News · September 2026
Rents in Málaga province hit a record, and Marbella is the highest
Asking rents in Marbella reached €23.6 per square metre a month in September 2026. That is 8.7% more than a year earlier, Idealista figures show.
Rents across Málaga province reached a record in September 2026. The Olive Press reported this on 2 October, using figures from the property portal Idealista. Marbella was the most expensive town in the province. Rents there were €23.6 per square metre a month, 8.7% more than a year earlier. That is about €1,888 a month for a home of 80 square metres.
These are asking rents for long-term lets advertised on the portal. They are not the rents tenants end up paying.
What it means for buyers
If you are buying a home to rent out, work out your return from the rent a home like yours has really earned. Take off community fees, tax, upkeep and empty months. Rules for holiday lets differ from town to town and from one building to the next. Check the rules before you count on that income.
Sources, checked November 10, 2026
This is a summary of public reports. It is not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so check anything you rely on with your lawyer.
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