The annual rental price report by pisos.com indicates that the average price in Catalonia reached 16.39 €/m² in December 2025, marking a 14.78% increase compared to December 2024. The national average price across Spain stood at 14.21 €/m².
Among Catalan provinces, Tarragona stood out with the strongest year-on-year rebound (16.77%), making it the third most intense increase in the country. However, its average price of 8.55 €/m² kept it the most affordable province in the region. Conversely, Barcelona, at 18.72 €/m², was the second most expensive province in Spain for tenants.
“"The residential rental market in Spain has consolidated itself as one of the most tense and dynamic segments of the real estate landscape."
Market tension is also evident in the provincial capitals. While Barcelona was the most expensive capital in Spain (30.12 €/m²), Lleida registered the largest provincial drop in Catalonia (-10.58%) and its capital was the sixth most affordable in the autonomous community (7.63 €/m²).
