Living in Casco Viejo, 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 €1,000/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,300 - €1,500/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €2,000/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 historic, pintxos, central 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 Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo as the nearest metro stop, Areatza parkea as nearby green space and La Kompra as the nearest supermarket around the Casco Viejo 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 Casco Viejo, Bilbao?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Casco Viejo costs €900 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €750 - €900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,300 - €1,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €2,000/month.

Is Casco Viejo safe for expats?

Casco Viejo 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 Casco Viejo to Bilbao center?

The commute from Casco Viejo to Bilbao city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Casco Viejo like to live in?

Seven Streets of the old town. Pintxo bars, Santiago Cathedral, and Ribera Market. In our data it is tagged as historic, pintxos, central.