Centro or Chamberí: where to live?
A data comparison of Centro and Chamberí: the average rent from Idealista's latest public report and the transport, safety and amenities scores the site calculates, home by home.
In short
- Rents are similar: 26.1 €/m² in Centro and 26.0 €/m² in Chamberí.
- Chamberí does better on safety: 7.6 vs 3.1.
- Centro does better on green space: 6.5 vs 5.4.
- Centro has more nightlife: 9.6 vs 7.2.
- Similar on transport, families and walkability.
- Their centres are about 1.9 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Centro | Chamberí |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 26.1 €/m² | 26.0 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,566/mo | €1,560/mo |
| Transport | 9.8/10 | 9.8/10 |
| Safety | 3.1/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Green space | 6.5/10 | 5.4/10 |
| Families | 6.0/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Walkability | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Nightlife | 9.6/10 | 7.2/10 |
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 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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Classic prestige district: well-preserved nineteenth-century buildings, tree-lined streets and well-known gastronomy around Ponzano, Olavide and Trafalgar. Maximum walkability and dense metro network. Top-end prices and very scarce green spaces. Tenant profile of established professionals and upper-middle-class families. The leisure offer draws a large external crowd at weekends, which can raise noise levels.
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