An 80 square metre flat in Calvià now costs 1,971 euros a month, the second highest price in Spain. Llucmajor leads the rise on the island with an 85% increase over five years.
The dream of renting a flat near the sea in Mallorca has become a luxury within reach of very few. According to the Fotocasa Real Estate Index for June 2026, Calvià is the second most expensive coastal municipality in Spain, with an average price of 24.64 euros per square metre per month. For a typical 80 square metre home, the monthly outlay amounts to 1,971 euros.
Calvià, only surpassed by Sant Josep de sa Talaia
The municipality of western Mallorca is only surpassed by Sant Josep de sa Talaia in Ibiza, where the price per square metre reaches 25.56 euros. Calvià is ahead of locations like Barcelona, reflecting the pressure the rental market on the island is under. Since June 2021, prices in Calvià have risen by 69%, well above the accumulated inflation.
For an average resident, this figure means dedicating almost their entire net salary to housing. The increase has been gradual, but it has accelerated in the last two years, according to data from the real estate portal.
Llucmajor, the strongest increase on the island
If Calvià is the most expensive, Llucmajor is the one that has increased the most. Rent in this municipality of Migjorn has risen by 85% since 2021, to 19.52 euros per square metre. Renting an 80 square metre flat now costs 1,562 euros a month, compared to approximately 844 euros five years ago. The difference exceeds 700 euros per month.
This increase particularly impacts families who have been living in the area for years and see their incomes not keeping pace. The rental market in Llucmajor has been strained by tourist demand and a lack of residential supply.
Palma also exceeds 1,500 euros
The Balearic capital is not far behind. In Palma, the average rent for an 80 square metre home now reaches 1,530 euros per month, 70% more than in 2021. Back then, a similar flat could be found for around 900 euros. The increase has been constant year after year, and the most sought-after neighbourhoods, such as Son Armadams or El Terreno, register even higher prices.
For many residents of Palma, the situation is unsustainable. The average rent in the city already exceeds the minimum interprofessional wage, forcing people to share flats or seek alternatives in the outskirts.
A relentless trend
The three analysed municipalities in Mallorca show increases far exceeding inflation and prices that greatly surpass 1,500 euros per month. The combination of high tourist demand, lack of public housing supply, and the rise of holiday rentals continue to push prices upwards.
Meanwhile, residents see how renting a decent home becomes an odyssey. Local administrations have announced measures to curb the escalation, but for now, prices continue their upward trajectory.
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