Living in Centro, Alicante

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Alicante dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €950/month — roughly 8% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,160 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,580 - €1,880/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Alicante areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the central, Mediterranean, castle tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Carolinas.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Puerta del Mar as the nearest rail stop, Parc de l'Ereta as nearby green space and Spar as the nearest supermarket around the Centro reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Centro, Alicante?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Centro costs €860 - €1,040/month (second-hand contract) or €700 - €850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,160 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,580 - €1,880/month.

Is Centro safe for expats?

Centro has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Centro to Alicante center?

The commute from Centro to Alicante city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Centro like to live in?

Mediterranean old quarter below Santa Bárbara castle. Explanada promenade, tapas on every corner. In our data it is tagged as central, Mediterranean, castle.