Arganzuela or Centro: where to live?
A data comparison of Arganzuela and Centro: the average rent from Idealista's latest public report and the transport, safety and amenities scores the site calculates, home by home.
In short
- Renting in Arganzuela is 14% cheaper than in Centro: 22.4 €/m² vs 26.1 €/m².
- Arganzuela does better on safety: 6.9 vs 3.1.
- Arganzuela does better on green space: 8.1 vs 6.5.
- Arganzuela does better on families: 7.4 vs 6.0.
- Centro has more nightlife: 9.6 vs 5.8.
- Similar on transport and walkability.
- Their centres are about 2.1 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Arganzuela | Centro |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 22.4 €/m² | 26.1 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,344/mo | €1,566/mo |
| Transport | 9.3/10 | 9.8/10 |
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 3.1/10 |
| Green space | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Families | 7.4/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Walkability | 9.7/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Nightlife | 5.8/10 | 9.6/10 |
Scores are indicative: they summarise public data and are no substitute for visiting the area. The 60 m² flat is an estimate based on the average price per m². How each score is calculated
What Arganzuela is like
District alongside the Manzanares, reinvented by Madrid Río and Matadero Madrid as a leading cultural hub. Well connected by metro and Cercanías from Atocha, with riverside promenades and a mixed young-family atmosphere. Prices have risen sharply and the district's own nightlife offer is limited. A solid option for those seeking proximity to the centre with more calm and linear green spaces at a price slightly below prime districts.
Full page for ArganzuelaWhat Centro is like
Madrid's historic old town, with narrow streets and round-the-clock nightlife — the highest-rated in the city. Everything is within walking distance: museums, markets, tapas and drinks just steps away. Rent is expensive and flats are old and small. Noise at night and mass tourism are constant companions. A good fit for those who prioritise location and atmosphere over quiet and square footage.
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