Average Rent in Barcelona (2026)
Complete breakdown of rental prices by district and neighborhood, based on official INCASOL data. Updated Q1 2026.
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As of Q1 2026, the average rent contracted in Barcelona is €1,137 a month, on an average flat of 71 m² — €16.89 per square metre. Prices vary widely across the city, so the figures below break it down by district and neighbourhood.
Those figures are the official record, and the official record runs a quarter or so behind. For how busy the market has been since, there is a monthly activity indicator.
€16.89
Avg. price per m²
€5,194
Buy €/m²
€1,137
Average monthly rent
+4.3%
vs Q1 2025
Q1 2026
Last updated
8,156
Contracts registered
Average Rent by District in Barcelona
| District | €/m² | 60m² | Buy €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarrià-Sant Gervasi 6 neighborhoods | €18.75 | €1,125 | €7,011 |
| Ciutat Vella 4 neighborhoods | €18.41 | €1,105 | €4,806 |
| Les Corts 3 neighborhoods | €18.16 | €1,090 | €6,186 |
| Gràcia 5 neighborhoods | €18.08 | €1,085 | €5,303 |
| Sant Martí 10 neighborhoods | €16.77 | €1,006 | €5,289 |
| Eixample 6 neighborhoods | €16.71 | €1,003 | €5,945 |
| Sants-Montjuïc 8 neighborhoods | €16.69 | €1,001 | €4,712 |
| Horta-Guinardó 11 neighborhoods | €15.02 | €901 | €4,107 |
| Sant Andreu 7 neighborhoods | €14.65 | €879 | €4,764 |
| Nou Barris 13 neighborhoods | €13.67 | €820 | €3,816 |
* Prices are monthly rent estimates based on average price per square meter.
Buy: As of Q2 2026 — Rent and sale figures are from different quarters, so no yield is shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Barcelona?
INCASÒL puts the Barcelona average at €1,137 a month in Q1 2026, on an average contracted flat of 71 m², which is €16.89 per square metre. Both the rent and the flat size are published figures rather than an estimate for a flat of some chosen size.
What is the cheapest district to rent in Barcelona?
Nou Barris is the most affordable district at €13.67/m² per month, about 19% below the city-wide average of €16.89/m² (Q1 2026).
Is Barcelona rent expensive compared to Madrid?
Barcelona and Madrid have comparable rent levels, though Barcelona tends to be slightly higher per square meter in central districts. Both cities have seen significant increases in recent years. Barcelona's current city-wide average is around €16.89/m².
How much does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Barcelona?
A 1-bedroom apartment (40–50 m²) in Barcelona typically costs between €615 and €844 per month, depending on the district. Central areas like Eixample and Ciutat Vella command higher rents, while outer districts offer more affordable options.
Is rent controlled in Barcelona?
Yes. Catalonia's Housing Law (Llei de l'Habitatge) includes a rent control system that caps rent increases in high-demand areas, including most of Barcelona. Landlords must reference the official price index (índex de referència) when setting rents for new contracts.
What is the Barcelona rent price index?
The rent price index (índex de referència de preus de lloguer) is published by INCASOL, part of the Generalitat de Catalunya. It sets reference prices per square meter for each neighborhood, based on registered rental contracts. The data on this page comes from this official source.