Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian vs Santander
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco — Cantabria · Cantabria · INE data 2026
Renting in Santander is 88% cheaper than in Donostia / San Sebastian. The difference is €496.5/month — a saving of €5,958 per year.
€1061.5/month in Donostia / San Sebastian vs €565/month in Santander. National average: €648/month.
Context
Donostia / San Sebastian (País Vasco) and Santander (Cantabria) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Santander is the more affordable option, saving €496.5/month compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Gipuzkoa
Cantabria
Estimated rent
Donostia / San Sebastian
1061.5€/month
Santander
565€/month
Annual change
Donostia / San Sebastian
+2.6%
Santander
+2.5%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Donostia / San Sebastian
130.9
Santander
115.4
vs national average
Donostia / San Sebastian
+413.5€
Santander
-83€
Population
Donostia / San Sebastian
189,866
Santander
175,425
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Santander is the more affordable option at €565/month, 88% less than Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month). Living in Santander saves €5,958 per year compared to Donostia / San Sebastian.
Donostia / San Sebastian
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
1061.5€/month
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Santander
Cantabria · Cantabria
565€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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