# Temporary Rental Contracts in Spain: Deposits and Prices > Temporada rental contracts in Spain: legal deposit, lease terms, and median monthly rents in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga. Source: https://blog.flexsirent.com/en/monthly-rental/spain/temporary-rental-spain-seasonal-contract/ Temporada rental contracts in Spain: legal deposit, lease terms, and median monthly rents in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga. November 14, 2026 · 6 min A monthly rental in Spain is signed as a temporada contract, a lease stating the temporary cause such as work or studies (Ley 29/1994, de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU), artículo 3). The legal deposit (fianza) is 2 months' rent, and median advertised rents vary significantly by city and home type (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), artículo 36; Flexsirent observatory). ## What a Temporada Contract Is# A temporada contract is the legal form for a temporary rental in Spain. It is a lease for a use other than permanent housing that must state the temporary cause of the stay, such as work or studies (Ley 29/1994, de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU), artículo 3). This agreement differs from a permanent lease. ## The Deposit and Rental Terms# For a temporada contract, the legal deposit is 2 months' rent (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), artículo 36). This differs from permanent rentals, where the legal deposit is 1 month's rent. These terms define the financial security for a mid-term rental. ## Monthly Rental Prices by City and Home Type# Prices for a mid-term rental vary by city, home type, and whether utilities are included. The following data is based on the Flexsirent observatory (October 2026). ### Madrid# - **One-bedroom flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,900 € (half of the listings between 1,470 € and 2,370 €), 119 listings, 69% with bills included. - **Flat with two bedrooms or more**: Median advertised monthly rent 2,780 € (half of the listings between 2,208 € and 3,589 €), 138 listings, 77% with bills included. - **Studio**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,250 € (half of the listings between 950 € and 1,665 €), 81 listings, 59% with bills included. - **Room in a shared flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 625 € (half of the listings between 538 € and 735 €), 375 listings, 43% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory). ### Barcelona# - **One-bedroom flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,755 € (half of the listings between 1,500 € and 2,498 €), 62 listings, 75% with bills included. - **Flat with two bedrooms or more**: Median advertised monthly rent 2,475 € (half of the listings between 1,838 € and 3,113 €), 96 listings, 47% with bills included. - **Studio**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,460 € (half of the listings between 1,095 € and 1,985 €), 76 listings, 77% with bills included. - **Room in a shared flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 733 € (half of the listings between 620 € and 891 €), 456 listings, 51% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory). ### Valencia# - **One-bedroom flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,546 € (half of the listings between 1,300 € and 2,084 €), 83 listings, 68% with bills included. - **Flat with two bedrooms or more**: Median advertised monthly rent 2,060 € (half of the listings between 1,650 € and 2,600 €), 173 listings, 85% with bills included. - **Studio**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,200 € (half of the listings between 1,000 € and 1,560 €), 37 listings, 63% with bills included. - **Room in a shared flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 430 € (half of the listings between 375 € and 518 €), 318 listings, 46% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory). ### Málaga# - **One-bedroom flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,871 € (half of the listings between 1,490 € and 2,651 €), 162 listings, 81% with bills included. - **Flat with two bedrooms or more**: Median advertised monthly rent 2,350 € (half of the listings between 1,600 € and 3,582 €), 234 listings, 65% with bills included. - **Studio**: Median advertised monthly rent 1,600 € (half of the listings between 975 € and 2,100 €), 79 listings, 78% with bills included. - **Room in a shared flat**: Median advertised monthly rent 650 € (half of the listings between 500 € and 823 €), 230 listings, 62% with bills included (Flexsirent observatory). ## Registration and Administrative Requirements# Tenants must complete empadronamiento, the registration at the town hall (ayuntamiento) of the municipality where they live, to obtain the public health card (Ley 7/1985, Reguladora de las Bases del Régimen Local, artículos 15 y 16). EU citizens staying over 3 months must register in the Registro Central de Extranjeros to get a registration certificate (Real Decreto 240/2007, artículo 7). The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is the identification number for foreigners needed for taxes and official paperwork, though a rental contract can be signed with a passport (Real Decreto 557/2011 (Reglamento de Extranjería), artículo 206). Non-EU citizens need a visa based on the reason for their stay, such as work or studies (Ley Orgánica 4/2000 y, para el teletrabajo internacional, Ley 28/2022). For non-EU citizens working remotely for companies outside Spain, the digital nomad visa is available. This requires a university degree, vocational training, or 3 years of professional experience, and a professional relationship of at least 3 months with a company outside Spain active for at least 1 year (Ley 14/2013, artículos 62.3 y 74 bis a 74 quinquies). Other requirements include health insurance authorized in Spain, no criminal record in Spain or countries of residence for the last 2 years, and sufficient economic resources. This visa lasts up to 1 year, with a possible residence permit for international remote work for up to 3 years, renewable for 2-year periods. ## Payment Methods and Bank Accounts# Payments of 1,000 € or more cannot be made in cash when one party is a business or professional, though the limit is 10,000 € for individuals with a tax domicile outside Spain who are not businesses (Ley 11/2021, artículo decimoctavo). Rent can be sent via SEPA, and the provider cannot restrict which EU Member State the account is in (Reglamento (UE) 260/2012, artículo 9.2). Cross-border payment charges in euros must be the same as those for equivalent national payments (Reglamento (UE) 2021/1230, artículo 3.1). EU legal residents have the right to open a basic payment account in each Member State (Directiva (UE) 2014/92, artículo 16). In Spain, credit institutions must offer this basic account to EU residents, asylum seekers, and people whose expulsion is legally or practically impossible (Real Decreto-ley 19/2017, artículo 3). ## Frequently asked questions# ### What is a temporada contract and how long can it last?# A temporada contract 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). ### How much deposit must I pay for a temporary rental contract in Spain?# The legal deposit for a temporada contract is 2 months' rent (Ley 29/1994 (LAU), artículo 36). ### Do I need to register at the town hall after signing a rental contract?# Yes, everyone living in Spain must complete the empadronamiento at the town hall of their municipality (Ley 7/1985, Reguladora de las Bases del Régimen Local, artículos 15 y 16). ### What registration or visa do I need if I am not an EU citizen renting for several months?# Non-EU citizens need a visa based on the reason for their stay (Ley Orgánica 4/2000 y, para el teletrabajo internacional, Ley 28/2022) and a NIE for taxes and official paperwork (Real Decreto 557/2011 (Reglamento de Extranjería), artículo 206).