I’ve been considering moving recently, so I compiled housing price information for several towns around Valencia. I thought this might be useful for others, so I’m sharing it here. This data comes from my house-hunting over the past few months and research on idealista and fotocasa, so it should be fairly accurate.
Let me start with the most popular towns. Alboraya has become increasingly expensive - apartments near the beach start at €250,000, and if you want a three-bedroom, you’ll need to budget €300,000-350,000. However, this price is reasonable if it includes a parking space, especially considering it’s only 15 minutes from the city center. Paterna is slightly more affordable, with similar-sized properties costing €30,000-50,000 less, and the towns around Valencia here have excellent community facilities, many with swimming pools and gardens.
Housing Price Comparison by Town
Here’s a table I’ve compiled showing average prices for the main towns, in euros per square meter:
| Town Name | City Center Average | Suburban Average | Rent (€/m²) |
|---|
| Alboraya | 2800 | 2200 | 12 |
| Paterna | 2300 | 1800 | 10 |
| Cullera | 1900 | 1500 | 9 |
| Torrent | 1600 | 1300 | 8 |
| Mislata | 2500 | 2100 | 11 |
Speaking of coastal towns, Cullera is an excellent choice. Although it’s 40 kilometers from Valencia city, the prices are very affordable, and the beaches are particularly lively in summer. A friend of mine bought an 80-square-meter apartment there last year for just €150,000, and now drives there every weekend for a getaway. The only downside is that it gets quite quiet in winter, with many shops closed.
Rental Market Situation
Rental prices in Alboraya and Mislata are relatively high, with two-bedroom apartments renting for €800-1,000 per month. If you’re on a tight budget, consider Torrent or the more distant Xirivella, where rents can be about 30% cheaper. However, note that cheaper properties usually don’t have elevators, and you may need to cover some maintenance costs yourself.
A final reminder: Valencia housing prices are still rising overall, especially in areas near metro stations. If you’re seriously considering buying property in Valencia’s greater area, I suggest acting quickly, because although interest rates are higher than two years ago, property prices are rising even faster. Also, when buying, make sure to hire a reliable lawyer to check all documents, especially community fees and IBI tax details - these hidden costs can sometimes be surprisingly high. I hope this information helps, and if you have any questions about Valencia towns, feel free to leave a comment!
