Barcelona rental prices by district: March 2024 data
Note: these are March 2024 figures, kept here as a snapshot of that quarter. For what rent costs now, see average rent by district.
Barcelona rental prices by district
Rent in Barcelona varies a lot depending on where you live. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive districts is about €5/m². For a 60m² apartment that's roughly €300 a month.
These are the March 2024 figures.
Most expensive districts
- Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: €17.43/m²
The priciest district in Barcelona. Quiet, tree-lined streets, good schools, big apartments. Families with money tend to settle here.
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- Ciutat Vella: €16.85/m²
The old town. Flats are small, so the price per m² runs high even when the monthly rent doesn't.
- Les Corts: €16.22/m²
Close to the business area around Plaça de Francesc Macià and L'Illa Diagonal. Popular with professionals who want to live near work.
- Sant Martí: €16.18/m²
Home to the 22@ tech district and the waterfront. Lots of new building, a younger crowd, and prices that have climbed fast.
Most affordable districts
- Nou Barris: €12.40/m²
The cheapest district. Quieter, more residential, further from the tourist zones. Good parks and a real neighborhood feel.
- Sant Andreu: €12.93/m²
Affordable, and it feels like a village. Weekly markets, local squares, less noise than the center.
- Horta-Guinardó: €14.08/m²
A hilly district with views and green space. A mix of older locals and younger people priced out of Gràcia. Good value for the quality of life.
Mid-range districts
- Gràcia: €15.60/m²
Small squares, independent shops, and a bohemian reputation (though it has gentrified a lot). Popular with young professionals and creative types.
- Sants-Montjuïc: €15.74/m²
A big, mixed district. It runs from working-class Sants near the train station to the museums and parks on Montjuïc hill.
What drives the price
Location, how close you are to the center and the beach, public transport, and the state of the building. Districts near tourist areas or tech offices tend to cost more.
Full price comparison
| District | Min €/m² | Max €/m² | Average €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciutat Vella | 15.3 | 18.3 | 16.85 |
| Eixample | 15.1 | 16.8 | 16.10 |
| Gràcia | 13.4 | 17.3 | 15.60 |
| Horta-Guinardó | 11.7 | 15.5 | 14.08 |
| Les Corts | 14.8 | 17.1 | 16.22 |
| Nou Barris | 6.2 | 14.3 | 12.40 |
| Sant Andreu | 8.9 | 14.7 | 12.93 |
| Sant Martí | 11.9 | 21.2 | 16.18 |
| Sants-Montjuïc | 12.2 | 22.9 | 15.74 |
| Sarrià-Sant Gervasi | 13.6 | 20.2 | 17.43 |
The wide ranges in Sant Martí (€11.9-21.2) and Sants-Montjuïc (€12.2-22.9) show how much prices vary inside a single district. The neighborhood matters more than the district.
For more detail, browse our district guides or compare your own rent.
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