Living in Lavapiés, 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 €1,000/month — roughly 17% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,300 - €1,500/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €2,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as 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 multicultural, bohemian, affordable 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 Lavapiés as the nearest metro stop, Esta es una Plaza as nearby green space and Carrefour Market as the nearest supermarket around the Lavapiés 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 Lavapiés, Madrid?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lavapiés costs €900 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,300 - €1,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €2,000/month.

Is Lavapiés safe for expats?

Lavapiés 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 Lavapiés to Madrid center?

The commute from Lavapiés to Madrid city center takes approximately 12 minutes by metro.

What is Lavapiés like to live in?

Multicultural and bohemian. Affordable, diverse food scene, and art galleries. In our data it is tagged as multicultural, bohemian, affordable.