Marbella Property Prices
Marbella is on the Costa del Sol.
What property costs in Marbella right now, from live listings.
Marbella is on the Costa del Sol.
What property costs in Marbella right now, from live listings.
01 · Snapshot
Median asking price, price per square metre and active inventory for sale in Marbella. EUR, public asking prices.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=2,043 · asking prices, EUR
Figures come from active sale listings with a valid asking price and built size. New developments are excluded. We lead with the median because it is not skewed by a handful of prime homes. Setting premiums compare each segment to the Marbella median price per sqm. Asking prices as of October 2026; sample size n=2,043.
02 · Budget
Half of the homes for sale in Marbella are priced between €595,000 and €1,995,000. The median is €949,000.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=2,043 · asking prices, EUR
03 · By type
Active inventory and pricing across 4 property types in Marbella.
| Type | Median price | €/sqm | Share | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | €640,000 | €5,806 | 46% | 940 |
| Villa | €2,700,000 | €6,853 | 30% | 612 |
| Penthouse | €975,000 | €6,667 | 14% | 277 |
| Townhouse | €826,000 | €4,816 | 10% | 211 |
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=2,040 · median asking prices, active listings only
04 · By area
Where prices are highest and lowest across Marbella, by price per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=1,063 · median €/sqm by area, active listings only
06 · Value nearby
Want the same coast for less? These places are a short drive from Marbella and cost less per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · straight-line distance · median €/sqm vs Marbella
The median asking price in Marbella is €949k, and most homes for sale sit between €595k and €2M.
Marbella's asking prices reflect a market split between apartment-led coastal stock and a deep villa segment that pushes the average well above the median. The median asking price sits at €949k, while the mean reaches €1.75M, a gap that signals a long tail of high-value detached homes. Per-square-metre rates average €6,020, and 2,043 properties were listed at the snapshot. This is a market where villas and penthouses lift the top end, while apartments and townhouses anchor the volume.
The distribution runs from €160k to €25.95M, with the lower quartile at €595k and the upper at €2M. That range captures everything from older apartments in established neighbourhoods to frontline villas on the Golden Mile. The interquartile band is wide, which is typical of a town where beachfront, hillside and inland stock all trade under the same postcode. The floor price suggests entry-level flats or studios remain available, while the ceiling reflects trophy homes with sea views and private grounds.
Apartments make up 46% of the stock and carry a median of €640k, sitting below the overall rate at €5,806 per square metre. Villas account for 30% and post a median of €2.7M, sitting above the overall rate at €6,853 per square metre. Villas cost more than four times what apartments do in absolute terms, a function of size rather than a pure premium on the per-metre rate. Penthouses, at 14% of listings, sit above the overall rate with a median of €975k and a per-metre figure of €6,667. Townhouses, the smallest segment at 10%, sit below the overall rate with a median of €826k and €4,816 per square metre. Within Marbella itself, areas such as Reserva de Marbella, Guadalmina Alta and San Pedro de Alcántara offer lower entry points, while Sierra Blanca, Puerto Banús and The Golden Mile command the highest rates. Nearby, Benahavís, Fuengirola and Istán all trade below Marbella on a per-metre basis, offering alternatives for buyers willing to step outside the town limits.
The data suggests a market with depth across price bands and property types, but one where the villa segment exerts significant upward pressure on headline figures. Buyers focused on apartments or townhouses will find the median more representative than the mean, while those targeting detached homes should expect to pay well into seven figures. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive neighbourhoods is wide, and location within Marbella matters as much as property type. This is a market where stock is plentiful, but the range of asking prices demands careful segmentation by both format and area.
07 · Analysis
How to read asking prices in Marbella: medians, spreads, and type mix. Figures are as of October 2026; this analysis is evergreen and refreshed when the market moves materially.
All figures on this page reflect asking prices for properties currently listed for sale in Marbella. We report the median rather than the mean because it sits at the midpoint of the market and resists distortion from outlier listings at either extreme. The median asking price stands at €949k, while the mean reaches €1.75M, illustrating how a tail of high-value villas and penthouses pulls the average upward. The snapshot was taken in October 2026, so these are the prices sellers are quoting now, not the figures agreed at completion.
Marbella's market divides sharply between volume apartment stock along the coast and a deep inventory of detached villas inland and in gated communities. The median asking price of €949k lands well into seven figures, reflecting the weight of villa inventory and the premium commanded by beachfront and golf-valley addresses. Per-square-metre pricing averages €6,020, a figure that masks wide variation between type and location. The interquartile range runs from €595k at the lower quartile to €2M at the upper, a spread that captures everything from older apartments in San Pedro de Alcántara to modern villas in Sierra Blanca. The cheapest listing on record asks €160k, the most expensive €25.95M, but the bulk of transactions happen within that middle band.
Apartments account for roughly 46% of active listings and carry a median asking price of €640k, sitting below the town-wide figure. Per-square-metre pricing for apartments averages €5,806, the lowest rate of any segment, which reflects both the efficiency of stacked construction and the prevalence of older blocks away from the beachfront. Buyers targeting two- and three-bedroom units in established complexes will find the median a realistic anchor.
Penthouses represent about 14% of stock and command a median of €975k, placing them above the overall rate. Per-square-metre pricing reaches €6,667, a premium driven by private terraces, rooftop pools and unobstructed sea views. The penthouse segment skews toward new-build developments in Puerto Banús and the Golden Mile, where asking prices climb steeply.
Townhouses make up around 10% of listings, with a median asking price of €826k, sitting below the area median. Per-square-metre pricing averages €4,816, the lowest of any category, as townhouses typically occupy inland plots in golf valleys or hillside complexes where land costs are lower. Buyers seeking more space than an apartment offers without stretching to a detached villa will find townhouses the most accessible entry point.
Villas account for roughly 30% of stock and carry a median asking price of €2.7M, sitting above the town-wide figure. Per-square-metre pricing averages €6,853, reflecting larger plots, private pools and finishes that command a premium. Villas sit above the apartment median and cost more than four times what apartments do overall, a gap explained by land, privacy and the concentration of villa stock in prestige postcodes.
Within Marbella, asking prices vary sharply by neighbourhood. Areas such as Reserva de Marbella, Guadalmina Alta and San Pedro de Alcántara are cheaper, offering older stock or locations further from the beach. At the other end, Sierra Blanca, Puerto Banús and The Golden Mile are the most expensive, driven by beachfront proximity, gated security and established prestige. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive neighbourhoods is wide enough that a buyer's budget will often dictate postcode before property type.
Looking beyond the town boundary, nearby Benahavís, Fuengirola and Istán all show lower per-square-metre pricing than Marbella, though each serves a different buyer. Benahavís attracts villa buyers seeking golf-valley plots at a discount to Marbella's gated communities. Fuengirola offers apartment stock at lower entry prices, appealing to buyers prioritising beach access over postcode cachet. Istán remains a rural outlier, with fincas and hillside plots that sit well outside Marbella's coastal premium.
The spread between €595k and €2M tells you that Marbella is not a single market but a collection of micro-markets defined by type, age and postcode. A budget at the lower quartile will access older apartments or townhouses in secondary locations. A budget at the upper quartile opens the door to modern villas in gated communities or penthouses with sea views. The median is a useful anchor, but your actual search will be shaped by whether you prioritise square metreage, location or property type.
Remember that these are asking prices, not sold prices. Sellers in Marbella often list high and negotiate down, particularly for properties that have sat on the market for months. The gap between ask and completion can be significant, especially in the villa segment where each property is unique and comparable sales are sparse. Use these figures to understand structure and range, but treat any individual asking price as the start of a conversation rather than the final number.
08 · FAQ
Guides
Costs, financing and tax, explained for buyers, so the asking price is not the whole story.
Purchase taxes, IBI, the Modelo 210 non-residents forget, community fees and running costs, with a worked example.
How much non-residents can borrow, the rates and terms to expect, and the paperwork Spanish banks ask for.
What you owe on a sale, how the non-resident retention works, and the deductions that lower the bill.