Living in Sant Andreu, 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 €1,100/month — roughly 29% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 16 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,400 - €1,600/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €2,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out 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 affordable, local, traditional 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 Barcelona-Sant Andreu as the nearest rail stop, Parc de les Treballadores i els Treballadors de la Maquinista as nearby green space and Mercadona as the nearest supermarket around the Sant Andreu reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Sant Andreu, Barcelona?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Sant Andreu costs €1,000 - €1,200/month (second-hand contract) or €900 - €1,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,400 - €1,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €2,000/month.

Is Sant Andreu safe for expats?

Sant Andreu 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 Sant Andreu to Barcelona center?

The commute from Sant Andreu to Barcelona city center takes approximately 25 minutes by metro.

What is Sant Andreu like to live in?

Traditional neighborhood with local markets. Affordable rent and authentic Barcelona feel. In our data it is tagged as affordable, local, traditional.