Sharjah Rental Market Sees Broad Growth, Led by Al Mamzar and Al Nabba
Sharjah's rental market experienced widespread growth across both apartments and villas in 2026, with significant year-on-year increases in average rents across most sought-after communities.
Sharjah's rental market has demonstrated substantial growth across both apartment and villa segments, with average rents increasing in the most searched communities, according to new data from Bayut.
All of the top 15 most searched apartment rental areas and the top 15 villa rental locations recorded year-on-year rent increases in 2026, indicating sustained demand across a diverse range of communities.
Apartment Rental Trends
Muwaileh Commercial remained the most popular area for apartment rentals, with average annual asking rents reaching AED 40,800, marking an 8.2% increase from 2025. Al Majaz ranked second with rents at AED 53,471 (up 3.3%), and Al Nahda (Sharjah) third at AED 46,896 (up 2.7%).
Other communities experiencing rent increases include:
- Al Taawun: up 5.3% to AED 49,600
- Al Khan: up 3.6% to AED 58,925
- Al Zahia: up 7% to AED 55,799
Al Mamzar and Al Nabba saw the strongest growth among highlighted apartment markets, with rents rising 12.5%. Average asking rents in these areas were AED 68,198 and AED 26,535, respectively. Al Mahatah also recorded a significant 12.4% increase, bringing its average annual asking rent to AED 35,948.
Villa Rental Trends
For villas, Tilal City was the most searched location, with average annual asking rents reaching AED 225,515, a 13.2% increase year-on-year. Hoshi followed at AED 159,935, and Al Rahmaniya at AED 142,983.
Notable villa communities with strong rental growth include:
- Al Mansoura: up 30.6% to AED 114,284
- Al Qadisiyah: up 19.1% to AED 69,521
- Al Sabkha: up 14.5% to AED 81,423
- Al Noaf and Al Nekhailat: both up 14.2%
Broader Market Context
The increase in rental values aligns with robust activity in Sharjah's overall real estate market. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported approximately AED 29.5 billion in real estate transactions during the first half of 2026, a 9.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The number of transactions also surged by 23.7%.
Sharjah's overall rental rate stood at AED 41.4 per square foot in August 2026, representing a 1.8% increase over the preceding 12 months. However, this overall figure masks considerable variations across different property types, bedroom counts, and specific locations.
Questions, answered
- Which Sharjah apartment communities experienced the highest rental growth?
- Al Mamzar and Al Nabba recorded the strongest rental growth among highlighted apartment markets, both seeing rents rise by 12.5% in 2026. Al Mahatah also increased significantly by 12.4%.
- What were the average annual rents in the most searched apartment areas in Sharjah?
- In 2026, Muwaileh Commercial had average annual asking rents of AED 40,800, Al Majaz was AED 53,471, and Al Nahda (Sharjah) was AED 46,896.
- Which communities were most popular for villa rentals in Sharjah and what were their average rents?
- Tilal City was the most searched villa rental location with average annual asking rents of AED 225,515. Hoshi followed at AED 159,935, and Al Rahmaniya at AED 142,983.
- What was the total value of real estate transactions in Sharjah during the first half of 2026?
- Sharjah recorded approximately AED 29.5 billion in real estate transactions during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
- What was the overall rental rate per square foot in Sharjah in August 2026?
- The overall rental rate in Sharjah stood at AED 41.4 per square foot in August 2026, representing a 1.8% increase over the previous 12 months.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.