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Forte rent: what tenants really pay
Rent in Forte, Downtown: 1-bed AED 115,000, 2-bed AED 165,000, 3-bed AED 230,000 a year. These are medians of 472 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 2-bed here is AED 149, against AED 131 across Downtown. One home here is advertised for rent now.
Updated 21 Oct 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari leases and listing-site adverts · Method
“Forte: you pay a premium per sq ft here, so check the view and the unit before you sign. Ask the agent what the last tenant signed, then use the table below.”
Know the rent before you sign
What tenants in this building really paid, what landlords ask, and how hard to push.
What the leases say about Forte
- Per sq ft, a 2-bed here costs 13% more than the Downtown median: AED 149 against AED 131. It is number 23 of 32 Downtown buildings, cheapest first.
- Homes here are smaller than usual. The median 2-bed here is 1,110 sq ft. That is 18% below the Downtown median of 1,348 sq ft.
- New 1-bed tenants pay AED 115,000, renewing tenants AED 110,000. For the same home, renewing is cheaper than moving in: a new tenant pays 3% more.
- New-lease rent per sq ft fell 8% on the year, to AED 151 a sq ft.
- About 1 homes are advertised for rent against 472 leases signed in a year: little on the market, so expect less room to negotiate.
- 70 leases end in the next 60 days, so more homes may become available soon.
Rent in Forte by bedrooms
AED a year, medians. Signed: Ejari leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Asking: adverts on 16 Oct 2026, matched by building name.
| Home | New lease | Renewal | Asking | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | 115,000 | 110,000 | – | 676 | 163 | 99 |
| 2-bed | 165,000 | 164,500 | – | 1,110 | 149 | 234 |
| 3-bed | 230,000 | 250,000 | – | 1,588 | 151 | 139 |
Where Forte is, and the buildings around it
Click a building to see its rents. Rents shown are median new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Finding
A new 1-bed tenant in Forte pays 3% more than a renewing one for the same home.
New lease against renewal: same building, same bedrooms, size within 15%
For a 1-bed in this building, renewing is cheaper than moving in. The renewal figure shows what the landlord accepts from tenants he wants to keep. Renew or move →
Finding
New-lease rent per sq ft in Forte fell 8% on the year.
Median new lease, AED a sq ft, by quarter
AED 151 a sq ft in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 164 the year before. Quarters with fewer than 10 new leases are left out of the chart.
Supply
70 leases in Forte end in the next 60 days.
Leases ending soon: homes that may become available
Some will renew, some will come back to the market. More homes free means more room to negotiate. Ask agents about units with a lease ending soon.
Compare: other Downtown buildings, 2-bed
| Building | New lease | Size sq ft | AED / sq ft | Leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claren 1 | 165,000 | 1,257 | 123 | 37 |
| Elite Downtown Residence | 169,496 | 1,630 | 118 | 20 |
| Act One | Act Two | 169,544 | 1,111 | 150 | 200 |
| 29 Boulevard | 160,000 | 1,231 | 135 | 113 |
| Dd Boulevard Central | 160,000 | 1,284 | 124 | 64 |
| Rp Heights | 170,000 | 1,786 | 95 | 69 |
| Mada Residences Tower | 160,000 | 1,614 | 101 | 21 |
| Burj Royale | 176,000 | 1,021 | 181 | 151 |
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Questions
How much is rent in Forte?
Rent in Forte, Downtown: 1-bed AED 115,000, 2-bed AED 165,000, 3-bed AED 230,000 a year. These are medians of 472 Ejari leases signed 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. Per sq ft, a 2-bed here is AED 149, against AED 131 across Downtown. One home here is advertised for rent now.
How much is a 1 bedroom in Forte?
The median rent for a new 1-bed lease in Forte is AED 115,000 a year (AED 9,583 a month). The median size is 676 sq ft. This is from 67 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 2 bedroom in Forte?
The median rent for a new 2-bed lease in Forte is AED 165,000 a year (AED 13,750 a month). The median size is 1,110 sq ft. This is from 130 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
How much is a 3 bedroom in Forte?
The median rent for a new 3-bed lease in Forte is AED 230,000 a year (AED 19,167 a month). The median size is 1,588 sq ft. This is from 78 new leases, 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026.
Is it cheaper to renew or move in Forte?
For a 1-bed, new tenants pay a median AED 115,000 and renewing tenants AED 110,000. For the same home, a new tenant pays 3% more.
Is rent going up in Forte?
Rent per sq ft on new leases in Forte: AED 151 in the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, against AED 164 the year before.
What are the alternatives to Forte in Downtown?
Similar rent for a 2-bed: Claren 1 AED 165,000, Elite Downtown Residence AED 169,496, Act One | Act Two AED 169,544, 29 Boulevard AED 160,000.
How we worked it out, and the limits
Updated 21 Oct 2026. Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari rent contracts. We use homes only, one unit for each contract, starting 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026. "New" is a new tenant or a new contract. "Renewal" is the same contract, renewed. Bedrooms come from the Ejari unit type. "3 bed" means 3 or more. Every rent is a median: half the leases are above it. A figure needs 10 or more leases. A page needs 30 or more.
This building. Leases are matched by the Ejari project name "FORTE". 472 leases 16 Oct 2025–15 Oct 2026, 275 new. First leases in our records: 2024. Adverts are matched by name and may include a neighbouring building. Position from OpenStreetMap.
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