Living in Chueca, 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 €1,500/month — roughly 25% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,800 - €2,100/month and three-bedrooms €2,400 - €2,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Madrid areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the lgbtq-friendly, nightlife, shopping tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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 Chueca as the nearest metro stop, Jardines del COAM as nearby green space and Oh! My Bio as the nearest supermarket around the Chueca 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 Chueca, Madrid?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chueca costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,200 - €1,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,800 - €2,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,400 - €2,800/month.

Is Chueca safe for expats?

Chueca 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 Chueca to Madrid center?

The commute from Chueca to Madrid city center takes approximately 8 minutes by metro.

What is Chueca like to live in?

LGBTQ+ neighborhood with great nightlife, restaurants, and shopping. In our data it is tagged as lgbtq-friendly, nightlife, shopping.