Rent in Estepona vs Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Málaga is 1% cheaper than in Estepona. The difference is €8/month — a saving of €96 per year.
€739/month in Estepona vs €731/month in Málaga. National average: €648/month.
Context
Estepona and Málaga are both located in Andalucía, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Málaga is the more affordable option, saving €8/month compared to Estepona. Unemployment in Málaga (16.7%) is higher than in Estepona (10.3%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Estepona
739€/month
Málaga
731€/month
Annual change
Estepona
+3.7%
Málaga
+3.9%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Estepona
127.4
Málaga
126.1
vs national average
Estepona
+91€
Málaga
+83€
Population
Estepona
79,621
Málaga
599,063
Per capita income
Estepona
12,741€
Málaga
13,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Estepona
69.6%
Málaga
63.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Málaga is the more affordable option at €731/month, 1% less than Estepona (€739/month). Living in Málaga saves €96 per year compared to Estepona.
Estepona
Málaga · Andalucía
739€/month
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Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía
731€/month
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Cost of living guides
Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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