If you’re thinking about moving to Madrid or expanding your real estate portfolio, you’re probably wondering: Where are the real opportunities outside the capital? In this article, I present a clear and professional analysis of some of the most attractive municipalities in Madrid, depending on your goals: living, investing, or both.
✅ Why look beyond the capital?
Madrid is a magnet, yes. But its prices are at historic highs. That’s why more and more buyers, tenants, and investors are closely monitoring what’s happening in the surrounding municipalities.
Advantages of looking outside the M-30:
- More affordable prices.
- Better value for money.
- Larger and more modern homes.
- Higher rental yields.
- Excellent connections to the center of Madrid.
Featured Municipalities
Pozuelo de Alarcón
🧭 Profile: High purchasing power, ideal for families and executives.
💰 Average purchase price: ≈ 4.200 €/m²
📦 Average monthly rent: ≈ 1.600 € por 90 m²
📈Estimated profitability: 3,5%
🔑 Keys to this municipality:
- One of the safest municipalities in Spain.
- Excellent international schools.
- Very well connected to Madrid (Cercanías, M-40).
Alcobendas
🧭 Profile: Diversity of areas: from El Soto to La Moraleja.
💰 Average purchase price: ≈ 3.300 €/m²
📦 Average monthly rent: ≈ 1.300 € por 90 m²
📈 Estimated profitability: 4,1%
🔑 Keys to this municipality:
- Great business activity and offices.
- Good mix of residential and investment.
- Metro Norte and Cercanías.
Getafe
🧭 Perfil: Perfecto para jóvenes, familias y alquileres de estudiantes.
💰 Average purchase price: ≈ 2.100 €/m²
📦 Average monthly rent: ≈ 950 € por 90 m²
📈 Estimated profitability: 5,4%
🔑 Keys to this municipality:
- Carlos III University: High rental demand.
- Fast connections to the city center (Cercanías, Metro Sur).
- Competitive prices with high demand.
Las Rozas
🧭 Profile: Quiet, family-friendly, with luxury areas and good projection.
💰 Average purchase price: ≈ 3.400 €/m²
📦 Average monthly rent: ≈ 1.300 € por 90 m²
📈 Estimated profitability: 4,2%
🔑 Keys to this municipality:
- Green areas, shopping centers, and a good quality of life.
- Ideal for teleworking and permanent residence.
- Close to local trains and direct access via the A-6.
Conclusion:
The Madrid metropolitan area offers very different opportunities depending on the municipality. If you’re looking for security and quality of life, Pozuelo and Las Rozas are strong bets. For investors who prioritize profitability, Getafe clearly stands out. And if you’re looking for versatility, Alcobendas combines residential and business life.
As a Real Estate Personal Shopper, my job is to help you identify which area best fits your profile and goals. The key is aligning your needs with the market reality… and that’s exactly what I do for you.