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Spain’s Housing Market Tightens Further With Record Rents and Extreme Regional Gaps

June data show average rent climbed to €1,155 per month with 141 inquiries per listing nationwide, reaching 437 in Barcelona.

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Overview

  • National average rent climbed to €1,155 per month in Q2 2025, marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase.
  • Demand pressure has reached 141 inquiries per listing nationwide, peaking at 437 in Barcelona.
  • Linares is the cheapest municipality to rent at €5.6 per square meter; Ontinyent follows at €6.4 per square meter.
  • Almadén remains Spain’s most affordable purchase market at €338 per square meter, while Bullas is cheapest in Murcia at €485 per square meter.
  • Housing price tension in mid-sized cities has surged over 20%, led by Jerez de la Frontera with a 24.7% year-on-year rise.