The most surprising finding? In Spain, apartments don’t just cost less than houses — they also deliver the better rental return. In the 2 May 2026 snapshot, apartments had a median asking price of €222,167 and a median rent of €927/month, while houses were nearly double on price at €437,011 and €1,591/month in rent.
That price gap matters more than the rent gap. Even though houses earn higher monthly rent, the extra income doesn’t fully offset the much larger upfront cost. As a result, apartments post a stronger median gross yield of 5.03%, compared with 4.02% for houses.
The takeaway is pretty clear: if you’re looking at Spain through an investor lens, apartments look more efficient on income return, while houses require a much bigger budget for a lower yield. That doesn’t make houses a bad option — just a different one, especially for buyers prioritizing space or owner-occupancy over pure rental performance.
Read the full analysis with interactive charts and district-level data on Realty Pulse
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