Rent in Cartagena vs Elx/Elche
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana · INE data 2026
Renting in Cartagena is 17% cheaper than in Elx/Elche. The difference is €107/month — a saving of €1,284 per year.
€531/month in Cartagena vs €638/month in Elx/Elche. National average: €648/month.
Context
Cartagena (Región de Murcia) and Elx/Elche (Comunitat Valenciana) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Cartagena is the more affordable option, saving €107/month compared to Elx/Elche. Unemployment in Elx/Elche (14.3%) is higher than in Cartagena (11.1%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Cartagena
531€/month
Elx/Elche
638€/month
Annual change
Cartagena
+2.1%
Elx/Elche
+2.8%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Cartagena
115.5
Elx/Elche
120.4
vs national average
Cartagena
-117€
Elx/Elche
-10€
Population
Cartagena
220,704
Elx/Elche
245,557
Per capita income
Cartagena
13,126€
Elx/Elche
11,849€
Rent-to-income ratio
Cartagena
48.5%
Elx/Elche
64.6%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Cartagena is the more affordable option at €531/month, 17% less than Elx/Elche (€638/month). Living in Cartagena saves €1,284 per year compared to Elx/Elche.
Cartagena
Murcia · Región de Murcia
531€/month
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Elx/Elche
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
638€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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