Living in Barceloneta, Barcelona

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 Barcelona dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,600/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 16 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,900 - €2,200/month and three-bedrooms €2,300 - €2,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Barcelona areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, seafood, tourism tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Ciutat Meridiana. For a shorter commute, see Gothic Quarter.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Barceloneta as the nearest metro stop, Plaça del Llagut as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Barceloneta 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 Barceloneta, Barcelona?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Barceloneta costs €1,500 - €1,700/month (second-hand contract) or €1,300 - €1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,900 - €2,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,300 - €2,600/month.

Is Barceloneta safe for expats?

Barceloneta has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Barceloneta to Barcelona center?

The commute from Barceloneta to Barcelona city center takes approximately 12 minutes by metro.

What is Barceloneta like to live in?

Beachfront neighborhood. Fresh seafood, beach bars, and summer vibes year-round. In our data it is tagged as beach, seafood, tourism.