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Rents in Barcelona rise by 1.5% and approach €1,153 in 2025
Renting in Barcelona is getting more expensive again. The average price has increased by 1.5% in the last quarter of 2025. Even so, it remains below the previous peak. Find out how this affects people looking for a flat.
Living in rented accommodation in Barcelona is getting more expensive again. The average price has risen by 1.5% in the last quarter of 2025. Even so, it remains below the previous peak before the cap was introduced. Find out how this affects those looking for a flat.
Flat-hunting in Barcelona is becoming even more difficult: the average rent has reached 1,153 euros per month in the last quarter of 2025. This 1.5% increase compared to the previous quarter directly affects those renewing their contracts or looking to move within the city.
The figure, published by the Institut Català del Sòl, shows that despite the recent rise, the price is still 3.3% lower than before the price cap came into force in stressed areas, when the average exceeded 1,190 euros. The difference, though slight, offers some relief for those who feared an unstoppable surge.
Across Catalonia as a whole, the average rent has also increased, now standing at 876 euros, up 2.5%. The Govern believes these quarterly changes are due to the way new contracts are calculated, using prices from five or seven years ago, updated with the accumulated IPC or the relevant index. In this way, current changes reflect the legacy of previous contracts and the evolution of inflation.
For those looking for a flat or renewing their rental, the situation demands more attention than ever to the available support and the requirements of new contracts. The market continues to adjust to the regulations, but demand remains high and competition for each available property is still intense.
The Institut Català del Sòl, known as Incasòl, plays a key role in regulating and monitoring the housing market in Catalonia. This public body manages data on prices, promotes housing policies, and oversees the implementation of measures such as the rent cap in stressed areas. Its work is fundamental to understanding how the market is evolving and anticipating the challenges faced by both tenants and landlords in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia.