Benalmadena Property Prices
What property costs in Benalmadena right now, from live listings.
What property costs in Benalmadena right now, from live listings.
01 · Snapshot
Median asking price, price per square metre and active inventory for sale in Benalmadena. EUR, public asking prices.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=489 · asking prices, EUR
Figures come from active sale listings with a valid asking price and built size. We lead with the median because it is not skewed by a handful of prime homes. Setting premiums compare each segment to the Benalmadena median price per sqm. Data is refreshed daily.
02 · Budget
Half of the homes for sale in Benalmadena are priced between €399,995 and €1,090,000. The median is €630,000.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=489 · asking prices, EUR
03 · By type
Active inventory and pricing across 4 property types in Benalmadena.
| Type | Median price | €/sqm | Share | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | €429,000 | €5,044 | 46% | 227 | View properties |
| Villa | €1,300,000 | €4,004 | 28% | 136 | View properties |
| Penthouse | €677,500 | €5,987 | 19% | 92 | View properties |
| Townhouse | €557,495 | €3,492 | 7% | 34 | View properties |
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=489 · median asking prices, active listings only
04 · By area
Where prices are highest and lowest across Benalmadena, by price per square metre.
| Area | €/sqm | Median price | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benalmadena Costa | €4,583 | €435,000 | 83 | View |
| El Faro | €4,400 | €532,000 | 29 | View |
| Torrequebrada | €4,295 | €675,000 | 27 | View |
| Torreblanca | €3,958 | €504,500 | 50 | View |
| More areas · building data (under 25 listings) | ||||
| Benalmadena Pueblo | — | — | 22 | Not enough data yet |
| Arroyo de la Miel | — | — | 19 | Not enough data yet |
| La Capellania | — | — | 14 | Not enough data yet |
| Torremuelle | — | — | 8 | Not enough data yet |
| Carvajal | — | — | 8 | Not enough data yet |
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=189 · median €/sqm by area, active listings only
06 · Value nearby
Want the same coast for less? These places are a short drive from Benalmadena and cost less per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · straight-line distance · median €/sqm vs Benalmadena
The median asking price in Benalmadena is €630k, and most homes for sale sit between €400k and €1.09M.
Benalmadena's resale market in July 2026 comprises 489 listings at a median price of €630k and €4,692 per square metre, positioning the town in the middle tier of Costa del Sol coastal markets. The median sits comfortably below neighbouring Fuengirola and Malaga, both of which command higher per-square-metre valuations, while Benalmadena trades at a premium to Torremolinos and Estepona further west. The average asking price of €864k runs well above the median, signalling a long tail of higher-value properties that skew the distribution upward.
The interquartile range runs from €400k at the lower quartile to €1.09M at the upper, a span that reflects the town's dual character: accessible coastal apartments at one end and detached villas at the other. The floor of €137k captures older or smaller units, likely in need of refurbishment or located away from the seafront, while the ceiling of €8M marks out luxury detached homes with sea views or extensive grounds. This wide spread indicates a market serving both budget-conscious buyers and those seeking premium coastal living, with the bulk of stock falling between the quartiles.
Apartments account for 46% of available properties, making them the dominant segment by volume, with a median price of €429k and a per-square-metre rate of €5,044. Penthouses, representing 19% of listings, carry a median of €678k and the highest per-square-metre cost at €5,987, reflecting their scarcity and desirability. Villas make up 28% of stock, with a median of €1.3M but a lower per-square-metre figure of €4,004, a function of larger plot sizes and land value rather than construction density. Townhouses, at 7% of the market, sit at €557k and offer the lowest per-square-metre rate of €3,492, appealing to buyers prioritising space over finish or location. For those weighing alternatives, Estepona and Sotogrande offer lower per-square-metre entry points, though each comes with trade-offs in proximity to Malaga airport or amenity density.
The data suggests a market structured around apartment buyers, who face the highest per-square-metre costs but the lowest absolute entry price, and villa buyers, who pay a premium in total outlay but benefit from better land efficiency. The gap between median and average prices points to a concentration of high-value stock that does not move the median, implying that luxury properties sit longer or appeal to a narrower cohort. Investors focused on rental yield will find the apartment segment most liquid, while those seeking capital appreciation may look to the villa tier, where scarcity and land value provide a different risk-return profile. The presence of Torremolinos as a lower-cost neighbour and Fuengirola as a higher-cost alternative frames Benalmadena as a compromise market: neither the cheapest nor the most expensive, but offering breadth across price points and property types.
07 · Analysis
A deeper look at how prices in Benalmadena are calculated, what moves them, and how to read the numbers above. Figures update daily; the analysis is refreshed when the market moves materially.
The figures presented for Benalmádena reflect median asking prices across 489 active listings as of July 2026. The median, rather than the mean, is used because it is less sensitive to outliers at either end of the distribution. In this market the median stands at €630k, while the mean reaches €864k, a difference that underscores the presence of higher-value properties pulling the average upward. These numbers update daily as new listings appear and others are withdrawn or sold, so they represent a current snapshot rather than a historical record. All figures are based on asking prices, not completed transaction values.
The median asking price of €630k positions Benalmádena in the mid-range of Costa del Sol coastal towns. At €4,692 per square metre, the market reflects a mix of property types and locations within the municipality, from beachfront developments to hillside residential zones. The interquartile range runs from €400k at the lower quartile to €1.09M at the upper, indicating a fairly wide spread in the stock available. The full range extends from €137k to €8M, though these extremes represent outliers rather than typical offerings. The gap between the lower and upper quartiles suggests that buyers will encounter substantial variation depending on property type, size, and proximity to the coast.
Apartments account for 46% of the active stock and carry a median asking price of €429k. At €5,044 per square metre, they command the highest per-unit-area price of any segment, a pattern common in markets where smaller footprints and lower absolute entry costs attract both owner-occupiers and investors. The apartment segment spans a range of ages and specifications, from older blocks in the town centre to newer complexes with shared amenities.
Penthouses represent 19% of listings and show a median of €678k, with a per-square-metre figure of €5,987. This is the most expensive segment on a per-area basis, reflecting the premium attached to top-floor positions, private terraces, and unobstructed views. The penthouse category is smaller in volume but tends to occupy the upper end of the price distribution within multi-unit developments.
Townhouses make up 7% of the market and are priced at a median of €557k. At €3,492 per square metre, they offer the lowest per-area cost of any typology, a function of their typically larger built areas and the inclusion of private outdoor space without the land premium attached to detached villas. This segment appeals to buyers seeking more space than an apartment provides, often in gated communities or residential clusters inland from the beachfront.
Villas constitute 28% of active listings, with a median asking price of €1.3M. The per-square-metre figure of €4,004 sits between townhouses and apartments, reflecting the trade-off between larger plot sizes and the efficiencies of vertical construction. Villas in Benalmádena vary widely in age, style, and location, from contemporary builds in hillside urbanisations to older properties closer to the coast.
Within the Costa del Sol, Benalmádena sits above Estepona, Torremolinos, and Sotogrande on a per-square-metre basis, making it a relatively more expensive option than those three municipalities. Conversely, it is priced below both Málaga and Fuengirola, which command higher per-area asking prices. This positioning reflects Benalmádena's established infrastructure, its mix of residential and tourist-oriented development, and its accessibility to Málaga airport. The town benefits from a mature property market with a broad range of stock, yet it has not reached the price levels seen in immediately adjacent municipalities to the east. Buyers comparing across the coast will find Benalmádena offers a middle ground in terms of both price and the density of available listings.
The spread between €400k and €1.09M indicates that the market serves a range of budgets and preferences, from compact apartments to larger villas. Buyers should note that the per-square-metre figures vary significantly by typology: penthouses and apartments trade at a premium per unit area, while townhouses and villas offer more space at a lower per-area cost. This structure means that absolute price and per-area price do not move in lockstep, and the choice of property type will determine which metric is more relevant.
It is important to remember that these are asking prices, not sold prices. Actual transaction values may differ due to negotiation, market conditions at the time of sale, and individual property circumstances. The figures provide a baseline for comparison but should be supplemented with data on recent sales and professional valuation where available. The 489 listings captured here represent the active stock in July 2026, and turnover means that specific opportunities will vary from week to week. Buyers should also consider that the mix of property types in Benalmádena, with apartments and penthouses together representing two-thirds of the market, reflects both the town's density and the preferences of its buyer base.