While prices soar across Spain, Costa Blanca’s rental market keeps its cool with steady growth and fair value.
Spain’s rental market carried on climbing in October. Prices are up by 10.9% compared with last year, reaching an average of €14.5 per square metre, according to the latest report from Idealista.
While the national trend shows a steady rise, the Costa Blanca continues to stand out for its balance of affordability and quality of life. It remains one of the few regions where prices are rising, but at a sensible pace.
Over the past three months, average rents across Spain slipped slightly by 0.7%, though October saw a small monthly increase of 0.1%. In short, the market appears to be finding its balance rather than overheating.
Nationwide increases: Alicante holds steady
Rental prices went up in 51 of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals, with only Huesca showing a small drop of 1.7%. The biggest jumps were seen in Ceuta (+21.9%), Zamora (+18.1%), and Ciudad Real (+15.1%).
By contrast, Alicante recorded a more moderate increase of 7.4% over the past year, lower than Madrid’s 11.5% and Seville’s 9.7%. The data suggest that Alicante’s market is growing in a stable and sustainable way, avoiding the sharp fluctuations seen in some of Spain’s costlier cities.
For both renters and investors, this is good news. The Costa Blanca continues to offer fair prices and rising demand, especially from locals and international tenants looking for longer stays.
Alicante: Spain’s affordable coastal city
Even with its modest rise, Alicante remains far more affordable than other Spanish hotspots. Barcelona leads the list at €24.3/m², followed by Madrid at €23/m² and Palma at €18.2/m².
With the national average at €14.5/m², Alicante sits comfortably below the high-end markets. In comparison, Málaga (€15.4/m²) and Valencia (€15.5/m²) are already more expensive, showing that the Costa Blanca continues to offer good value for seaside living without the capital-city price tag.
Costa Blanca rental market: Sensible regional growth
Across the Valencian Community, which includes Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia, rents rose by 9.9% year-on-year, slightly below the national average. This supports the region’s reputation as one of Spain’s more balanced rental markets.
Demand from digital nomads, retirees, and seasonal residents remains strong, yet the housing supply has kept pace. The result is a stable market where growth looks sustainable rather than speculative.
By comparison, regions such as Madrid (+12.7%) and Andalusia (+11.8%) have seen faster, less predictable growth.
