San Blas-Canillejas or Vicálvaro: where to live?
A data comparison of San Blas-Canillejas 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 San Blas-Canillejas and 17.2 €/m² in Vicálvaro.
- Vicálvaro does better on green space: 8.8 vs 7.6.
- San Blas-Canillejas does better on walkability: 8.6 vs 7.7.
- Similar on transport, safety, families and nightlife.
- Their centres are about 3.7 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | San Blas-Canillejas | Vicálvaro |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 17.6 €/m² | 17.2 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,056/mo | €1,032/mo |
| Transport | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Safety | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Green space | 7.6/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Families | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Walkability | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Nightlife | 3.0/10 | 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 San Blas-Canillejas is like
Eastern district with a strong working-class identity (San Blas) and newer areas towards Canillejas and Las Rosas. Metro line 7 runs through the district; proximity to the airport, IFEMA and the Estadio Metropolitano. Low prices and genuine neighbourhood life. Limited cultural and nightlife offer and uneven safety in some areas. Suitable for those seeking affordable prices with access to the eastern part of the city.
Full page for San Blas-CanillejasWhat 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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