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Zero Deposit Apartments in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

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

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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

Rently is available to residents in the UAE with a valid working visa or invitation to work. Applications are reviewed individually and are subject to approval.

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.

Apply now

Why Tenants Choose Rently

Rently is designed to remove the upfront financial burden of renting in the UAE, so you 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.

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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 zero deposit apartment

How does Rently help with a zero deposit apartment?

When you apply for Rently's Rent Now, Pay Later service, you can choose to have Rently cover your security deposit alongside your annual rent. Rently pays both to your landlord upfront, and the total cost is spread across your monthly payments. At the end of your lease, your landlord returns the full security deposit directly to you, as per your tenancy agreement.

Does my landlord still receive the full rent upfront?

Yes. Your landlord receives the full annual rent in the number of cheques they prefer, typically between one and six. Rently handles this payment on your behalf, so your landlord's expectations are fully met from day one. You then repay Rently over the course of your lease through monthly payments, which include a small service fee.

How transparent is the service fee?

Rently provides a calculator on its website so you can estimate your monthly payment before you apply. The service fee is personalized based on factors such as your credit history, monthly financial obligations, and your landlord's preferred payment method. There are no hidden charges, and the fee is shown clearly before you commit to anything.

Can I use Rently before I find an apartment?

Yes. Rently offers a pre-approval option for tenants who are still searching for a property. Getting pre-approved means you already know your eligibility and monthly payment range before you sign a lease. This can help you move faster when you find the right apartment, without delays caused by last-minute financial arrangements.

Is Rently available across the UAE?

Rently currently operates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, covering a wide range of residential properties across both emirates. The service works with any property, any landlord, and any real estate agent, so you are not limited to a specific platform or listing service. Rently is working to expand its coverage to additional emirates over time.

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