You can find apartments for rent almost everywhere in Qatar, and they are the most versatile accommodation type and suit all renters. Whether you are looking for a studio, a 1 bedroom apartment for rent, or a much larger 4 bedroom apartment, Qatar has a wide variety of apartments for rent to choose from.
As most apartments are set out over a single floor, they are referred to as "Flats" in some regions. The term apartment is used extensively in Europe, North America, and places that use American English. The term "flat" is used in the UK, India, and places that use British English. Qatar has a huge expatriate population from all over the world, so it is common to see both terms used interchangeably. In some countries, a 1-bedroom apartment may be advertised as a 1 bhk or 1 bhk flat. These properties are often advertised as 1 bhk for rent in Qatar. The term "bhk" or "BHK" refers to bedroom, hall, and kitchen. This means the unit would have 1 bedroom, a hall (lounge/sitting room), and a kitchen.
A Duplex apartment is set out over two floors, and a Triplex apartment is set out over three floors. A Penthouse apartment is usually found on the highest floor of a residential block; sometimes, they are set out on more than one floor. Penthouses are often considered the best, most luxurious type of apartment. The majority of penthouses in Qatar available for rent are found in The Pearl, Doha.
A compound apartment is an apartment found within a residential compound. If you don't like living in a residential tower block, this type of apartment may appeal to you for rent.
The quickest and easiest way to find an apartment for rent in Qatar is to look online and use a good quality property listing website such as this one ;-) If they are new to Qatar, most people will begin their search by looking at apartments for rent in Doha. But as people become more familiar with Qatar, they soon learn about alternative locations with great apartments for rent.
The monthly cost of renting an apartment in Qatar will vary depending on the location, the size, the amenities the apartment has, and whether it is furnished. Some apartments for rent could have bills like water, electricity, WiFi, or QatarCool (district cooling) included, which is definitely a plus. A typical 2 bedroom apartment for rent in Qatar can cost anywhere between approximately 3,000 QAR per month and 21,000 QAR per month.
Fully furnished apartments in Qatar are the best option if you are staying in Qatar for a limited or uncertain duration or if you don't want the hassle and expense of buying furniture. Renting a furnished apartment can make moving a relatively seamless experience, whether moving to Qatar from abroad or moving within the country. Many furnished apartments are available for rent, and some residential compounds only offer furnished properties.