Centro or Latina: where to live?
A data comparison of Centro and Latina: 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 Latina is 25% cheaper than in Centro: 19.5 €/m² vs 26.1 €/m².
- Centro does better on transport: 9.8 vs 7.9.
- Latina does better on safety: 6.0 vs 3.1.
- Latina does better on green space: 8.6 vs 6.5.
- Latina does better on families: 7.5 vs 6.0.
- Centro has more nightlife: 9.6 vs 4.7.
- Similar on walkability.
- Their centres are about 4.4 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Centro | Latina |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 26.1 €/m² | 19.5 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,566/mo | €1,170/mo |
| Transport | 9.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Safety | 3.1/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Green space | 6.5/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Families | 6.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Walkability | 9.6/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Nightlife | 9.6/10 | 4.7/10 |
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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Popular southwest district, very residential and traditional, with an active neighbourhood commercial fabric and well-used squares such as Aluche. Adequate transport to the centre — lines 5 and 10 — and prices still contained, though trending upward. Variable safety depending on area. A good option for those seeking an authentic castizo character, genuine everyday life and moderate prices, away from the tourism of the centre.
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