Living in El Carmen, Valencia

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 Valencia dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,400/month — roughly 27% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 13 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €1,900/month and three-bedrooms €2,000 - €2,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Valencia areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, street art, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Jesús.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Estación de Autobuses de València as the nearest rail stop, Jardí del Túria - Tram V as nearby green space and Consum as the nearest supermarket around the El Carmen 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 El Carmen, Valencia?

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

Is El Carmen safe for expats?

El Carmen 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 El Carmen to Valencia center?

The commute from El Carmen to Valencia city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is El Carmen like to live in?

Historic old town. Street art, tapas, and medieval architecture. In our data it is tagged as historic, street art, central.