Rent price in Donostia / San Sebastian
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
Estimated rent · IPVA 2024
Net income
No data
Unemployment
6.8%
SEPE
Population
190k
residents
According to INE IPVA data, estimated rent in Donostia / San Sebastian is €1061.5/month in 2024 — +2.6% year-on-year. Back in 2016 it was €811/month, a 30.9% increase over 9 years. Provincial average (Gipuzkoa): €725/month.
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National market context
National rank
#2
out of 753 municipalities
vs País Vasco
+332.5€
region avg: €729
Trend vs Spain
+0.3%
avg: 2.3%
Trend vs region
+0.3%
region avg: €2.3
Donostia / San Sebastian ranks among the 10 most expensive municipalities in Spain (position 2 of 753).
Rent price evolution
Estimated monthly rent in Donostia / San Sebastian (€/month). Source: INE IPVA.
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Estimated unemployment rate
6.8%
of estimated active population
Registered unemployed
6,341
people
Annual change
-0.4%
vs same month previous year
Source: SEPE (Spanish Public Employment Service)
Climate
Monthly max & min temperature (°C) · 2015–2024 normals
Source: Open-Meteo · ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF)
Rent index evolution
| Year | INE IPVA Index | Estimated rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1122.090 | 1122€ |
| 2023 | 1034.600 | 1035€ |
| 2022 | 967.660 | 968€ |
| 2021 | 922.200 | 922€ |
| 2020 | 921.180 | 921€ |
| 2019 | 910.650 | 911€ |
| 2018 | 886.050 | 886€ |
| 2017 | 839.020 | 839€ |
| 2016 | 810.890 | 811€ |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent in Donostia / San Sebastian?
The estimated rent in Donostia / San Sebastian is €1061.5/month in 2024, according to the INE Housing Rental Price Index (IPVA).
Have rents gone up or down in Donostia / San Sebastian?
Rent in Donostia / San Sebastian has risen by 2.6% compared to the previous year, per the INE IPVA index.
Is Donostia / San Sebastian expensive to rent compared to the national average?
Yes, rent in Donostia / San Sebastian (€1061.5/month) is 64% above the national average (€648/month).
How much do you need to earn to live in Donostia / San Sebastian?
Applying the 30% rule (rent should not exceed 30% of net income), you need approximately €42000 net per year to live in Donostia / San Sebastian with a rent of €1061.5/month.
What would a mortgage cost in Donostia / San Sebastian?
For an estimated property price of €210,000 in Donostia / San Sebastian (based on current rent of €1061.5/month), the monthly mortgage payment would be €841 over 25 years at 3.5% APR. Down payment and purchase costs amount to approximately €63,000 (20% down + ~10% costs).
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Official source
Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Organismo estadístico oficial del Estado español
www.ine.es View source →Methodology
Data comes from the Housing Rental Price Index (IPVA) published by Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE), with base 100 in 2015. The estimated rent is calculated by applying the index to the median reference price for the province in 2015.
Source: EMAL - Estadística del Mercado de Alquiler (Gobierno Vasco) · INE code: 20069