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Virgen del Cortijo-Manoteras

Nicknamed La Colmena (the beehive) for its hexagonal street layout, home to offices such as the BOE.

Average Rent

20.7 €/m²

Good fit for

Families with kidsPremium housingDigital nomads

Pros and cons of Virgen del Cortijo-Manoteras

A good area for families
Parks and green space nearby
Metro or rail on your doorstep
Quiet at night
Above-average rent

The scores shown (safety, transport, nightlife, etc.) are indicative and based on aggregated public sources. They do not constitute a guarantee. We recommend visiting the area in person before making any decision.

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Overall Score

7.4
Public Transport8.1/10

98% of homes within 500 m of metro or rail · 3 stations in the area · Cercanías C-1, C-2 · ML 1

Green Spaces8.4/10

100% of homes have a park within 300 m · 19% green cover within 1 km

SafetyHortaleza's score6.9/10

About 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the district (2025), estimated from Madrid city (55.8) and the district's police activity · residents rate their safety 7.5 out of 10 · figure for Hortaleza

Nightlife3.0/10

At least 6 bars and pubs and 0 nightclubs or live venues located in the area

Family9.0/10

85% of homes have a school within 400 m · 3 schools · 21% of residents are under 15

Walkability9.0/10

On average, 88% of everyday needs (groceries, pharmacy, school, doctor…) are within a 5-minute walk

How much it costs to rent in Virgen del Cortijo-Manoteras

40m² Apartment (Studio)€927/mo
60m² Apartment (1-2 Bed)€1,242/mo
80m² Apartment (2-3 Bed)€1,656/mo

Data from October 2026 · Source: Idealista (public reports)

Price trend

Up 13.1 % since Aug 25
Aug 25Sep 25May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26Sep 26
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Indicative estimate. Small flats (<50 m²) tend to have a €/m² above the district average; large ones (>100 m²), below. Actual prices depend on condition, floor and exact location.

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