Rent in Marbella vs Palma
Málaga · Andalucía — Illes Balears · Illes Balears · INE data 2026
Renting in Marbella is 13% cheaper than in Palma. The difference is €109/month — a saving of €1,308 per year.
€710/month in Marbella vs €819/month in Palma. National average: €648/month.
Context
Marbella (Andalucía) and Palma (Illes Balears) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Marbella is the more affordable option, saving €109/month compared to Palma. Unemployment in Marbella (10%) is higher than in Palma (4.3%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Estimated rent
Marbella
710€/month
Palma
819€/month
Annual change
Marbella
+3.3%
Palma
+3.4%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Marbella
122.4
Palma
126.0
vs national average
Marbella
+62€
Palma
+171€
Population
Marbella
159,786
Palma
434,786
Per capita income
Marbella
13,384€
Palma
16,181€
Rent-to-income ratio
Marbella
63.7%
Palma
60.7%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Marbella is the more affordable option at €710/month, 13% less than Palma (€819/month). Living in Marbella saves €1,308 per year compared to Palma.
Marbella
Málaga · Andalucía
710€/month
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Palma
Illes Balears · Illes Balears
819€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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