Furnished monthly rentals in Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and Milan range from studios to multi-bedroom flats, each with different median prices and availability (Flexsirent observatory). Before signing, you must understand the deposit rules and residency registration required in each country (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), artículo 36; Real Decreto 240/2007, artículo 7; Ley 7/1985, artículos 15 y 16).

Monthly rental prices by city and flat type

Finding the right mid-term rental depends on the city and the size of the home. The following data reflects advertised monthly prices from the Flexsirent observatory as of October 2026, including the percentage of listings where utilities are included.

Madrid

  • Studio: Median rent 1,250 € (range 950 € – 1,665 €), 81 listings, 59% with bills included.
  • One-bedroom flat: Median rent 1,900 € (range 1,470 € – 2,370 €), 119 listings, 69% with bills included.
  • Flat with two bedrooms or more: Median rent 2,780 € (range 2,208 € – 3,589 €), 138 listings, 77% with bills included.
  • Room in a shared flat: Median rent 625 € (range 538 € – 735 €), 375 listings, 43% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory).

Barcelona

For those seeking apartment barcelona rentals or an apartment in barcelona for rent, the available options vary by size (Flexsirent observatory).

  • Studio: Median rent 1,460 € (range 1,095 € – 1,985 €), 76 listings, 77% with bills included.
  • One-bedroom flat: Median rent 1,755 € (range 1,500 € – 2,498 €), 62 listings, 75% with bills included.
  • Flat with two bedrooms or more: Median rent 2,475 € (range 1,838 € – 3,113 €), 96 listings, 47% with bills included.
  • Room in a shared flat: Median rent 733 € (range 620 € – 891 €), 456 listings, 51% with bills included.

Paris

  • Studio: Median rent 1,687 € (range 1,341 € – 2,220 €), 266 listings, 91% with bills included.
  • One-bedroom flat: Median rent 2,413 € (range 1,569 € – 3,060 €), 115 listings, 89% with bills included.
  • Flat with two bedrooms or more: Median rent 4,090 € (range 2,963 € – 5,758 €), 30 listings, 71% with bills included.
  • Room in a shared flat: Median rent 839 € (range 700 € – 900 €), 42 listings, 43% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory).

Milan

  • Studio: Median rent 1,192 € (range 958 € – 1,345 €), 74 listings, 58% with bills included.
  • One-bedroom flat: Median rent 1,500 € (range 1,150 € – 2,097 €), 129 listings, 67% with bills included.
  • Flat with two bedrooms or more: Median rent 2,688 € (range 2,200 € – 3,974 €), 43 listings, 69% with bills included.
  • Room in a shared flat: Median rent 600 € (range 520 € – 690 €), 362 listings, 83% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory).

Deposits and rental contracts in Spain

A monthly rental in Spain is signed as a temporada contract, which is a lease for a use other than permanent housing that states the temporary cause, such as work or studies (Ley 29/1994, de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU), artículo 3). The deposit (fianza) is fixed by law. For temporada contracts, the amount of the deposit is 2 months' rent (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), artículo 36).

Residency registration and identification in Spain

Everyone who lives in Spain must complete empadronamiento, which is the registration at the town hall (ayuntamiento) of the municipality where a person lives (Ley 7/1985, Reguladora de las Bases del Régimen Local, artículos 15 y 16). EU citizens who stay in Spain more than 3 months must ask to be entered in the Registro Central de Extranjeros to get a registration certificate (Real Decreto 240/2007, artículo 7).

Citizens of countries outside the European Union need a visa that depends on the reason for the stay, such as work, studies, or remote work (Ley Orgánica 4/2000 y, para el teletrabajo internacional, Ley 28/2022). The digital nomad visa is for those who work at a distance for companies outside Spain, though a self-employed professional may work for a Spanish company if that work is no more than 20% of the total; requirements include a university degree, vocational training, or 3 years of professional experience, a professional relationship of at least 3 months with a company active for at least 1 year, health insurance authorised in Spain, no criminal record in Spain or countries of residence for the last 2 years, and sufficient economic resources (Ley 14/2013, artículos 62.3 y 74 bis a 74 quinquies). This visa lasts up to 1 year, after which a residence permit for international remote work can be requested for up to 3 years, renewable for periods of 2 years. Additionally, the NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is the identification number needed for work, paying taxes, and most official paperwork (Real Decreto 557/2011 (Reglamento de Extranjería), artículo 206).

Monthly rentals in France: contracts and deposits

The bail mobilité is a furnished, non-renewable lease for stays of 1 to 10 months, available for people in vocational training, higher education, internships, apprenticeships, civic service, or work transfers (Loi n° 89-462, articles 25-12 to 25-18). In a bail mobilité, the landlord cannot ask for a deposit, although they may ask for a guarantor or the Visale guarantee (Loi n° 89-462, article 25-17). In contrast, for ordinary furnished leases of a main home, the deposit is at most two months' rent without charges (Loi n° 89-462, articles 25-6 and 22).

Frequently asked questions

How much deposit do I pay for a monthly rental contract in Spain?

For a temporada contract, the legal deposit is 2 months' rent (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), artículo 36).

Must I register with the authorities when I rent a flat in Spain?

Yes, everyone who lives in Spain must register at the town hall of the municipality where they live (Ley 7/1985, Reguladora de las Bases del Régimen Local, artículos 15 y 16).

What visa do remote workers from outside the EU need to stay in Spain?

They can apply for the visa for international remote work, also known as the digital nomad visa (Ley 14/2013, artículos 62.3 y 74 bis a 74 quinquies).

Can I leave a furnished monthly rental in France before the end of the lease?

Under a bail mobilité, the tenant can leave at any time by providing one month's notice (Loi n° 89-462, article 25-15).