Living in Retiro, 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 €1,400/month — roughly 17% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,900 - €2,200/month and three-bedrooms €2,600 - €3,000/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 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the parks, elegant, central tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Conde de Casal as the nearest metro stop, Plaza Niño Jesús as nearby green space and Supercor as the nearest supermarket around the Retiro 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 Retiro, Madrid?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Retiro costs €1,300 - €1,500/month (second-hand contract) or €1,200 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,900 - €2,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,600 - €3,000/month.

Is Retiro safe for expats?

Retiro has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Retiro to Madrid center?

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

What is Retiro like to live in?

Elegant district next to famous park. Wide boulevards, peaceful green spaces, and upscale living. In our data it is tagged as parks, elegant, central.