Madrid average 1-bed rent: €1,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +9.5% Madrid rents rise at the fastest pace in Spain Carabanchel and Usera see double-digit growth Short-term rentals under scrutiny Deposits are capped at one month's rent for housing. Agency fees must be paid by the landlord (Housing Law 2023). Madrid average 1-bed rent: €1,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +9.5% Madrid rents rise at the fastest pace in Spain Carabanchel and Usera see double-digit growth Short-term rentals under scrutiny Deposits are capped at one month's rent for housing. Agency fees must be paid by the landlord (Housing Law 2023).
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Madrid Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Madrid. The typical one-bedroom rent is €1,400 per month, up 9.5% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | €1,900 | €2,700 | +8.4% |
| Chamberí | €1,600 | €2,250 | +9.1% |
| Malasaña | €1,450 | €2,000 | +10.2% |
| Carabanchel | €1,000 | €1,350 | +11% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Madrid
- Deposits are capped at one month's rent for housing.
- Agency fees must be paid by the landlord (Housing Law 2023).
- Annual increases on existing contracts are limited to the official reference index.
- Contracts last at least 5 years (7 with a company landlord).
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