 2,500,000 |
| Khalidiya | 260,323 | 210,000 – 380,000 |
| Airport Road | 262,083 | 170,000 – 400,000 |
| Al Reem Island | 275,000 | 250,000 – 300,000 |
| Grand Mosque District | 300,000 | 300,000 – 300,000 |
| Al Nahyan Camp | 355,833 | 300,000 – 440,000 |
| Al Bateen | 373,913 | 190,000 – 1,200,000 |
| Al Raha Beach | 393,947 | 320,000 – 460,000 |
| Corniche Area | 436,667 | 210,000 – 850,000 |
| Saadiyat Island | 676,000 | 300,000 – 1,000,000 |