Moratalaz or Vicálvaro: where to live?
A data comparison of Moratalaz and Vicálvaro: 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: 17.6 €/m² in Moratalaz and 17.2 €/m² in Vicálvaro.
- Moratalaz does better on transport: 7.9 vs 6.9.
- Moratalaz does better on walkability: 9.0 vs 7.7.
- Moratalaz has more nightlife: 4.1 vs 3.1.
- Similar on safety, green space and families.
- Their centres are about 3.6 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Moratalaz | Vicálvaro |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 17.6 €/m² | 17.2 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,056/mo | €1,032/mo |
| Transport | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Safety | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Green space | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Families | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Walkability | 9.0/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Nightlife | 4.1/10 | 3.1/10 |
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 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 Vicálvaro is like
Former annexed town, now a peripheral eastern district with a still semi-rural character and new developments (El Cañaveral). Very affordable to rent, relatively safe for its price, but with very poor public transport and a limited urban offer. A car is advisable. Interesting for a first step onto the Madrid housing ladder on a small budget.
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