Cheapest areas to rent in Málaga (2024): full ranking
El Perchel – Huelin is the cheapest district to rent in Málaga, at €8.95/m², 6% below the city average. At the other end, La Merced – San Felipe Neri costs €12.62/m². Below is every district, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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The five cheapest, up close
1. El Perchel – Huelin · €8.95/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €671
West of the river: the old Perchel and Trinidad quarters and seaside Huelin.
Good for: Close to the centre and the beach. Watch out for: Busy roads.
2. Bailén-Miraflores – Palma-Palmilla – Puerto de la Torre · €9.15/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €686
Northern districts along the Guadalmedina, from the Martiricos towers to Palma-Palmilla and Puerto de la Torre.
Good for: Lower rents. Watch out for: Social problems in parts of Palma-Palmilla.
3. Teatinos – Cruz de Humilladero – Campanillas · €9.32/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €699
The west: the Teatinos university campus and new flats, Cruz de Humilladero and the Málaga TechPark area of Campanillas.
Good for: Students and newer flats. Watch out for: Further from the centre.
4. Ciudad Jardín · €9.42/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €707
A green residential area in the north, near the La Concepción botanical garden.
Good for: Families and quiet streets. Watch out for: Further from the centre.
5. Churriana · €9.44/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €708
A village-like district by the airport, with the Guadalmar beach area.
Good for: Families and quiet streets. Watch out for: Aircraft noise.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | District | Rent €/m² | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Perchel – Huelin | €8.95 | −6% |
| 2 | Bailén-Miraflores – Palma-Palmilla – Puerto de la Torre | €9.15 | −4% |
| 3 | Teatinos – Cruz de Humilladero – Campanillas | €9.32 | −2% |
| 4 | Ciudad Jardín | €9.42 | −1% |
| 5 | Churriana | €9.44 | −1% |
| 6 | Carretera de Cádiz | €9.46 | −1% |
| 7 | Málaga Este | €10.63 | +11% |
| 8 | Lagunillas – La Victoria | €10.66 | +12% |
| 9 | Ensanche Centro – Soho | €12.04 | +26% |
| 10 | Centro Histórico | €12.48 | +31% |
| 11 | La Merced – San Felipe Neri | €12.62 | +32% |
These are official figures for rents tenants actually pay. New listings usually ask more, especially in popular areas. Source: Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana – SERPAVI (datos tributarios) (2024).