Apartments for sale in Barcelona to live in and invest
The most interesting apartments on sale now, from a one-bedroom in El Raval to a two-bedroom in Eixample, price per m² and yield by district, costs on top of the price and what the purchase gives for status.
In 2026 a square metre in Barcelona costs about $5,200 (4,600 euros) by the Ministry of Housing estimate, by district from $3,630 in Nou Barris to $8,270 in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. Long-term letting brings 5.7% a year before tax, 7.1% in Sant Andreu. A one-bedroom in El Raval costs $102,000, and a purchase has not given a residence permit since 2025.
Below are the most interesting offers on sale now, price per m² and rental yield by district, and every cost on top of the price. A manager will find a property for your requirements.
The market in brief
Data for 2026.
Which apartments are on sale in Barcelona
The most interesting apartments from $102,000 to $281,000 in El Raval, El Carmel, Sant Andreu, Gràcia, Sant Martí, Poble-sec and Eixample. A manager will find an apartment for your requirements and send the documents, floor plans and similar options in the chat.
A 30 m² one-bedroom in El Raval to renovate
$102,000
A 30 m² apartment, 25 m² of it usable, on quiet Carrer de Sant Climent in El Raval: a bedroom, a living room with a kitchen and a bathroom. It needs a full renovation, after which the layout can be changed to suit you. El Raval is part of the old town, with the metro, markets and shops nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Ciutat Vella is 5.9% a year before tax.
A one-bedroom with a balcony in El Carmel
$145,000
A 40 m² apartment in El Carmel, a residential area on the hills by Park Güell: a bedroom, a living room opening onto a balcony, a kitchen and a bathroom. The renovation and layout can be done to suit you. The metro, buses, the ring road and schools are nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Horta-Guinardó is 6.1% a year before tax.
A bright two-bedroom in Sant Andreu
$168,000
A 55 m² apartment on the 3rd floor in Sant Andreu de Palomar, a former town inside Barcelona: two bedrooms, a bathroom and a large kitchen. All inner walls are light partitions, so the layout can be rebuilt from scratch. A parking space 200 metres away is sold separately for $16,840 (15,000 €). The average long-term rental yield in Sant Andreu is 7.1% a year before tax, the highest of any district in the city.
A 66 m² three-room apartment with two courtyards
$190,000
A 66 m² street-facing apartment on the lower floor in El Coll, a quiet neighbourhood of Gràcia by Park Güell: three rooms and two private inner courtyards for a seating area, a garden or storage. It needs renovation, and the layout can be made for a family or combine a home with an office. The average long-term rental yield in Gràcia is 5.3% a year before tax.
A renovated 60 m² loft with its own courtyard
$197,000
A 60 m² loft in Camp de l'Arpa after a full renovation, with a certificate of fitness for living: a living room with an open kitchen, two rooms for bedrooms or an office, a bathroom and a private inner courtyard. New floors, windows and built-in lighting, a kitchen with appliances, heating and air conditioning. The average long-term rental yield in Sant Martí is 6.9% a year before tax.
A two-bedroom with a view of Montjuïc
$208,000
A 40 m² apartment, 35 m² of it usable, on the 5th floor of a 1900 building in Poble-sec: a living room with a kitchen and a balcony, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry room and a storage room. Windows face north and south, with a view of Montjuïc. There is no lift, and one cannot be installed in the building. It needs renovation. The average long-term rental yield in Sants-Montjuïc is 6.0% a year before tax.
A 68 m² two-bedroom in Eixample to renovate
$281,000
A 68 m² apartment on Carrer de Viladomat in Sant Antoni, a neighbourhood of Eixample: two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and a laundry gallery. It needs a full renovation: you choose the finishes, materials and layout. A square metre of this apartment costs $4,130, against $7,160 on average in Eixample. The average long-term rental yield in Eixample is 4.6% a year before tax.
How much a square metre costs in Barcelona districts
The table shows the average asking price by district from the index, October 2026. The city average is about $5,200 (4,600 euros) by the Ministry of Housing estimate, which relies on apartment valuations. Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Eixample and Les Corts are 37-59% above the average, Sant Andreu and Nou Barris 18-30% below.
| District | Per m², $ | Per m², euros | 80 m² apartment, $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarrià-Sant Gervasi | $8,270 | 7,370 | $662,000 |
| Eixample | $7,160 | 6,379 | $573,000 |
| Les Corts | $7,140 | 6,365 | $572,000 |
| Gràcia | $6,120 | 5,453 | $490,000 |
| Ciutat Vella | $5,420 | 4,829 | $434,000 |
| Sants-Montjuïc | $5,060 | 4,510 | $405,000 |
| Sant Martí | $4,760 | 4,238 | $381,000 |
| Horta-Guinardó | $4,680 | 4,170 | $375,000 |
| Sant Andreu | $4,270 | 3,801 | $342,000 |
| Nou Barris | $3,630 | 3,235 | $291,000 |
| All Barcelona, Ministry of Housing | ~$5,200 | 4,600 | ~$420,000 |
Data for October 2026: the average asking price of housing by Barcelona district from the index, October 2026; all Barcelona is the appraised value of housing from the Spanish Ministry of Housing, second quarter of 2026. Dollars at 1.1225 dollars per euro (European Central Bank, 19 October 2026).
What yield renting out an apartment in Barcelona brings
Long-term letting in Barcelona brings 5.7% a year before tax: an 80 m² apartment rents for $2,100 (1,870 euros) a month on average. Yield is highest in Sant Andreu, Nou Barris and Sant Martí, 6.9-7.1%: a square metre there costs $3,630-4,760, and an 80 m² apartment rents for $1,680-2,190 a month. In Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Les Corts and Eixample the yield is 3.7-4.6%.
| District | Rent of 80 m² a month | Yield a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sant Andreu | $2,030 (1,810 euros) | 7.1% |
| Nou Barris | $1,680 (1,500 euros) | 7.0% |
| Sant Martí | $2,190 (1,950 euros) | 6.9% |
| Horta-Guinardó | $1,900 (1,700 euros) | 6.1% |
| Sants-Montjuïc | $2,040 (1,820 euros) | 6.0% |
| Ciutat Vella | $2,140 (1,910 euros) | 5.9% |
| Gràcia | $2,150 (1,910 euros) | 5.3% |
| Eixample | $2,180 (1,950 euros) | 4.6% |
| Les Corts | $1,990 (1,770 euros) | 4.2% |
| Sarrià-Sant Gervasi | $2,020 (1,800 euros) | 3.7% |
| All Barcelona | $2,100 (1,870 euros) | 5.7% |
Data for October 2026: the asking rent and sale price index by Barcelona district, October 2026, rent for an 80 m² apartment; the city row uses the average rent and asking price from the same index. Yield is gross, before tax, building costs and vacancy between tenants.
Barcelona is a stressed housing market area: rent under a new long-term contract is no higher than the previous rent for that apartment, and for owners of 5 or more homes and for apartments not let for 5 years no higher than the state rent index. So we check the rent for a specific apartment before the deposit. The city issues no new tourist rental licences and has announced it will not renew existing ones after November 2028.
A non-resident from outside the European Union pays 24% of the rent, an EU citizen 19% after expenses. Rates and the tax on sale are on the page taxes in Spain.
What costs to add to the price of an apartment
The main payment is the Catalan property transfer tax: 10% of the price on resale, 11% on the part of the price above $1,122,500 (1,000,000 euros). In a new building from a developer you pay 10% VAT and 1.5% stamp duty instead. The deposit under the deposit contract is 10% of the price and is part of the price.
| Payment | Apartment for $281,000 (250,000 euros) | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| Catalan property transfer tax | $28,060 (25,000 euros) | 10% |
| Notary and registration in the property registry | $1,120-1,680 (1,000-1,500 euros) | 0.4-0.6% |
| Foreigner number and a Spanish bank account | needed before the deal | state fee and bank tariff |
| Total on top of the price | $29,180-29,750 (26,000-26,500 euros) | 10.4-10.6% |
Data for 2026: tax rates are set by Catalan law, notary and property registry fees by state tariffs. If a representative signs the deal, add a power of attorney with an apostille and a sworn translation. A manager will calculate the costs for a specific apartment.
In Barcelona an apartment is checked before the deposit
A mistake costs more than the tax: a shop or office without a certificate of fitness for living is sold as an apartment, people live in it without a right to, it carries debts on property tax and building fees, or the previous contract limits the rent. A 10% deposit stays with the seller if you back out. Murblz support removes these risks: we choose the apartment, check the registry, cadastre, certificate and seller, arrange the foreigner number and account, and handle the deal at the notary up to registration of title together with locally licensed partners.
The cost of support depends on the budget and goal of the purchase; a manager will calculate it in the chat.
Does an apartment in Barcelona give a residence permit
Buying an apartment does not give a residence permit in Spain: the programme with a $562,000 (500,000 euros) threshold was closed by Organic Law 1/2025, and new applications have not been accepted since 3 April 2025. A foreigner can buy an apartment without permits or restrictions by nationality, with a foreigner number and a Spanish bank account.
Your own home helps to get a residence permit without the right to work: it confirms the address and lowers the expenses counted in the review, while the basis is sufficient passive income. For remote work for foreign employers or clients there is the digital nomad visa. All routes are in the article how to get residency in Spain.
Districts of Barcelona to live in
In Barcelona a district is chosen not only by price per m²: the way to work and school, the metro, parks, nightlife noise and distance to the sea matter too. The districts of Barcelona with this data and a search by your own criteria are on a separate page.
Barcelona neighborhoods: find yours by your own criteria →
How we choose an apartment
- Goal and budget: living in Barcelona, letting, or both. The manager clarifies the district, area, floor and whether renovation is needed.
- The list: apartments at seller prices, with building costs and a yield calculation based on rents in the district.
- Checks: property registry extract, cadastre, certificate of fitness for living, debts on property tax and building fees, rent limits for the apartment.
- The deal in person or by power of attorney: foreigner number, a Spanish bank account, the deposit contract, the notary and registration of title in the registry.
The list a manager sends in the chat, with seller prices on the date of the list.
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