Long-term apartment rentals in Madrid

Compare 12 sites for Madrid, Spain: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.

Renting a flat in Madrid

Madrid is a big, sociable capital with a dense historic core and an excellent Metro. Apartments range from renovated flats in old buildings around the Puerta del Sol to modern blocks in business districts further north.

Areas to look at

  • Malasaña: young and lively, independent shops and bars
  • Salamanca: upmarket, quieter streets and good shopping
  • Lavapiés: multicultural, central and good value
  • Chamberí: residential, well connected, local feel

Local rules

Tourist apartments need a licence, and the city has tightened the rules for new tourist flats in the historic centre. Spain also requires a national registration number for short-term rentals.

  • 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)

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Local portal · you'll deal with idealista and its advertisers

idealista

Best match: long-termMonthly · Long-termCity prefilled
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Local portal · you'll deal with Fotocasa and its advertisers

Fotocasa

Long-termOpens home page
Open Fotocasa

Local portal · you'll deal with pisos.com and its advertisers

pisos.com

Long-termCity prefilled
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Local portal · you'll deal with Spotahome and its advertisers

Spotahome

Monthly · Long-termCity prefilled
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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
Monthly · Long-termUsually 30+ nightsBooking or tenant protectionWe earn nothing from this link
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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.

  • Homes are checked in person, with photos, video tours and floor plans. source
  • Properties labelled 'Deposit protection' include a guarantee if the landlord doesn't return your deposit. source
Monthly · Long-termUsually 30+ nightsBooking or tenant protectionVideo toursWe earn nothing from this link
Search on Spotahome

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.

Short stay · MonthlyWe earn nothing from this link
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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.

Short stay · MonthlyWe earn nothing from this link
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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.

Short stay · MonthlyWhole homes onlyWe earn nothing from this link
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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.

Short stayWe earn nothing from this link
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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.

Short stay · MonthlyMonthly discountsWe earn nothing from this link
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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.

MonthlyUsually 14+ nightsWe earn nothing from this link
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Madrid apartment FAQ

Which websites list apartments in Madrid?

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 Madrid for a month or more?

Yes. HousingAnywhere, Spotahome and Flatio specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Madrid.

Are short-term rentals regulated in Madrid?

Tourist apartments need a licence, and the city has tightened the rules for new tourist flats in the historic centre. Spain also requires a national registration number for short-term rentals.

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.

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