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How to Rent Without a Deposit in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Rently pays your security deposit and full annual rent upfront to your landlord, so you can move in without a large lump sum. You repay in easy monthly payments, plus a small service fee.

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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 open to residents with a valid UAE working visa or invitation to work. Applications are reviewed individually and approval is subject to eligibility checks.

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 Choose Rently

Rently is designed to remove the biggest financial barriers to renting in the UAE, so you can focus on finding the right 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)

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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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Testimonials

What renters say

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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 rent without deposit

How does Rently help me rent without a deposit?

When you apply with Rently, you can opt to have Rently cover your security deposit directly to the landlord as part of your plan. Instead of paying a lump sum upfront, the deposit cost is spread across your monthly payments. At the end of your lease, your landlord returns the full deposit to you, just as they would under a standard tenancy agreement.

Will my landlord still receive their rent upfront?

Yes. Rently pays your landlord the full annual rent upfront, via one to six post-dated cheques as agreed in your lease. Your landlord receives exactly what they expect, with no changes to their standard process. This means you can approach any landlord, through any agent or platform, and still offer the upfront certainty they require.

How transparent is the service fee?

Rently's service fee is built into your monthly payment amount and is shown clearly before you commit. You can use the calculator on the Rently website to get an estimated monthly cost based on your annual rent and chosen plan. The fee is personalised based on your application details, so the figure you see is specific to your situation rather than a flat rate applied to everyone.

Does Rently work for any property in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?

Rently works with any residential property available to rent in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, regardless of which agent, platform, or individual landlord is involved. You are not restricted to a specific property portal or developer. If you have not yet found a property, you can also apply for pre-approval so you are ready to move quickly once you do.

What do I need to apply for Rently?

To apply, you will need to provide proof of income, a valid Emirates ID or UAE Pass for identity verification, and a credit report. Employed applicants typically submit a salary certificate, while self-employed applicants may provide bank statements instead. All applications are reviewed individually, and approval is subject to eligibility checks based on the details you provide.

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