Living in Carabanchel, Madrid

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 Madrid dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €950/month — roughly 21% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,200 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,600 - €1,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Madrid 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, local, residential tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Puente de Vallecas. For a shorter commute, see Justicia.

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

OpenStreetMap maps San Francisco as the nearest metro stop, Parque del Anillo Verde as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Carabanchel 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 Carabanchel, Madrid?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Carabanchel costs €900 - €1,000/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,200 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,600 - €1,800/month.

Is Carabanchel safe for expats?

Carabanchel 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 Carabanchel to Madrid center?

The commute from Carabanchel to Madrid city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Carabanchel like to live in?

Affordable residential neighborhood. Working-class area with good transit and local charm. In our data it is tagged as affordable, local, residential.