The study, which compares the estimated evolution between January 1 and March 31, 2026, places Lleida at the forefront of Catalan increases with a 2.3%. In contrast, Tarragona is expected to experience the main decline in rents in the community, with an estimated drop of -4.5%. The capitals of Barcelona and Girona, meanwhile, are projected to maintain stable prices, showing a variation of 0.0%.
The anticipated rises in inland capitals respond to a shift in demand, with tenants seeking cities offering higher quality of life and more affordable prices.
This shift in market dynamics is explained by demand moving towards inland and northern cities, which offer a higher quality of life, lower tourist pressure, and more affordable prices than the large capitals or stressed coastal areas. These traditionally more stable markets are becoming an alternative due to the lack of supply and sustained price increases in saturated urban centers.
Nationally, the AI anticipates that the Balearic Islands will lead the ranking, with Palma as the capital with the highest projected quarterly increase (+7.4%). Significant rises are also concentrated in Castilla y León, such as Soria (+6.3%) and Salamanca (+6.3%), while major capitals like Madrid are expected to register a slight decrease (-0.2%).
