Arganzuela or Retiro: where to live?
A data comparison of Arganzuela and Retiro: 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 7% cheaper than in Retiro: 22.4 €/m² vs 24.0 €/m².
- Similar on transport, safety, green space, families, walkability and nightlife.
- Their centres are about 2.0 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Arganzuela | Retiro |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 22.4 €/m² | 24.0 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,344/mo | €1,440/mo |
| Transport | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Green space | 8.1/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Families | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Walkability | 9.7/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Nightlife | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 |
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 Retiro is like
Stately district centred on the parque del Retiro. Wide streets, historic facades and constant residential tranquillity. Very safe, with well-regarded schools and a good food offering on calle Ibiza. Prices are stable and high; nightlife is scarce and peripheral areas are more car-dependent. Ideal for established families and senior profiles with a comfortable budget.
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