Living in Moncloa, 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 €1,050/month — roughly 13% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,400 - €1,600/month and three-bedrooms €1,800 - €2,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out 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 students, parks, cultural tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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 Moncloa as the nearest metro stop, Jardín de San José de Calasanz as nearby green space and Alcampo as the nearest supermarket around the Moncloa 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 Moncloa, Madrid?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Moncloa costs €1,000 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €900 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,400 - €1,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,800 - €2,100/month.

Is Moncloa safe for expats?

Moncloa 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 Moncloa to Madrid center?

The commute from Moncloa to Madrid city center takes approximately 18 minutes by metro.

What is Moncloa like to live in?

University area near Complutense. Student-friendly, parks, and cultural attractions. In our data it is tagged as students, parks, cultural.