What are typical rents in UAE?
We asked expats and digital nomads in UAE what typical rental prices are in UAE. They commented...
"The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in the UAE can vary depending on the location and amenities, but generally ranges from around $1,500 to $3,000 per month. For a nice 2 bedroom apartment, the rental price can range from around $2,500 to $5,000 per month," commented one expat who made the move to UAE.

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What are typical rents in UAE?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.