All 18 neighborhoods in Málaga ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centro Histórico | $976/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 2 | La Malagueta | $944/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 3 | Soho | $920/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 4 | El Limonar | $896/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 5 | Pedregalejo | $880/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 6 | La Merced | $864/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 7 | Victoria | $840/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 8 | El Palo | $736/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 9 | Ciudad Jardín | $736/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 10 | Huelin | $704/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 11 | Rosaleda | $704/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 12 | Teatinos | $680/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 13 | Cruz de Humilladero | $656/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 14 | Carretera de Cádiz | $640/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 15 | Churriana | $624/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 16 | Bailén-Miraflores | $624/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 17 | Puerto de la Torre | $600/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 18 | Campanillas | $560/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $800/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Centro Histórico is approximately 22% more expensive than the Málaga average. 1-bedroom rent is $976/mo vs $800/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in Málaga, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.