Rent in Cartagena vs Murcia
Murcia · Región de Murcia — Murcia · Región de Murcia · INE data 2026
Renting in Cartagena is 4% cheaper than in Murcia. The difference is €25/month — a saving of €300 per year.
€531/month in Cartagena vs €556/month in Murcia. National average: €648/month.
Context
Cartagena and Murcia are both located in Región de Murcia, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Cartagena is the more affordable option, saving €25/month compared to Murcia.
Estimated rent
Cartagena
531€/month
Murcia
556€/month
Annual change
Cartagena
+2.1%
Murcia
+2.8%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Cartagena
115.5
Murcia
120.9
vs national average
Cartagena
-117€
Murcia
-92€
Population
Cartagena
220,704
Murcia
479,405
Per capita income
Cartagena
13,126€
Murcia
13,906€
Rent-to-income ratio
Cartagena
48.5%
Murcia
48%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Cartagena is the more affordable option at €531/month, 4% less than Murcia (€556/month). Living in Cartagena saves €300 per year compared to Murcia.
Cartagena
Murcia · Región de Murcia
531€/month
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Murcia
Murcia · Región de Murcia
556€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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