Doha average 1-bed rent: QR 7,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4% Doha rents stable with new supply The Pearl and Lusail lead expat demand Rental Disputes Committee speeds up cases Leases must be registered with the municipality. Deposits are usually 1 month's rent. Doha average 1-bed rent: QR 7,500/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4% Doha rents stable with new supply The Pearl and Lusail lead expat demand Rental Disputes Committee speeds up cases Leases must be registered with the municipality. Deposits are usually 1 month's rent.

Qatar · Rent guide

Doha Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Doha. The typical one-bedroom rent is QR 7,500 per month, up 4% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
The Pearl	QR 11,000	QR 18,000	+3.6%
West Bay	QR 9,000	QR 14,000	+4.2%
Msheireb	QR 8,500	QR 13,000	+4.4%
Al Sadd	QR 6,000	QR 9,000	+4.8%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, QAR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Doha

QR 150 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

The Pearl: QR 220 / m²
West Bay: QR 180 / m²
Msheireb: QR 170 / m²
Al Sadd: QR 120 / m²

Deposit laws in Doha

Deposits are usually 1 month's rent.
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

How do foreigners and expats without a local credit score find a home in Doha with RentScore?

Check the building first: read verified tenant reviews, rent history and street safety on RentScore before you contact a landlord.
Know the fair price: use the neighbourhood averages above and the RentScore rent estimate so you are not overcharged as a newcomer.
Replace the missing credit score: offer an employment contract, recent payslips, a reference from your previous landlord and your RentScore rental history.
Consider a rent guarantee service or a larger (but legal) deposit instead of a local guarantor — never pay more than the legal limit shown above.
Upload your lease to the free RentScore contract check: RentScore flags hidden clauses, unfair rent increases and deposit traps in your own language.
Ask the RentScore advisor below any local question, in any language.

Estimate a fair rent Check my contract for free Browse rated properties

Tenant rights in Doha

Leases must be registered with the municipality.
Deposits are usually 1 month's rent.
Rent increases at renewal must be agreed; disputes go to the Rental Disputes Committee.
Most rents include a 13th month or one month free — negotiate.

Ask the RentScore advisor about renting in Doha

Ask anything about rents here

For example: Which neighbourhood is cheapest for a 2-bedroom? Can my landlord raise the rent twice a year?