Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona, in this order, offer the lowest median monthly rent for a furnished studio in 2026: 1,200 €, 1,250 € and 1,485 € respectively (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026). A total of 2,059 furnished homes were read in these three cities on 12 October 2026.
Rent of a furnished studio and one-bedroom flat
The following table shows the median rent of a furnished studio and one-bedroom flat in four Spanish cities, as well as the number of furnished homes read on 4 rental sites on 12 October 2026 (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026).
| City | Median rent of a studio | Median rent of a one-bedroom flat | Furnished homes read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 1,200 € | 1,546 € | 627 |
| Madrid | 1,250 € | 1,900 € | 724 |
| Barcelona | 1,485 € | 1,755 € | 708 |
| Málaga | 1,600 € | 1,867 € | 740 |
| Lisbon | 998 € | 1,749 € | 770 |
| Berlin | 1,200 € | 1,370 € | 699 |
Compared with other European cities, Valencia and Berlin have the same median rent for a studio (€1,200), while Madrid is slightly more expensive (€1,250) and Barcelona significantly more (€1,485).
The cities
Valencia
The median rent for a furnished studio in Valencia is 1,200 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026), and for a one-bedroom flat it is 1,546 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026). The Metrovalencia network has 10 lines (OpenStreetMap). There are 1,000 monthly Google searches for "coliving valencia" in Spain (Google searches per month in Spain, October 2026), indicating interest in shared living among remote workers.
Madrid
The median rent for a furnished studio in Madrid is 1,250 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026), and for a one-bedroom flat it is 1,900 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026). The Metro de Madrid has 12 lines (OpenStreetMap). 4,400 Google searches are made each month in Spain for "coliving madrid" (Google searches per month in Spain, October 2026).
Barcelona
The median rent for a furnished studio in Barcelona is 1,485 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026), and for a one-bedroom flat it is 1,755 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026). Barcelona’s airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (OpenStreetMap). 1,900 Google searches are made each month in Spain for "coliving barcelona" (Google searches per month in Spain, October 2026).
Málaga
The median rent for a furnished studio in Málaga is 1,600 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026), and for a one-bedroom flat it is 1,867 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026). Málaga-Costa del Sol airport (AGP) has a connection to Málaga Centro-Alameda via the Cercanías C1 train line (Renfe Cercanías). There are 590 monthly Google searches for "coliving malaga" in Spain (Google searches per month in Spain, October 2026).
The digital nomad visa
The Spanish digital nomad visa (Ley 14/2013, as amended by Ley 28/2022) is for citizens of countries outside the European Union who work at a distance for companies located outside Spain; a self-employed professional may also work for a company in Spain if that work is no more than 20% of the total.
To be eligible, applicants must meet four requirements (Ley 14/2013, as amended by Ley 28/2022): 1) a university or business-school degree, vocational training, or at least 3 years of professional experience; 2) a work or professional relationship of at least the last 3 months with a company outside Spain that has been active for at least 1 year, and documents showing the work can be done remotely; 3) public or private health insurance with an insurer authorised in Spain; and 4) no criminal record in Spain or in the countries of residence of the last 2 years. The visa lasts up to 1 year (Ley 14/2013, as amended by Ley 28/2022); then a residence permit for international remote work can be requested for up to 3 years, renewable for periods of 2 years (Ley 14/2013, as amended by Ley 28/2022).
How to rent for 1 to 11 months
A stay of 1 to 11 months is rented with a temporada contract: a lease for a use other than permanent housing, which states the temporary cause, such as work (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), article 3). The legal deposit (fianza) in a temporada contract is 2 months' rent (LAU, article 36).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a studio cost in Valencia?
The median rent of a furnished studio in Valencia is 1,200 € (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026).
Do I need an NIE to rent?
The NIE is the identification number of a foreigner in Spain (Real Decreto 557/2011, article 206); landlords and banks often ask for it, and a rental contract can also be signed with a passport.
Can I sign a contract for 6 months?
A contract for 6 months is a temporada contract (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), article 3).
Are bills included in the rent?
The share of furnished studios advertised with the bills included is 63% in Valencia, 59% in Madrid, 76% in Barcelona and 78% in Málaga (advertised prices on 4 rental sites, October 2026). Whether bills are included depends on each listing and its contract.