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.
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Average rent in Doha 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.
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.
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