Spain's rental market is at the heart of the country's housing crisis, with tenants facing eyewatering prices, very little choice and undesirable short-term contracts. We asked The Local Spain's readers what their rental experience has been like.
Esme Fox - esme@thelocal.es
Updated: Tue 25 Aug 2026 14:53 CET
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Finding a place to rent in Spain has become very difficult. Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP
Spain's rental market is at the heart of the country's housing crisis, with tenants facing eyewatering prices, very little choice and undesirable short-term contracts. We asked The Local Spain's readers what their rental experience has been like.
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