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How to Split Rent With Roommates in Dubai

Dividing rent by room size is straightforward, but the real challenge is covering the full annual upfront payment. Rently pays your landlord the entire annual rent so your household can move in and repay monthly.

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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.

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

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Wondering if you're eligible in the UAE?

Who Can Use Rently in the UAE

Rently is available to residents with a valid working visa or invitation to work in the UAE, subject to review of your 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 Roommates in Dubai Use Rently

Rently is designed to remove the biggest barrier to renting in Dubai so your household can focus on settling in.

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.

Est. monthly rent

Incl. service fee

Lease duration (in months)

Months

Who will pay the security deposit?

Monthly income

Enter your details

First Name

Last Name

Email address

Phone number

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

Move-in dateIndicate your expected move-in date or renewal date.

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Sherymiah Dijamco

11 reviews - 3 photos

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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 how to split rent with roommates in Dubai

How does Rently help roommates splitting rent in Dubai?

When renting together in Dubai, the full annual rent is typically due upfront via post-dated cheques, which puts pressure on the entire household to pool a large sum at once. Rently pays that full amount directly to your landlord on your household's behalf. Your group then repays Rently in monthly payments, including a small service fee, making it far easier to manage individual shares without anyone needing to front a significant lump sum.

Does Rently work with any apartment or landlord in Dubai?

Yes. Rently is property-agnostic, meaning it works with any residential unit available for rent across the UAE, regardless of which real estate agency, rental platform, or individual landlord you are dealing with. You are not restricted to a specific property marketplace or a curated list of buildings, so your household can search freely and still use Rently once you find the right place.

What is the service fee and how is it calculated?

Rently charges a service fee that is added to your monthly payments. The fee is personalised based on factors such as your credit history, monthly financial obligations, and the landlord's preferred payment method. You can use the calculator on the Rently website to see a transparent estimate of your monthly cost before you commit, so there are no surprises for you or your roommates.

Can Rently also cover the security deposit?

Yes, this is an optional feature available when you apply. Rently can pay the security deposit directly to the landlord alongside the annual rent, and the deposit cost is then spread across your monthly payments. At the end of the tenancy, the full security deposit is returned to you directly by the landlord, in line with the terms of your lease agreement.

Can I get approved before my household finds an apartment?

Yes. Rently offers a pre-approval option for tenants who are still searching for a property. Getting pre-approved means your household knows its budget and payment plan in advance, which can help you move quickly and confidently once you find the right apartment in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE.

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