Living in Abando / Ensanche, Bilbao

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 Bilbao dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,100/month — roughly 10% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,350 - €1,600/month and three-bedrooms €1,850 - €2,150/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Bilbao 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, business, elegant tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Santutxu.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Moyua as the nearest metro stop, Txabarri jauregiaren lorategia as nearby green space and Supercor as the nearest supermarket around the Abando / Ensanche 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 Abando / Ensanche, Bilbao?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Abando / Ensanche costs €1,000 - €1,200/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €950/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,350 - €1,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,850 - €2,150/month.

Is Abando / Ensanche safe for expats?

Abando / Ensanche 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 Abando / Ensanche to Bilbao center?

The commute from Abando / Ensanche to Bilbao city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Abando / Ensanche like to live in?

City center with Gran Vía. Guggenheim nearby, business district, elegant Beaux-Arts buildings. In our data it is tagged as central, business, elegant.