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One Bedroom Apartment, is that so hard?!

I'm just ridiculously annoyed and had to vent out where I can be understood and maybe even helped!
I've been house hunting for a good while now for a place of my own in Qatar. I've been looking and searching all neighborhoods surrounding Doha, calling and emailing and find myself completely lost.
I see ads for a "one bedroom apartment for rent" and when I call, the places already has FAMILIES LIVING THERE! WTH? Then I called another couple ads deeming themselves as a "villa" and it's barely a studio with a shared entrance or/and someone is living there as well! Oh, and they have to be nonAmericans so they weren't even interested in me after they asked, "Your English so good, where you from?"
I'm sorry I'm American, an American who likes their own living space. It can not be that hard to find a nice one bedroom, one small sitting/living room, a kitchen (with major appliances) and a bathroom for around 3,000QR in or outside of Doha without someone else living in it!
It really can't be, right?
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insanityOO7 said
try al Thumama ...it is behind medical commission....many new accommodations have come up...you can find something for 3500 (approx)
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info.re.qatar said
3000 for an American? are you ...3000 for an American? are you kidding me??? seriously...
azilana7037 said
QAR3000 rent for a 1BR semi-furnished apartment? ...Errrrmm...with a separate entrance you say?
Sorry dear, but I think you could only find those flats in Al Wakra or Abu Hamour area...but not that sure.
Check AL ASHMAKH Real Estate or see Gulf Times Classifieds....
TheDarkKnightRises said
Your budget is too low for in ...Your budget is too low for in and around Doha.
FlyingAce said
Ezdan has Studio Apartments ...Ezdan has Studio Apartments in Wakrah, not sure though about the Monthly Rent, but ya those Studios are fully furnished...
LoveCanada said
It is not hard , it is ...It is not hard , it is impossible
khalids24 said
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Colt45 said
Umm ...You havta be lucky to get a 1 bedroom apartment for QAR 3000 now. My friend lives in one at the airport area and it's perfect for a couple.
I think you may havta increase that limit of yours to maybe 4-4.5K for a decent 1 bedroom apartment.
just1s said
There is no such thing here ...obviously your target is within Doha City but your budget will fit-in outside the city like in Wakra and al khoor.
Sorry but your budget is for Sharing accommodation you cant find your own living space for that budget.
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MsHala said
Thanks! =) ...I appreciate everyone's tips and advice! Do keep them coming!
Just called a few more spaces and got told that they are renting to families only... It's a challenge I'm willing to take but it is nonetheless frustrating.
Budget is not my doing, it's my company's as I'm still in my early probationary period. However, the rent isn't the issue, the issue is a place that's willing to let "an American girl with no family" live there!
I'm open to living outside of Doha like in AlWakra, AlRayyan ElJadeed, Madinat Khalifa or others so I'm not limited on that end.
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
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The rock said
In all honesty, typically ...In all honesty, typically americans would be staying in a 9K 1 BR apartment in west bay not in a 3K one.... maybe that's why
Anyways, i know few (3) years ago a friend was living in mansoura in a fully furnished studio including internet and cable. It cost QR5500
Been out of touch so cannot point out the exact location.
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Tarsiers said
I understand what she means. I also was looking ...for one bedroom apartment (studio type) for the last 4 years, but never managed to find any that fits into my budget (2500-3500 QR). When I check these ads here in QL and elsewhere and I cross by something like "Studio apartment" or " one totally independent apartment" and I call the number, they dont tell that it is a shared house unless you ask them, or else you will go there and then you will find a house or flat with shared entrance and different families living in. They just divide the house and then claim that they have independent apartments!:)
Even in Wakrah, you won't find what you are looking for. Maybe in Al Shamal or near the boarder with KSA..
I actually managed to find what I am looking for after years of searching, but all studios are fully occupied now. If you want, you can leave me your number or email and will let you know if any of these studio apartments are vacant, or else you can wait 14 more months and can get mine as I am leaving the country by then:)
dohaguy32 said
did u check in Ezdan ?? ...did u check in Ezdan ??
Prism said
Not sure you being a single ...Not sure you being a single girl is an issue. However, if thats not an issue and if budget is also not an issue check out Al Asmakh..there office is at the back of Chilis on C-ring Road...they generally have many options and good ones. You can even try Le Mirage Suites or Fraser Suites or Residence Suites at Intercon.
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Sky Lily said
I live in ezdan.. Decent flts ...I live in ezdan.. Decent flts ranging froom 2500.. Fully furnished.. Small but ideal for couple even single women like you...
143atqatar said
I have an unfurnished ...I have an unfurnished accommodation in Abu Hamour. But its part of villa with seperate entrance.
1 Rooom with Split Unit
1 Hall with Split Unit
1 Dining
1 Kitchen
1 Big Toilet with Bathtub
Rent is QR. 3500/- (Including W/E)
If intrested call me on 33356909
Sky Lily said
I live in ezdan.. Decent flts ...I live in ezdan.. Decent flts ranging froom 2500 up.. Fully furnished.. Small but ideal for couple even single women like you... U dont have to invest in an expensive flat in doha since it will never be yours.. A decent yet clean one is fine. Just 20-25 mins away from doha.
Tarsiers said
Ezdan will tell you yes we have what you want, ...and once you go there, they will tell you: ops! 1 room apartments are gone, how about 2 bedroom apartment?
Additionally, I heard lots of complaints from tenants or people who lived there in Ezdan Wakra apartments. They are in the middle of the dessert and very cheap quality with sand storms and insects all over.
They also tell you that you can get 6 months free if you sign a contract for 2 yrs and that the rent is only xxx QR, but later on, you will figure out that the rent is not xxx, but xxxx because they already summed the 6 months free with the total 2 years rent. For example, if they tell you that the monthly rent is only 3500 QR for one bedroom apartment in Wakrah desert, then when it comes to give the cheques, they will ask you to give 18 cheques each equivalent to 4666 QR and one security cheque.
Tarsiers said
Sky lily ...2500 QR for totally independent apartment with separate entrance? Never heard about that:) When did you get it? in 1995??:)
Tarsiers said
Ms Hala ...If you call Ezdan and check their apartments, let us know please what happened with you, so that we can know if sky Lily has valid and up to date correct information or not:)
Sky Lily said
4 months in ezdan.. Yes ...4 months in ezdan.. Yes separate living room, 1 bedroom and private entrance that u dont get to see and know your neighbors... New compound, furnitures are from home center. any problems in the flat, you just call maintenance and they will fix it for u, free of course!
Tarsiers said
Sky Lily ...I just called them and nothing under 3400 exist:) Can you give me a number to call?:)
Sky Lily said
There are a lot of ezdan ...There are a lot of ezdan villages in wakra.. Maybe 2500's are all occupied since its a good price for that kind of flat that's y i didnt let it pass..
Tarsiers said
Yeah ...I knew it:) This also can be part of an advertising campaign when renting few apartments so cheap, to let the word of mouth spread, and people regret its too late, when it was actually done in purpose to market their products:)
Tien Shan said
really ...r u serious? where did you find it ?Let me know if you find one .I am planning to move ASAP.
Shaktimaan said
The ...The last i checked with Ezdan wakrah almost all are occupied
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Tien Shan said
it worth? ...I am living in Muaither.Its independant part of villa :
1 small entrance hall
2 bedrooms (1 of them u can call living room but anyway it can be used as a bedroom)
Very small kitchen and toilet .
Now i am paying 2850 qr for it is it worth guys or i can find better place for family for the same price?
The thing is soon my nearly 2 year old son will come and this place is so hot and dry i am looking more greener place.I want to look for flats and apartments during the day but its too hot outside and hat easy when u fast in Ramadan.
PLEASE ADVICE ME PEOPLE!!!
Tien Shan said
lets share ...Dear Ms.Hala would you like to share my flat?We are a young couples from Russia ,both working .Living with people could be better then being alone.Plus you can keep some of your 3000 budget in you pocket.Let me know if u r interested room is clean,furnished.let me know if u r interested.If u r muslim more than wellcome.call me or text me on 70309877.you can occupy today even.
REGARDS
Tarsiers said
As I see from what she wrote, ...she is not looking for shared apartments and houses, but you still can try to convince her one more time:)
Sky Lily said
As i said earlier, its really ...As i said earlier, its really a good price for this kind of flat thats no would like to miss this chance. Ezdan compounds are actually ideal for families and those who want to live in a quite place.. You can walk around at night, there's gym and some neighboring compounds have pool that u can use if youre an ezdan resident. 24hrs security, cleaners cleaning everday all the public hallways of each villa.. Its close to hmc wakrah hospital and soon to have ezdan mall..
Sky Lily said
As i said earlier, its really ...As i said earlier, its really a good price for this kind of flat thats y no one would like to miss this chance. Ezdan compounds are actually ideal for families and those who want to live in a quite place.. You can walk around at night, there's gym and some neighboring compounds have pool that u can use if youre an ezdan resident. 24hrs security, cleaners cleaning everday all the public hallways of each villa.. Its close to hmc wakrah hospital and soon to have ezdan mall..
Tien Shan said
I KNOW ...i know she is not looking for sharing apart ,i just offered her my idea.And i am not trying to convince her if she wants ok does not want i dont loose anything.And i will not try second time to convince her as you adviced.
Tarsiers said
Sounds like a heaven. Are you working in Ezdan marketing ...department?:) Please guys, whoever goes and checks Ezdan apartments in Wakrah, tell us about your experience:)
Tarsiers said
Tien:) I am just ...joking:)
Tien Shan said
guys should i move from here? ...I am living in Muaither.Its independant part of villa :
1 small entrance hall
2 bedrooms (1 of them u can call living room but anyway it can be used as a bedroom)
Very small kitchen and toilet .
Now i am paying 2850 qr for it is it worth guys or i can find better place for family for the same price?
The thing is soon my nearly 2 year old son will come and this place is so hot and dry i am looking more greener place.I want to look for flats and apartments during the day but its too hot outside and hat easy when u fast in Ramadan.
PLEASE ADVICE ME PEOPLE!
asif6319 said
Appartment ...I am looking for an appartment, 1 or 2 bedrooms with hall and bath / kitchen within a budget of 4500. Should be an independant appartment with seperate entrance not part of a villa or appartment. Is it possible to get?
Sky Lily said
Just go back to bohol and ...Just go back to bohol and live with tarsier! For sure, your place back home has no difference with the pakistani homes in mugalina area... You're just another feeling rich expat here :-)))))
Zilo_Guy10 said
try your luck. ...try your luck.
Sky Lily said
Just go back to bohol and ...Just go back to bohol and live with tarsier! For sure, your place back home has no difference with the pakistani homes in mugalina area... You're just another feeling rich expat here :-)))))
Tarsiers said
bohol?:) ...Do you have any problems with bohol? As far as I know you originate from Tarsiers:) And mugwulina area? Seems like you are familiar with that area. For how long did you live there?:) or for how often have you been doing business in these pakistani houses?:)
Tien Shan said
NOBODY REPLIED ME UUUUUU :( ...NOBODY REPLIED ME UUUUUU :( :(
Tarsiers said
Tien ...What is your budget?
Tien Shan said
2500 ONLY :( ...2500 ONLY :(
Tarsiers said
oh!, I think in this case you better stay where you are ...or else apply for barwa housing and let someone share with you one room..
If you wait 14 months, I can give you my studio apartment because I am leaving the country by then.
Tien Shan said
i think you offered your ...i think you offered your 14months thing to anyone who has the question buddy..after 14 months i will be living in a whole villa believe me
Tarsiers said
yes, I would give it to anyone who ...buy the furniture:), and yes I believe you
Tien Shan said
i aleady have furniture ...i aleady have furniture hehe,,
Tarsiers said
but my furniture are very ...modern and seducing:)
azilana7037 said
Try Bin Omran...coz i got 1 BR unfurnished for 2600QAR ...I'll ask around if there;s any vacancy in adjacent building where I live...
asif6319 said
azilana ...Please let me know your estate agent number. I am also looking for a 1 or 2 bed in a budget of 4500.
Thanks
MsHala said
The Rock... ...I know that we Americans usually stay in those nice fancy villa compounds at 7K and 10K rents but thats if you are coming with a family! If you are not and with a small company, you are given the shorter end of the stick. I do plan however to upgrade once I pass the probationary period and get my residency so I'm not dependent on my company or it's budget! =D
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
yaghazali said
Totally feel you on this. ...Totally feel you on this.
When my sister moved back from the States we didn't have enough room for her, and we couldn't get a bigger family place at the time (because of our lease terms). So she desperately searched for something to rent on her own.
She settled on a cramped 2 bedroom place for 4k. It was more than she budgeted for and frankly more than the place is worth, imho. We even had to buy and install her shower because it was nothing more than a drain in the floor when she signed the contract. But it's the best and cheapest we could find with our time constraints. Everything for less was "bed space" or an impractical room in someone else's house rather than a real apartment.
Tip 1: Avoid places that don't already have air conditioner units installed. Installation for split units can create huge surprise costs upon delivery (depending on how much cable/hose they'll need to hook them up, and they can't tell you that until they inspect your building). We learned that the hard way.
Tip 2: All the cheap apartments from Ezdan and La Villa that we saw were gross. Like, cigarette-burned furniture and poop left in the toilet and open floor drains for washing machines gross. View them if you must, to be sure you're not missing a good deal, but I can almost guarantee you won't want to live in them. So many signs of neglect and with bad lease terms. (And this is coming from someone who is not afraid to scrub down a house with her own two hands.)
Tip 3: Have you tried Bin Omran, Al Mansoura, Muntazah, and the area between Family Food Center Airport Rd. & The Mall (I don't know what that neighborhood is called)?
Hope you find something.
yaghazali said
Whoa!! Azilana, lucky you. ...Whoa!! Azilana, lucky you.
MsHala said
Everyone... ...Again, thank you SO MUCH for all your tips and advice. Because of you, I was able to check out a place after work today and plan on checking out a few more spots including Ezdan in AlWakrah in the next few days.
I also appreciate your criticisms with regards to my budget and experience. We all have to learn somewhere and I will be upgrading once my probationary period end Insha'Allah! =)
Again, thank you all so much and please do keep them coming! If I don't end up using it, I know someone on this board will! =)
Ramadan Mubarak!!
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
MsHala said
Tien Shan... ...Thank you kindly for your offer to share your home but with all due respect I simply can not share with a family, let alone a man in the same house.
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
Mr_L0st said
Hopes ...Hopes you find something good and comfortable as per your need.
All the Best....
MsHala said
Azilana7037... ...Thanks sweety, that would be great! =)
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
MsHala said
yaghazali .... ...I'm sincerely sorry that you had to go through that. I can't even imagine being in your sister or your family's shoes!
I also appreciate your advice. I'm open to any and all areas. I haven't checked out Bin Omran yet but I've been to the other areas. I believe the last one is ElHilal because I just checked out a place not far from there.
Thanks again my dear and my best to your family =)
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
jeep07 said
in ezdan its 3200QR for 1 ...in ezdan its 3200QR for 1 bedroom flats, 1 year contract plus 1 month free and also no commission because you will deal with them directly.. just go inside the compound and you can check their office inside...their newest compounds are the Ezdan 31 and the one jst near the round-about after the teyseer petrol round-about..
rehankarim2022 said
Sharing Accomodation ...If u want to share acoomodation than plz call 700 68 536.
aratchhb said
flat for rent ...1 living room,1bed room, kitchen, toilet wiht A/C
4500QR including electricity and water, maintinance
unfurnished
family only or lady only
price Negotiable
asking 2 weeks comm.
phone nub 66107166
happiness comes only once dont miss it
TheDarkKnightRises said
aratchhb why you no give to ...aratchhb why you no give to Gentleman only?
LincolnPirate said
And why don't you ask the ...And why don't you ask the landlord to pay commission?
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
clonberne said
Hi i know what your going through ...Dont worry it took me a while but just keep going.As the others say you wont get anything in the city but you can get an appartment in a compund in Wakra thats where there are a lot of appartments.I have had to take a two bedroom appartment because within 24 hours of them opening the compound all the singles had gone .3250 amonth cheap.
MsHala said
clonberne... ...Thank you for the tip! Are you also in the Ezdan compound?
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
clonberne said
I know what you going through ...Yes i moved last week .I have a 2 bedroom flat and its nice.I looked at the 1 bed flat 3 weeks ago but was to late to take one .They go very quickly .Go down and see the managers and put you name down for a flat. people move in and out every day changes in jobs that sort of thing.you might find that some one thats moving out and wants some one to take up the rent I bet you wont wait to long before something comes up.Try contacting homes2rent.com they are very good .They have appartments in Al wakra .
FlyingAce said
Check out Ezdan 4, they have ...Check out Ezdan 4, they have couple of Studio Apartments empty, this is what i was told by the Guys sitting in the Office...
yaghazali said
Thanks Hala, and best wishes ...Thanks Hala, and best wishes for a safe & successful search. :)
aratchhb said
the dark this is what landlord asking ...its not me who needs that but landlord asking...coz all there are families..
happiness comes only once dont miss it
aratchhb said
lincolin ...coz landlord already reduce the rent. and ask me to charge clinet for commission
happiness comes only once dont miss it
aratchhb said
wakra ...is nice but same time its bit far from doha coz tomuch traffic in round about ...i was there 3 month back i got cheap flat there but after 1 month i left and moved to al saad coz my work start at 8 i have to move from my home early morning everyday 6:30 and when i come back home i spend same time......
happiness comes only once dont miss it
slimbaskey7 said
Check Azdan Towers in al ...Check Azdan Towers in al Dafna Area near the tennis complex , 3500 per month for 1year contract .
Fully furnished studio + bathrom + free cleaning twic a week + free Internet electricity water + coverd Parking .
Family or singles it doesnt matter , also dont forget the nice view to the see and surrounding towers .
Serag4000 said
Ezdan Towers Rooms ...Ezdan Towers have rooms, not studios, for this budget. They call it "Standard Room", and it's 4500/month, and goes down to 3500/month on yearly contract. But what you get is just a room, with tiny fridge, built-in the wardrobe, and a bathroom. The room has an LCD display with centralized channels, wired internet, and controllable centralized A/C.
They have Gym, and a Swimming pool as well as covered parking.
They also have "Executive Rooms" which are proper studios with a fully loaded American kitchen but the rent soars to 6000+ per month on yearly contract.
aaiwa said
Did u find house? ...Did u find house?
MsHala said
rimazsocial and aaiwa... ...rimaz... where is Markiya?
aaiwa... not yet, still looking.
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
MsHala said
Sharing... ...I understand that with my budget I must consider sharing an apartment... however, it's funny that all the offers to share are coming from "the bachelors"?! hehehe
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
aratchhb said
but not from me ...i offer to you fully flat right ....heheheh so dont include me :-)
good day have nice day with stressless
happiness comes only once dont miss it
MsHala said
aratchhb... ...I was just stating an observation of my messages this morning, that's all! hehehe And yes, you were very helpful and I kindly appreciate it, thanks! =)
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
aratchhb said
MsHala ...you always welcome sis....wish all best in ur staying in qatar and have more succuess
happiness comes only once dont miss it
MsHala said
aratcchb... ...AMEEN! Same for you! =)
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
Colt45 said
Umm ..."however, it's funny that all the offers to share are coming from "the bachelors"?"... it's not funny, it's a given considering you're single ;-)
MsHala said
Colt45... ...It's a funny surprise to me given that the majority wanting to share are Muslim brothers... I mean it's no secret I'm Muslimah thus that wouldn't be an option of mine.
Yea being single has it's flaws but the perks out-weigh them! hehehe
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
Colt45 said
Umm ...I'm confused now, sharing accom with your Muslim brothers or with single men per se is not a option for you? :-S
Check your inbox.
MsHala said
Colt45... ...No sharing with men, single or not, Muslim or not.
Check your inbox.
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
Colt45 said
Gotcha MsHala ...Thanks for the clarification :-)
MsHala said
Studio Found! ...To all the wonderful people on this community website, thank you for helping me out. All your tips, resources and support really paid off.
Alhamdulillah, I was able to find a tiny studio apartment in Al Azizya area (a block down from the Villagio!), right between Doha City and AlRayyan where I work. Now I gotta do some furniture shopping but aside from that, I have to say, I'm pleased. =)
Thank you all again and do keep in touch! =)
Ms. Hala
http://mshala.wordpress.com
Mandilulur said
Great! Good work. Mandi ...Great! Good work.
Mandi
t_coffee_or_me said
Cool congrats any idea what ...Cool congrats any idea what the rent is?
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