Rent in Almería vs Marbella
Almería · Andalucía — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Almería is 27% cheaper than in Marbella. The difference is €194/month — a saving of €2,328 per year.
€516/month in Almería vs €710/month in Marbella. National average: €648/month.
Context
Almería and Marbella are both located in Andalucía, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Almería is the more affordable option, saving €194/month compared to Marbella. Unemployment in Almería (16.7%) is higher than in Marbella (10%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Almería
516€/month
Marbella
710€/month
Annual change
Almería
+2.7%
Marbella
+3.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Almería
117.2
Marbella
122.4
vs national average
Almería
-132€
Marbella
+62€
Population
Almería
205,468
Marbella
159,786
Per capita income
Almería
13,372€
Marbella
13,384€
Rent-to-income ratio
Almería
46.3%
Marbella
63.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Almería is the more affordable option at €516/month, 27% less than Marbella (€710/month). Living in Almería saves €2,328 per year compared to Marbella.
Almería
Almería · Andalucía
516€/month
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Marbella
Málaga · Andalucía
710€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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