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Pay Rent Upfront Without Draining Your Savings

Rently pays your landlord the full annual rent upfront so you can move in right away. You repay in monthly payments, plus a small service fee, with no large lump sum needed.

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Rently - Split annual rent into monthly payments

From day one:
Keep your cash.
Automate payments.
Earn miles.
Make your rent work for you.

Trusted by thousands of tenants in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Hong Kong. Handling millions in rent every month.

Pay rent smarter in the UAE.

No upfront security deposit.

Rently covers it for you, while you pay monthly rent and a transparent service fee.

Turn rent into rewards.

Choose to pay your rent via bank transfer or credit card to earn rewards every month.

Flexible eligibility for tenants.

Rently's minimum salary requirement is the lowest on the market.

Fast approvals.

Rently reviews your application within 24h, even on weekends.

Check your eligibility

Wondering if you're eligible in the UAE?

Who Can Use Rently in the UAE

Rently is available to residents in the UAE with a valid working visa or invitation to work, subject to review of your provided details.

Requirements

Valid emirates ID and residency visa
Salaried employee or self-employed with verifiable income
Good credit standing and no major defaults or active bankruptcy

Documents needed

Emirates ID
Employment contract or payslips
Credit report (UAE or home country)

Lease

Don't have the tenancy agreement yet? You can still apply to check eligibility.
Mid-lease and want to switch to monthly rent? You can apply.
Lease renewal coming up? You can apply as well.

Check your eligibility

How it works?

Estimate your monthly rent

(1-2 min)

Enter your estimated rent, deposit (if included), and number of cheques.

It’s okay to estimate slightly higher. If approved, any amount below this estimate will also be eligible.

Upload documents for approval

(5 min)

Upload the required documents so we can review and approve your application.

You’ll need to provide proof of income, your Emirates ID, and a credit report (from AECB) so we can assess your eligibility.

Submit documents for contract

Once approved, submit the required documents to prepare the tenancy contract and payment setup.

This may include a draft tenancy agreement or Ejari, the landlord’s bank details, the agent’s contact number if applicable, and the landlord’s payment schedule.

First payment & landlord payout

Complete your first Rently monthly payment via bank transfer or Tern.

After we receive your first payment, we process the upfront rent payment to the landlord within 24 hours.

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Why Tenants in the UAE Choose Rently

Rently is designed to make renting in the UAE manageable, flexible, and straightforward for anyone moving into a new home.

Move in immediately

Secure your new home quickly without waiting to save up for a full year's rent.

Any property, any time of your lease

Rently works for properties from any landlord, agent, or rental platform.

Already paying your rent in cheques?

Rently helps expats at every stage of renting. Tenants can switch to monthly rent payments anytime, whether they are mid-lease, renewing their lease, or signing a new tenancy agreement.

Security deposit assistance

You can decide that Rently also pays for your security deposit, to save cash for your other moving-costs such as furnitures, DEWA deposit or agency fee.

Transparent fee

We charge a transparent, flat, monthly fee rather than variable interest rates. Rently provides flexible rent payments with some of the lowest fees in the market.

Property pre-approval

Haven't found a place yet? Get pre-approved for a budget so you can hunt with confidence.

You choose how you pay rent

Pay by bank transfer or use any credit card to pay your rent and generate rewards and miles.

Your landlord is increasing your rent upon renewal?

Rently covers your upfront payment so that you don't get out-priced by the heavy lump sum payment at your lease renewal.

Move in immediately

Secure your new home quickly without waiting to save up for a full year's rent.

Any property, any time of your lease

Rently works for properties from any landlord, agent, or rental platform.

Already paying your rent in cheques?

Rently helps expats at every stage of renting. Tenants can switch to monthly rent payments anytime, whether they are mid-lease, renewing their lease, or signing a new tenancy agreement.

Security deposit assistance

You can decide that Rently also pays for your security deposit, to save cash for your other moving-costs such as furnitures, DEWA deposit or agency fee.

Transparent fee

We charge a transparent, flat, monthly fee rather than variable interest rates. Rently provides flexible rent payments with some of the lowest fees in the market.

Property pre-approval

Haven't found a place yet? Get pre-approved for a budget so you can hunt with confidence.

You choose how you pay rent

Pay by bank transfer or use any credit card to pay your rent and generate rewards and miles.

Your landlord is increasing your rent upon renewal?

Rently covers your upfront payment so that you don't get out-priced by the heavy lump sum payment at your lease renewal.

Your rent estimation

Annual rentEnter the total rent amount that is due to the landlord.

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Est. monthly rent

Incl. service fee

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Lease duration (in months)

Months

Who will pay the security deposit?

Do you earn at least AED 7,000 a month?We currently require a minimum monthly income to proceed with an application.

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Email address

Phone number

Location of the unitIn which city is the property you want to rent.

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Testimonials

What renters say

Google

4.9

★★★★★

39 reviewsSee all

Sherymiah Dijamco

11 reviews - 3 photos

★★★★★

This is legit. Process is very easy and fast. Everything is online and smooth. Shoutout to Maha for assisting us from start to finish and is very responsive to all queries.

Tony Abouchacra

8 reviews - 0 photos

★★★★★

Amazing service and a quick response to any query, the payments went smoothly and what a relief to anyone's cash flow to pay those hefty rents, rather than one payment per quarter! Faadil, thanks for your help Man, great service and co-operation all the way! Thanks.

kanjau fiona

Local Guide - 24 reviews - 9 photos

★★★★★

Rently services have been a life saver. I do not have to worry about paying a big chunk of rent. Angelica has been very helpful whenever I have questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pay rent upfront

How does Rently help me pay rent upfront in the UAE?

With Rently, you do not need to produce a large lump sum or multiple post-dated cheques out of your own pocket. Rently pays your landlord the full annual rent upfront, either as one cheque or up to six cheques depending on your lease terms. You then repay Rently over 12 monthly payments, which include a transparent service fee. This means your landlord receives full upfront payment while you manage rent as a predictable monthly expense.

Does my landlord still get paid upfront with Rently?

Yes. Your landlord receives the full annual rent upfront directly from Rently, in the number of cheques agreed in your lease. Whether your lease requires one, two, three, four, or six cheques, Rently handles that payment in full. Your landlord's experience is unchanged, and there is no reduction to the amount they receive. This makes Rently a seamless solution for both tenants who prefer monthly payments and landlords who require upfront assurance.

What service fee does Rently charge and how is it calculated?

Rently charges a service fee that is added to your monthly payments. The fee is personalized based on factors such as your credit history, monthly obligations, and your landlord's preferred payment method. There is no single flat rate that applies to everyone. You can use the calculator on the Rently website to get a clear estimate of your monthly cost before you commit to anything, so you know exactly what to expect from the start.

Can Rently also cover my security deposit?

Yes, security deposit coverage is an optional add-on within the Rently application. If you choose this option, Rently pays the security deposit directly to your landlord upfront alongside your annual rent. The deposit amount is then spread across your monthly payments. At the end of your tenancy, your landlord returns the full security deposit to you directly, in line with your lease agreement. This option is designed to help reduce the total cash you need available on move-in day.

Is Rently available for any property in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?

Rently currently operates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and works with any residential property available for rent in those cities, regardless of which real estate agent, platform, or individual landlord is involved. You are not restricted to a specific property portal or listing service. If you have not yet found an apartment, you can also apply for pre-approval so that you are ready to move forward quickly once you find a home that suits you.

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