Cost of Living Near Al Barsha Metro Station

Living in Al Barsha
Cost of Living Near Al Barsha Metro Station
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Al Barsha offers a well-connected and convenient lifestyle in Dubai with competitively priced properties and a plethora of nearby amenities. Choosing to reside near the Al Barsha metro station, particularly the InsuranceMarket Metro Station, is an excellent choice, especially for those who don’t drive. This metro station on the Red Line provides easy access to major destinations. While living near the Al Barsha metro station may entail slightly higher rent, the added convenience and accessibility make it a worthwhile investment. Curious about the cost? Let’s break it down for you!

LIVING IN AL BARSHA

Al Barsha, with its urban and metropolitan vibe, is one of Dubai’s most popular residential districts. The area is known for its affordable properties, abundant amenities, beautiful parks and excellent connectivity. Various restaurants and cafes here make it one of the best neighbourhoods for foodies in Dubai.

The locality is particularly family-friendly and offers safe community living with excellent health facilities and schools in Al Barsha. Those prioritising fitness can always find a gym in Al Barsha near their home.

The bars in Al Barsha guarantee you can have a great night out whenever you want. The area has two fantastic shopping malls nearby – Mall of the Emirates and Al Barsha Mall.

Al Barsha offers many activities and amenities that add value to your lifestyle. However, one of the biggest advantages of living in Al Barsha is its central location.

Residents enjoy proximity to major highways like Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Al Khail Road (E44). A significant hot point for Al Barsha is its public transport access, particularly the Dubai Metro.

COST OF LIVING NEAR AL BARSHA METRO STATION

Al Barsha has two metro stations: the Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and the InsuranceMarket Metro Station. For this post, we have used the InsuranceMarket Metro Station as the reference point for distance calculations.

Beds	Less than 500 m	Between 500 m to 1 km	Difference	More than 1 km	Difference
Beds Studio	Less than 500 m AED 29,000	Between 500 m to 1 km AED 26,000	Difference AED 3,000	More than 1 km AED 42,000	Difference AED -16,000
Beds 1-Bed	Less than 500 m AED 73,000	Between 500 m to 1 km AED 72,000	Difference AED 1,000	More than 1 km AED 72,000	Difference 0
Beds 2-Bed	Less than 500 m AED 91,000	Between 500 m to 1 km AED 93,000	Difference AED -2,000	More than 1 km AED 97,000	Difference AED -4,000

According to the data collected from Bayut listings, tenants can expect to pay the following for apartments less than 500 m away from Al Barsha Metro Station.

Studio flats near the station will cost you AED 29k per annum.
The 1-bed apartments near the metro cost AED 73k per year on average.
The 2-bed units in the same vicinity have an average rent of AED 91k.

If you look for properties within a 500 m to 1 km radius of the metro, you’ll observe that the average rents go down by a relatively smaller margin.

Studio flats cost AED 26k, on average.
The prices for 1-bed units in the same distance criteria cost AED 72k.
Rent for a 2-bed flat is AED 93k.

The prices are slightly higher for the apartments near Al Barsha metro station, located more than 1 km away.

Rental studios cost AED 42k per year.
1-bed apartments average at AED 72k.
Tenants can expect to pay AED 97k per annum for a 2-bed unit.

If you compare the prices of apartments between 500 m – 1 km from InsuranceMarket Metro Station to those outside the 1 km radius, you’ll see a significant difference of AED 16k in renting studios.

However, the rent of 1-bedroom apartments comparatively closer to the metro is the same. Conversely, renting 2-bed apartments within this range costs AED 4k more than you’d pay to lease a unit more than 1km from the metro station.

When you compare prices of flats located less than 500 m away and those within the 500 m – 1 km radius, it is evident that you end up paying AED 3k more for studio apartments closer to the metro.

However, renting a 1-bed flat near the metro in Al Barsha will cost you less. For 2-bed rental flats near the metro in Al Barsha, you will pay an extra AED 2k.

TOP BUILDING TO RENT APARTMENTS CLOSEST TO THE METRO STATION IN AL BARSHA

Tenants can choose from an extensive variety of apartments for rent in Al Barsha. Let’s take a look at the apartments closest to Al Barsha metro station used as a reference, i.e. InsuranceMarket Metro Station.

ART RESIDENCE – LESS THAN 500M AWAY

If you want to rent flats near the metro in Al Barsha, consider studios and 1- and 2-bed units in the Art Residence.

This seven-storey building in Al Barsha is approximately a 10-minute walk from the InsuranceMarket Metro Station. The average rent for an apartment in Art Residence is AED 75k. Let’s take a look at the average prices of other units:

The 1-bed flats for rent in Art Residence have an average price of AED 74k per annum.
You can rent 2-bed units in Art Residence for AED 89k, on average.

BUILDINGS BETWEEN 500 M 1 KM AWAY FROM THE METRO STATION

Let’s now look at the most popular buildings to rent apartments located between 500m to 1km away from the metro station.

MANAZEL AL BARSHA 01

Manazel Al Barsha offers a mix of commercial and residential units. The flats in this building are available as 1 and 2-bed units. It is located directly alongside Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).

The 14-storey building has amenities such as 24-hour desk security, covered parking, an indoor gym and a swimming pool. The prices for rental flats in Manazel Al Barsha 01 average at AED 54k.

For 1-bedroom flats, the average rent is AED 73k.

Apartments for Rent in Manazil Al Barsha 01

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