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Long-term apartment rentals in Barcelona
Compare 12 sites for Barcelona, Spain: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
Renting a flat in Barcelona
Barcelona mixes medieval lanes near the port with the wide, grid-planned blocks of the Eixample, where many apartments have balconies and high ceilings. Beaches, the Metro and a compact centre make it easy to stay a little outside the busiest streets.
Areas to look at
- Eixample: central, elegant blocks and good transport
- Gràcia: village-like squares and local shops
- El Born: old-town charm close to the Ciutadella park
- Poblenou: near the beach, newer buildings, tech offices
Local rules
Tourist apartments need a licence number (HUT) shown in the listing, and the city has announced it will not renew existing tourist-flat licences after November 2028. Monthly furnished rentals are a separate market.
- Since 1 July 2025 every unit offered for short-term rental on online platforms must carry a number from the national Registro Único de Arrendamientos; listings without it cannot be offered. Regional tourism licences still apply on top. (source, 2025-07)
- Renting a whole flat to tourists for under 31 days needs a HUT licence. No new HUTs have been issued for years and the city has said the roughly 10,000 existing licences will not be renewed after November 2028. (source, 2026-08)
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Fotocasa
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pisos.com
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Spotahome
Offer from HousingAnywhere · you'll book on their site
HousingAnywhere
Furnished apartments and rooms for a month or more, popular with students, interns and people relocating.
- Tenant Protection is built into every rental, covering you from booking to move-in. source
Booked and paid on HousingAnywhere: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. HousingAnywhere's terms
Offer from Spotahome · you'll book on their site
Spotahome
Mid- and long-term furnished flats you can book online, many with video tours and floor plans.
Booked and paid on Spotahome: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Spotahome's terms
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
Offer from Flatio · you'll book on their site
Flatio
Furnished flats for stays from a couple of weeks to several months, often with a low or no deposit.
Booked and paid on Flatio: their prices, terms and guest protection apply.
Barcelona apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Barcelona?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia and Airbnb. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere, Spotahome and Flatio. Local portals people in Spain use include idealista, Fotocasa, pisos.com and Spotahome.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Barcelona for a month or more?
Yes. HousingAnywhere, Spotahome and Flatio specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Barcelona.
Are short-term rentals regulated in Barcelona?
Tourist apartments need a licence number (HUT) shown in the listing, and the city has announced it will not renew existing tourist-flat licences after November 2028. Monthly furnished rentals are a separate market.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.
More about renting in Spain: Spain rental guide.