Rent price in Zarautz
Gipuzkoa · País Vasco
Estimated rent · IPVA 2024
Net income
20.8k€
per capita/yr
Unemployment
5.7%
SEPE
Population
23,496
residents
According to INE IPVA data, estimated rent in Zarautz is €926.8/month in 2024 — +3.2% year-on-year. Back in 2016 it was €735/month, a 26.1% increase over 9 years. Provincial average (Gipuzkoa): €725/month.
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National market context
National rank
#53
out of 748 municipalities
vs País Vasco
+197.79999999999995€
region avg: €729
Trend vs Spain
+0.9%
avg: 2.3%
Trend vs region
+0.9%
region avg: €2.3
Zarautz ranks 53 out of 748 municipalities in the INE rent price index. It is 27% above the País Vasco average (€729/month).
Rent price evolution
Estimated monthly rent in Zarautz (€/month). Source: INE IPVA.
Income and housing effort
Net income per capita
20.758€
per year · INE Atlas
Average household income
49.707€
per year
Rent-to-income ratio
53.6%
of per capita income
Average gross salary
35.170€
per year · País Vasco
Rent-to-salary ratio
31.6%
of annual gross salary
The national average effort is 55.4% of per capita income. Zarautz is 2 points below that average.
Source: INE Atlas of Household Income Distribution · INE Survey of Wage Structure (op.140). Gross salary is the País Vasco average.
Registered unemployment
Estimated unemployment rate
5.7%
of estimated active population
Registered unemployed
663
people
Annual change
+5.7%
vs same month previous year
Source: SEPE (Spanish Public Employment Service)
How much do you need to earn to live in Zarautz?
With rent at €926.8/month, the recommended salary (30% rule) is €57,500 gross/year.
Recommended salary
57,500€
gross / year
Rent
926.8€
/ month
Real avg income
20,758€
net / year
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What would a mortgage cost in Zarautz?
For a €185,000 property (estimated from current rent), the monthly payment would be €741 over 25 years at 3.5%. You need €55,500 for the down payment and costs (20% + 10%). Based on average incomes in Zarautz, saving that amount would take around 3.7 years.
What does it cost to live in Zarautz?
Rent is €926.8/month. With average food, transport and utilities, the estimated cost of living is €1,696.8/month. Adjust each category to your situation.
Estimated expenses based on national averages. Adjust to your lifestyle.
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 | 965.150 | 965€ |
| 2023 | 897.770 | 898€ |
| 2022 | 858.450 | 858€ |
| 2021 | 823.380 | 823€ |
| 2020 | 803.500 | 804€ |
| 2019 | 790.260 | 790€ |
| 2018 | 771.310 | 771€ |
| 2017 | 732.880 | 733€ |
| 2016 | 735.050 | 735€ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent in Zarautz?
The estimated rent in Zarautz is €926.8/month in 2024, according to the INE Housing Rental Price Index (IPVA).
Have rents gone up or down in Zarautz?
Rent in Zarautz has risen by 3.2% compared to the previous year, per the INE IPVA index.
Is Zarautz expensive to rent compared to the national average?
Yes, rent in Zarautz (€926.8/month) is 43% above the national average (€648/month).
How much do you need to earn to live in Zarautz?
Applying the 30% rule (rent should not exceed 30% of net income), you need approximately €37000 net per year to live in Zarautz with a rent of €926.8/month.
What would a mortgage cost in Zarautz?
For an estimated property price of €185,000 in Zarautz (based on current rent of €926.8/month), the monthly mortgage payment would be €741 over 25 years at 3.5% APR. Down payment and purchase costs amount to approximately €55,500 (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: 20079