Rent in Marbella vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Málaga · Andalucía — Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias · INE data 2026
Renting in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 22% cheaper than in Marbella. The difference is €129/month — a saving of €1,548 per year.
€710/month in Marbella vs €581/month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. National average: €648/month.
Context
Marbella (Andalucía) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canarias) represent two rental markets from different Spanish autonomous communities. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the more affordable option, saving €129/month compared to Marbella. Unemployment in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (14.3%) is higher than in Marbella (10%), which may affect rental demand and purchasing power.
Málaga
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Estimated rent
Marbella
710€/month
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
581€/month
Annual change
Marbella
+3.3%
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
+2.9%
INE index (base 2015=100)
Marbella
122.4
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
121.0
vs national average
Marbella
+62€
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
-67€
Population
Marbella
159,786
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
211,957
Per capita income
Marbella
13,384€
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
15,110€
Rent-to-income ratio
Marbella
63.7%
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
46.1%
Where is it better to rent?
In terms of rent, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the more affordable option at €581/month, 22% less than Marbella (€710/month). Living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife saves €1,548 per year compared to Marbella.
Marbella
Málaga · Andalucía
710€/month
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canarias
581€/month
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
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