Living in Malasaña, 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 €1,200/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €1,900/month and three-bedrooms €2,200 - €2,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as 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 hipster, vintage, nightlife 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 Tribunal as the nearest metro stop, Plaza del Dos de Mayo as nearby green space and Dia as the nearest supermarket around the Malasaña 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 Malasaña, Madrid?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Malasaña costs €1,100 - €1,300/month (second-hand contract) or €1,000 - €1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,700 - €1,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,200 - €2,500/month.

Is Malasaña safe for expats?

Malasaña 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 Malasaña to Madrid center?

The commute from Malasaña to Madrid city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.

What is Malasaña like to live in?

Hipster central. Vintage shops, craft beer, and the movida spirit lives on. In our data it is tagged as hipster, vintage, nightlife.