Real estate experts in the emirate of Sharjah confirmed that shifts in demand supported the growth of rental prices in 2025, highlighting three main factors that contributed to this significant increase. They explained to «Emirates Today» that these factors include the competitive rental prices in Sharjah, the steady population growth in the emirate, and the lucrative rental returns for landlords and investors. Data prepared by the real estate platform «Bayut» for «Emirates Today» showed that eight monitored areas continued to record increases in rents across various categories of residential units, with a decline in the «University City of Sharjah» area for studios and the «Al Khan» area for one-bedroom units. The data indicated that the average rental price for a studio in Sharjah across the eight monitored areas in 2025 reached 26,500 dirhams, approximately 37,370 dirhams for a one-bedroom unit, and 53,250 dirhams for a two-bedroom unit.
Ismail Al-Hosani, CEO of «Buzalinik Real Estate», confirmed that the annual movements in rental rates in the emirate of Sharjah are a healthy indicator reflecting market recovery and the strength of demand for housing, especially in areas with a strategic location close to business centers and job opportunities, as well as in developing areas that the government of Sharjah is continuously developing. He stated that the current increase in rental value does not necessarily reflect the actual average prices, noting that the Sharjah rental market moves according to two main levels: the first is the market price offered on real estate platforms, which reflects the current supply and demand, and the second is the personal price set by the landlord during negotiations with the tenant, which could be about 10% lower than the prices advertised on platforms. Al-Hosani added that the movements in the Sharjah rental market are supported by the competitiveness of prices, population growth, and the achievement of profitable rental returns for landlords and investors. He predicted that the rental value index in the emirate of Sharjah will continue to grow, supported by increased housing density and rising demand, saying: «Even if we reach a stage of stability between supply and demand, rental values will not decrease and will continue their upward trend until 2030».
Ismail Al-Hammadi, Founder and CEO of «Bizzant» for specialized consultancy in real estate project management and development, said that the pressure on prices in major areas of the emirate of Sharjah pushed consumers to look for alternative options. He pointed out that this contributed to an increase in demand for new areas such as Muwaileh, which in turn reflected in a significant rise in its prices, after it was previously classified as a low-price area. He explained that the demand for housing in Sharjah is witnessing high density, especially from middle-income families, due to its geographical proximity to business centers and suitable rental prices. Al-Hammadi confirmed that this natural trend towards living in Sharjah contributed to supporting the rise in prices, along with other economic factors such as the emirate's openness to foreign investment in various sectors and the influx of new investors.
Ahmad Al-Dulayyah, Chairman of the Board of «On Plan Real Estate», stated that shifts in demand supported the growth of rental prices in the emirate of Sharjah during 2025 compared to the previous year, pointing to an increasing demand for specific areas within the emirate, especially those close to business centers. He added that these movements contributed to reshaping the map of demand for residential units in light of the diversity of housing options and the growing attractiveness of modern projects, which generally enhanced demand levels. Data prepared by the real estate platform «Bayut» for «Emirates Today», monitoring rental properties in Sharjah during the years 2024 and 2025, also showed significant movements in average rental prices in eight key areas of the emirate. According to the data, all areas continued to record increases in rental prices across various categories of residential units, with a decline in the «University City of Sharjah» area for studios and the «Al Khan» area for one-bedroom units. The list of eight monitored areas included: «Al Khan», «Al Majaz», «An Nihda», «Al Qasimia», «At Taawun», «Muwaileh», «Muwaileh Commercial», and «University City of Sharjah». The data showed that the average rental price for a studio in the eight monitored areas of Sharjah in 2025 reached 26,500 dirhams, compared to an average of 24,250 dirhams in 2024, a growth of 9.27%. According to the data, the average rental for a one-bedroom apartment in the current year reached about 37,375 dirhams, compared to 33,875 dirhams in 2024, an increase of 10.33%, while the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment reached 53,250 dirhams, compared to 46,125 dirhams last year, an increase of 15.44%.
