Living in Eixample, 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 €1,700/month — roughly 10% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 16 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,200 - €2,500/month and three-bedrooms €2,600 - €3,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Barcelona areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the modernist, central, architecture tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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 Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia as the nearest rail stop, Jardins de Laura Albéniz as nearby green space and UK Supermercat as the nearest supermarket around the Eixample 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 Eixample, Barcelona?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Eixample costs €1,600 - €1,800/month (second-hand contract) or €1,400 - €1,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,200 - €2,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,600 - €3,000/month.

Is Eixample safe for expats?

Eixample 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 Eixample to Barcelona center?

The commute from Eixample to Barcelona city center takes approximately 8 minutes by metro.

What is Eixample like to live in?

Grid-planned modernist district. Gaudí buildings, wide avenues, and central location. In our data it is tagged as modernist, central, architecture.