Rent in Madrid vs Málaga
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Málaga is 38% cheaper than in Madrid. The difference is €275/month — a saving of €3,300 per year.
€1006/month in Madrid vs €731/month in Málaga. National average: €648/month.
Context
Málaga has experienced one of the sharpest rent increases in Spain in recent years, driven by the arrival of remote workers and digital nomads. Even so, the gap with Madrid remains relevant, especially outside the city centre.
Estimated rent
Madrid
1006€/month
Málaga
731€/month
Annual change
Madrid
+2.7%
Málaga
+3.9%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Madrid
118.3
Málaga
126.1
vs national average
Madrid
+358€
Málaga
+83€
Population
Madrid
3,506,730
Málaga
599,063
Per capita income
Madrid
19,632€
Málaga
13,847€
Rent-to-income ratio
Madrid
61.5%
Málaga
63.3%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Málaga is the more affordable option at €731/month, 38% less than Madrid (€1006/month). Living in Málaga saves €3,300 per year compared to Madrid.
Madrid
Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid
1006€/month
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Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía
731€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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