Qatar residential stock climbed to 404,612 units by the end of H2 2025, reflecting steady project completions across key developments in Doha and surrounding areas. According to ValuStrat’s half-yearly Real Estate Research, the total includes 255,959 apartments and 148,653 villas. During the second half of the year, developers delivered approximately 1,975 new homes.
Major completions included 799 units in Yasmeen City Phase 1 and 350 homes in La Plage South at The Pearl. In addition, 212 residences were handed over in La Verde at Entertainment City. Other projects added roughly 75 properties in Al Erkhiya and 160 apartments in Mallorca Tower at Marina.
Further supply came from established districts. Al Waab recorded 80 new residences, whilst Al Mansoura added 55 units. Umm Ghuwailina contributed 60 homes, Al Nasr 35 and Fox Hills 25 units. As a result, Qatar residential stock continued to expand despite a more cautious transaction environment.
Sales Activity Across Qatar Residential Stock
Residential sales transactions showed mixed trends in H2 2025. Transaction volume declined 9.7% compared to H1 2025. However, activity increased 35.1% year-on-year, supported by a sharp 192% quarter-on-quarter surge.
The median ticket size reached QR2.9m in the second half, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous half and an 11.8% rise year-on-year. Notably, Q3 recorded a median value of QR3m, the highest level since 2017.
Al Khor and Al Kharaitiyat posted the strongest transaction activity. Conversely, The Pearl and Legtaifiya experienced a 55% decline in volume compared to H1 2025 and an 8% drop year-on-year. Transaction values in those areas fell 11% half-yearly and 4% annually.
Rental Trends in H2 2025
Rental performance softened slightly during the second half. The median monthly rent for residential units declined 1.4% compared to H1 and 2% year-on-year, settling at QR8,500.
Apartment lease values also edged lower. Median rents dropped 1.7% half-yearly and 2.4% year-on-year to QR5,800. Nevertheless, leasing activity remained strong.
Average median monthly lease rates in H2 reached QR5,500 for one-bedroom apartments, QR6,250 for two-bedroom units and QR7,500 for three-bedroom layouts. One-bedroom rents rose 5% compared to H1. Meanwhile, two-bedroom apartments recorded the steepest six-month decline at 8%. Three-bedroom rents decreased 3% over the same period.
Apartment rents remained broadly stable across most districts. However, Fereej Bin Mahmoud registered a 1.6% increase in lease rates.
Leasing Momentum and Market Stability
More than 38,000 apartment leases were recorded in H2, reflecting a 31% increase compared to the previous half. New contracts rose 5%, while renewals surged 72%. This trend indicates reduced tenant turnover and greater occupancy stability.
Al Wukair recorded the highest leasing activity with 6,723 contracts. The Pearl followed with 3,557 agreements, highlighting sustained demand in both suburban and prime waterfront markets.
Villa rents remained largely stable during H2 compared to both H1 and the same period last year. In Al Wakrah, median villa rents declined 2.2%. Meanwhile, Al Muraikh saw a 3.1% increase. Most other major areas reported limited movement in lease rates.
Overall, Qatar residential stock expansion coincided with resilient leasing demand and moderate pricing adjustments. Although sales volumes showed short-term fluctuations, delivery momentum and stable rental performance underscore continued activity across the country’s housing market.
