Barcelona, Spain
Living in Ciutat Meridiana, Barcelona
Northernmost Barcelona neighborhood. Very affordable, metro access, views of Collserola mountains.
A one-bedroom in Ciutat Meridiana rents for about €800 - €950/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 35 minutes from Barcelona center by metro.
Commute to Center
35 min
metro
Safety Rating
3/5
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Rent in Ciutat Meridiana
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.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | €700 - €850/mo | €800 - €950/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | €1,000 - €1,200/mo | €1,100 - €1,300/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | €1,250 - €1,500/mo | €1,400 - €1,650/mo |
How Ciutat Meridiana compares in Barcelona
Within AffordWhere's Barcelona dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €875/month — roughly 44% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 16 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,100 - €1,300/month and three-bedrooms €1,400 - €1,650/month on second-hand contracts. At 35 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out 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 affordable, views, residential tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Gothic Quarter.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Barcelona-Torre Baró | Vallbona as the nearest rail stop, Jardins dels Rasos de Peguera as nearby green space and Charter as the nearest supermarket around the Ciutat Meridiana reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Ciutat Meridiana, Barcelona?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Ciutat Meridiana costs €800 - €950/month (second-hand contract) or €700 - €850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,100 - €1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,400 - €1,650/month.
- Is Ciutat Meridiana safe for expats?
- Ciutat Meridiana 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 Ciutat Meridiana to Barcelona center?
- The commute from Ciutat Meridiana to Barcelona city center takes approximately 35 minutes by metro.
- What is Ciutat Meridiana like to live in?
- Northernmost Barcelona neighborhood. Very affordable, metro access, views of Collserola mountains. In our data it is tagged as affordable, views, residential.
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