Centro
District · Madrid · Spain
The historic heart of Madrid: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and the lively barrios of Malasaña, Chueca, La Latina and Lavapiés. Old buildings, small flats and everything within walking distance.
Overview
Good for
Walking everywhere; nightlife and cultureWatch out for
Noise, tourist flats, older buildings without liftsNeighborhoods
Rent
The median rent in Centro was €17.70/m² per month in 2024, 27% above the Madrid median. It is the 3rd most expensive of 21 districts.
| Estimated monthly rent | € / month |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom (~50 m²) | ≈ €885 |
| 2-bedroom (~75 m²) | ≈ €1,328 |
| 3-bedroom (~100 m²) | ≈ €1,770 |
Estimate = district median × size. Real prices depend on the building, floor and condition, and new contracts usually cost more than the median of all leases. Source: Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana – SERPAVI (datos tributarios).
- 10.26–11.54
- 11.54–12.69
- 12.69–13.77
- 13.77–16.08
- 16.08–18.55
Rent since 2020
The median rent in Centro rose 15% between 2020 and 2024, compared with 15% for Madrid as a whole.
Getting around
- Metro: Sol (L1, L2, L3), Gran Vía, Ópera, Tirso de Molina, Lavapiés
Similar rent in other cities
- Les Corts · Barcelona · €17.97/m²
- Abando · Bilbao · €13.70/m²
- La Merced – San Felipe Neri · Málaga · €12.62/m²
- Centre · Palma · €11.63/m²
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