Rent in Málaga vs Marbella
Málaga · Andalucía — Málaga · Andalucía · INE data 2026
Renting in Marbella is 3% cheaper than in Málaga. The difference is €21/month — a saving of €252 per year.
€731/month in Málaga vs €710/month in Marbella. National average: €648/month.
Context
Málaga and Marbella are both located in Andalucía, making them comparable in terms of the labour market and public services. Marbella is the more affordable option, saving €21/month compared to Málaga. Unemployment in Málaga (16.7%) is higher than in Marbella (10%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Málaga
731€/month
Marbella
710€/month
Annual change
Málaga
+3.9%
Marbella
+3.3%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Málaga
126.1
Marbella
122.4
vs national average
Málaga
+83€
Marbella
+62€
Population
Málaga
599,063
Marbella
159,786
Per capita income
Málaga
13,847€
Marbella
13,384€
Rent-to-income ratio
Málaga
63.3%
Marbella
63.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Marbella is the more affordable option at €710/month, 3% less than Málaga (€731/month). Living in Marbella saves €252 per year compared to Málaga.
Málaga
Málaga · Andalucía
731€/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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