Rent in Elx/Elche vs Marbella
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Elx/Elche is 10% cheaper than in Marbella. The difference is €72/month — a saving of €864 per year.
€638/month in Elx/Elche vs €710/month in Marbella. National average: €648/month.
Context
Elx/Elche (Comunitat Valenciana) and Marbella (Andalucía) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Elx/Elche is the more affordable option, saving €72/month compared to Marbella. Unemployment in Elx/Elche (14.3%) is higher than in Marbella (10%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Elx/Elche
638€/month
Marbella
710€/month
Annual change
Elx/Elche
+2.8%
Marbella
+3.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Elx/Elche
120.4
Marbella
122.4
vs national average
Elx/Elche
-10€
Marbella
+62€
Population
Elx/Elche
245,557
Marbella
159,786
Per capita income
Elx/Elche
11,849€
Marbella
13,384€
Rent-to-income ratio
Elx/Elche
64.6%
Marbella
63.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Elx/Elche is the more affordable option at €638/month, 10% less than Marbella (€710/month). Living in Elx/Elche saves €864 per year compared to Marbella.
Elx/Elche
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
638€/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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