Sharjah Rental Market Sees Significant Growth, Led by Muwaileh Commercial and Tilal City

Sharjah's rental market demonstrated sustained growth across both apartment and villa segments in 2026, driven by strong demand and increased transaction activity. Data from Bayut reveals significant year-on-year increases in average rents, though the pace and values varied by community.

Apartment Market Trends

Muwaileh Commercial remained the most-searched area for apartment rentals, with average annual asking rents reaching AED 40,800, an 8.2% increase from 2025. Al Majaz followed with an average of AED 53,471 (up 3.3%), and Al Nahda (Sharjah) recorded AED 46,896 (up 2.7%). Other in-demand communities included Al Taawun (AED 49,600, up 5.3%), Al Khan (AED 58,925, up 3.6%), and Al Zahia (AED 55,799, up 7%).

Notable increases were observed in Al Mamzar and Al Nabba, both seeing a 12.5% rise, with average asking rents of AED 68,198 and AED 26,535 respectively. Al Mahatah also saw a 12.4% increase, reaching AED 35,948.

Villa Market Highlights

The villa rental market presented an even wider range of values and growth. Tilal City was the most-searched location, with average annual asking rents at AED 225,515, marking a 13.2% year-on-year increase. Hoshi followed at AED 159,935, and Al Rahmaniya at AED 142,983.

Strong rental growth was particularly evident in several villa communities:

• Al Mansoura: AED 114,284, up 30.6%
• Al Qadisiyah: AED 69,521, up 19.1%
• Al Sabkha: AED 81,423, up 14.5%
• Al Noaf and Al Nekhailat: both up 14.2%

Wider Market Context

This rental growth aligns with broader positive trends in Sharjah's real estate sector. 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 rose by 23.7%.

Bayut's data indicated Sharjah's overall rental rate averaged AED 41.4 per square foot in August 2026, a 1.8% increase over the preceding 12 months, though significant variations exist based on property type, size, and location.

"Our latest data makes one thing clear: Sharjah continues to give tenants choice. Whether you’re looking for a spacious family villa or a compact apartment, there are options for different budgets and stages of life. That has always been one of the emirate’s biggest strengths." — Fibha Ahmed, VP of Property Sales at Bayut.