Rankings of places to live in Madrid

The cheapest neighbourhoods and towns to rent in Madrid

The areas with the lowest average rent per square metre. Prices come from Idealista's latest public report and are updated every month.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Rosas · Neighbourhood · San Blas-Canillejas15.0 €/m²
2. 2.Los Ángeles · Neighbourhood · Villaverde15.4 €/m²
3. 3.Alameda de Osuna · Neighbourhood · Barajas15.5 €/m²

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Arroyomolinos · Town10.8 €/m²
2. 2.Aranjuez · Town12.4 €/m²
3. 3.Móstoles - Norte · Area · Móstoles12.5 €/m²

The best-connected areas of Madrid by public transport

Where it is easiest to get around without a car: metro or train nearby, several lines within reach and frequent buses.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Huertas-Cortes · Neighbourhood · Centro10.0/10
2. 2.Almagro · Neighbourhood · Chamberí9.9/10
3. 3.Castellana · Neighbourhood · Salamanca9.9/10

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Alcorcón - Parque Ondarreta · Area · Alcorcón8.8/10
2. 2.Coslada - El Barral · Area · Coslada8.8/10
3. 3.Leganés - El Carrascal · Area · Leganés8.7/10

The safest districts and towns in Madrid

The Madrid districts and towns in the region with the fewest crimes per inhabitant. Only districts and towns are listed: there is no finer open data, and neighbourhoods and areas take the score of the one they belong to.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Barajas · District7.6/10
2. 2.Chamberí · District7.6/10
3. 3.Salamanca · District7.6/10

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Pozuelo de Alarcón · Town9.0/10
2. 2.Boadilla del Monte · Town8.8/10
3. 3.Fuenlabrada · Town8.7/10

The areas of Madrid with the most parks and green space

Where there is a real park close to home and more green space around.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Casa de Campo · Neighbourhood · Moncloa-Aravaca10.0/10
2. 2.Jerónimos · Neighbourhood · Retiro10.0/10
3. 3.Abrantes · Neighbourhood · Carabanchel9.9/10

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Torrelodones · Town10.0/10
2. 2.Torrelodones - Centro · Area · Torrelodones10.0/10
3. 3.Torrelodones - La Colonia · Area · Torrelodones10.0/10

The best areas of Madrid to live with children

Where a family with children has the most within walking distance: schools, playgrounds, green space and a health centre, away from late-night noise.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Butarque · Neighbourhood · Villaverde9.4/10
2. 2.Pau de Carabanchel · Neighbourhood · Carabanchel9.1/10
3. 3.Ensanche de Vallecas-La Gavia · Neighbourhood · Villa de Vallecas9.0/10

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Getafe - Buenavista · Area · Getafe9.2/10
2. 2.Sanse - Tempranales · Area · San Sebastián de los Reyes9.1/10
3. 3.Getafe - Norte · Area · Getafe9.0/10

The areas of Madrid where you can do everything on foot

Where the shops, the pharmacy, the school or the doctor are a few minutes' walk away, with plenty to choose from.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Chopera · Neighbourhood · Arganzuela9.9/10
2. 2.Comillas · Neighbourhood · Carabanchel9.9/10
3. 3.Acacias · Neighbourhood · Arganzuela9.8/10

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Alcobendas - Norte · Area · Alcobendas9.9/10
2. 2.Alcobendas - Valdelacasa · Area · Alcobendas9.9/10
3. 3.Alcobendas - Centro · Area · Alcobendas9.8/10

The areas of Madrid with the most nightlife

Where there are the most pubs, clubs and music venues close to home. Useful both ways: to find them or to avoid them.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Sol · Neighbourhood · Centro10.0/10
2. 2.Huertas-Cortes · Neighbourhood · Centro9.9/10
3. 3.Lavapiés-Embajadores · Neighbourhood · Centro9.8/10

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Alcalá - Casco Histórico · Area · Alcalá de Henares7.0/10
2. 2.Alcalá - Ensanche · Area · Alcalá de Henares7.0/10
3. 3.Alcalá - Venecia · Area · Alcalá de Henares6.8/10

Where to live in Madrid without a car (without overpaying)

Areas where you can live without a car: public transport and walkability of 7 or more out of 10. Sorted by rent, from cheapest to most expensive.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Rosas · Neighbourhood · San Blas-Canillejas15.0 €/m²
2. 2.Los Ángeles · Neighbourhood · Villaverde15.4 €/m²
3. 3.Alameda de Osuna · Neighbourhood · Barajas15.5 €/m²

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Móstoles - Norte · Area · Móstoles12.5 €/m²
2. 2.San Fernando de Henares · Town12.9 €/m²
3. 3.Alcalá - San Isidro-Los Almendros · Area · Alcalá de Henares14.2 €/m²

Family-friendly areas of Madrid, from cheapest to most expensive

Areas with a family score of 7 or more out of 10 (schools, playgrounds, green space, a health centre and quiet near home), from cheapest to most expensive.

In the city of Madrid

1. 1.Rosas · Neighbourhood · San Blas-Canillejas15.0 €/m²
2. 2.Los Ángeles · Neighbourhood · Villaverde15.4 €/m²
3. 3.Alameda de Osuna · Neighbourhood · Barajas15.5 €/m²

In the rest of the Madrid region

1. 1.Arroyomolinos · Town10.8 €/m²
2. 2.Aranjuez · Town12.4 €/m²
3. 3.Móstoles - Norte · Area · Móstoles12.5 €/m²