Chamartín or Ciudad Lineal: where to live?
A data comparison of Chamartín and Ciudad Lineal: 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 Ciudad Lineal is 15% cheaper than in Chamartín: 20.1 €/m² vs 23.7 €/m².
- Chamartín does better on safety: 7.3 vs 6.1.
- Ciudad Lineal does better on green space: 6.9 vs 5.8.
- Chamartín has more nightlife: 5.1 vs 4.2.
- Similar on transport, families and walkability.
- Their centres are about 2.6 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Chamartín | Ciudad Lineal |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 23.7 €/m² | 20.1 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,422/mo | €1,206/mo |
| Transport | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Safety | 7.3/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Green space | 5.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Families | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Walkability | 9.2/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Nightlife | 5.1/10 | 4.2/10 |
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 Chamartín is like
Northern district with a dual character: financial hub around Plaza de Castilla and the Cuatro Torres, and quiet residential neighbourhoods such as El Viso and Nueva España. Good transport (Chamartín-Clara Campoamor, several metro lines) and a broad range of schools and hospitals. Calm atmosphere outside working hours. High prices, though slightly below Salamanca. A good fit for executives, well-off families and professionals working along the northern axis.
Full page for ChamartínWhat Ciudad Lineal is like
Elongated district centred on calle Arturo Soria, with a mix of blocks, detached houses and neighbourhood commerce. Good metro connections (lines 4, 5 and 7) and a mature residential atmosphere. Mid-range prices and some heterogeneity: quieter to the north, denser to the south. A good fit for established families and professionals seeking stability and contained prices without straying too far from the city core.
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