Moratalaz or Puente de Vallecas: where to live?
A data comparison of Moratalaz and Puente de Vallecas: 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 Moratalaz is 8% cheaper than in Puente de Vallecas: 17.6 €/m² vs 19.1 €/m².
- Moratalaz does better on safety: 6.9 vs 5.1.
- Moratalaz does better on green space: 9.0 vs 7.7.
- Similar on transport, families, walkability and nightlife.
- Their centres are about 3.0 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Moratalaz | Puente de Vallecas |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 17.6 €/m² | 19.1 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,056/mo | €1,146/mo |
| Transport | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Green space | 9.0/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Families | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Walkability | 9.0/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Nightlife | 4.1/10 | 4.4/10 |
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 Moratalaz is like
Orderly planned district, with medium-rise blocks, interior green spaces and a stable family atmosphere. Very quiet and safe, though far from the centre and with metro coverage limited to line 9. Very reasonable prices. No nightlife or cultural offer of its own. Ideal for families and older residents who prioritise calm and moderate cost.
Full page for MoratalazWhat Puente de Vallecas is like
Historic working-class district in the southeast, with strong neighbourhood identity and a very active community fabric. Good metro connections (Nueva Numancia, Portazgo, Pavones). Accessible prices, though rising. Safety below average depending on the area. A good fit for those who value neighbourhood authenticity and community over status or proximity to the centre.
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