Rent in Marbella vs Palma

Málaga · AndalucíaIlles 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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INE

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Instituto Nacional de Estadística

Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español

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