Rent in Elx/Elche vs Orihuela
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana — Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana · INE data 2026
Renting in Orihuela is 3% cheaper than in Elx/Elche. The difference is €21/month — a saving of €252 per year.
€638/month in Elx/Elche vs €617/month in Orihuela. National average: €648/month.
Context
Elx/Elche and Orihuela are both located in Comunitat Valenciana, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Orihuela is the more affordable option, saving €21/month compared to Elx/Elche. Unemployment in Elx/Elche (14.3%) is higher than in Orihuela (9.8%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Elx/Elche
638€/month
Orihuela
617€/month
Annual change
Elx/Elche
+2.8%
Orihuela
+3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Elx/Elche
120.4
Orihuela
116.4
vs national average
Elx/Elche
-10€
Orihuela
-31€
Population
Elx/Elche
245,557
Orihuela
84,560
Per capita income
Elx/Elche
11,849€
Orihuela
11,512€
Rent-to-income ratio
Elx/Elche
64.6%
Orihuela
64.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Orihuela is the more affordable option at €617/month, 3% less than Elx/Elche (€638/month). Living in Orihuela saves €252 per year compared to Elx/Elche.
Elx/Elche
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
638€/month
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Orihuela
Alicante/Alacant · Comunitat Valenciana
617€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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