Orihuela – Real Estate Investment Overview
Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields
Market Score
Median Sale Price
| 1M | +0.3% |
| 1Y | +5.6% |
| Month | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| July | €229,500 |
| August | €229,500 |
| September | €235,000 |
| October | €235,000 |
| November | €238,000 |
| December | €235,000 |
| January | €235,000 |
| February | €230,000 |
| March | €239,000 |
| April | €239,000 |
| May | €239,900 |
| June | €240,500 |
Median Rent Price
| 1M | +1.9% |
| 1Y | +11% |
| Month | Median Rent Price |
|---|---|
| July | €900 |
| August | €850 |
| September | €850 |
| October | €860 |
| November | €900 |
| December | €900 |
| January | €900 |
| February | €950 |
| March | €980 |
| April | €950 |
| May | €980 |
| June | €1,000 |
Gross Rental Yield
| 1M | +0.4% |
| 1Y | -6.7% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| July | 5.49% |
| August | 4.92% |
| September | 4.74% |
| October | 4.78% |
| November | 4.89% |
| December | 4.97% |
| January | 5.12% |
| February | 5.25% |
| March | 5.12% |
| April | 5.1% |
| May | 5.18% |
| June | 5.2% |
Square meter cost
| 1M | +0.3% |
| 1Y | +6.9% |
| Month | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| July | €2,770 |
| August | €2,830 |
| September | €2,900 |
| October | €2,830 |
| November | €2,870 |
| December | €2,900 |
| January | €2,940 |
| February | €2,840 |
| March | €2,990 |
| April | €2,990 |
| May | €2,960 |
| June | €2,970 |
Market Breakdown
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| Studio (1%) | 18 listings (1%) |
| 1 bedroom (4%) | 100 listings (4%) |
| 2 bedroom (66%) | 1,559 listings (66%) |
| 3 bedroom (26%) | 623 listings (26%) |
| 4+ bedroom (3%) | 69 listings (3%) |
Sales Activity Index
Rent Activity Index
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| Studio | 7.86% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.69% |
| 2 bedroom | 5.16% |
| 3 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 4+ bedroom | 7.84% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 3.98% |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 4.67% |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 6.54% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 5.49% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 5.87% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 4.6% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 4.44% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 4.55% |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 4% |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 8.35% |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 8.57% |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 5.92% |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 3.92% |
Square meter cost
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | €1,650 |
| 1 bedroom | €2,840 |
| 2 bedroom | €3,050 |
| 3 bedroom | €3,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | €1,460 |
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 3180 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 3690 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 2790 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 2980 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 2910 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 3220 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 3250 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 3050 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 3060 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 2410 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 2050 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 2690 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 2780 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| Studio | 6 |
| 1 bedroom | 81 |
| 2 bedroom | 1,419 |
| 3 bedroom | 571 |
| 4+ bedroom | 65 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 2 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 10 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 18 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 140 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 331 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 489 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 376 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 263 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 168 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 111 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 68 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 51 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 39 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 12 |
| 1 bedroom | 19 |
| 2 bedroom | 140 |
| 3 bedroom | 52 |
| 4+ bedroom | 4 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 1 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 4 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 15 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 11 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 38 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 45 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 39 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 31 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 15 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 6 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 5 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 8 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 3 |
Market Trends
Top submarkets
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€6,135
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€9,435
Annual Rental Income
As of June 2026, gross rental yields in Orihuela ranged from ~4.09% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~6.29% in the highest-yielding districts
Potential annual revenue
Studio
1 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom
4+ bedroom
Median Sale Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €135.5k | €229k | €269.9k | €158k |
| August | €140.2k | €226.7k | €289k | €179.5k |
| September | €155k | €235k | €278.5k | €179.5k |
| October | €136.5k | €230k | €295k | €175k |
| November | €144.5k | €233.5k | €295k | €195k |
| December | €155k | €230k | €289k | €165k |
| January | €155k | €229.9k | €284.5k | €156.5k |
| February | €155k | €229.9k | €287k | €182.5k |
| March | €142.5k | €235k | €286.5k | €177.5k |
| April | €147.5k | €235k | €289k | €192k |
| May | €147.5k | €235k | €298k | €199.9k |
| June | €147.5k | €229k | €320k | €199k |
Median Rent Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €650 | €950 | €1,250 | €680 |
| August | €570 | €900 | €980 | -- |
| September | €630 | €900 | €980 | €800 |
| October | €700 | €880 | €1,050 | €800 |
| November | €700 | €900 | €1,100 | €1,300 |
| December | €690 | €900 | €1,150 | €1,300 |
| January | €710 | €930 | €1,200 | €1,300 |
| February | €700 | €980 | €1,200 | €1,300 |
| March | €700 | €950 | €1,230 | €1,300 |
| April | €690 | €950 | €1,200 | €1,300 |
| May | €690 | €950 | €1,200 | €1,300 |
| June | €700 | €990 | €1,200 | €1,300 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 17.37 | 20.09 | 17.99 | 19.36 |
| August | 20.68 | 20.99 | 24.57 | -- |
| September | 20.67 | 21.76 | 23.68 | 18.7 |
| October | 16.25 | 21.78 | 23.41 | 18.23 |
| November | 17.2 | 21.62 | 22.35 | 12.5 |
| December | 18.72 | 21.3 | 20.94 | 10.58 |
| January | 18.13 | 20.66 | 19.76 | 10.03 |
| February | 18.45 | 19.65 | 19.93 | 11.7 |
| March | 16.96 | 20.61 | 19.47 | 11.38 |
| April | 17.81 | 20.61 | 20.07 | 12.31 |
| May | 17.81 | 20.61 | 20.69 | 12.81 |
| June | 17.56 | 19.37 | 22.22 | 12.76 |
Square meter cost
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €2,400 | €3,010 | €2,700 | €1,170 |
| August | €2,550 | €3,020 | €2,890 | €1,270 |
| September | €2,820 | €3,130 | €2,790 | €1,220 |
| October | €2,480 | €3,070 | €2,950 | €1,240 |
| November | €2,630 | €3,110 | €2,950 | €1,350 |
| December | €2,920 | €3,070 | €2,890 | €1,150 |
| January | €2,980 | €3,070 | €2,850 | €1,120 |
| February | €2,920 | €3,030 | €2,870 | €1,320 |
| March | €2,590 | €3,090 | €2,870 | €1,300 |
| April | €2,630 | €3,090 | €2,890 | €1,500 |
| May | €2,660 | €3,130 | €2,980 | €1,480 |
| June | €2,840 | €3,050 | €3,200 | €1,460 |
Investment Insights by Districts
About Orihuela
Orihuela, in Alicante province, combines a historic inland city with access to the Costa Blanca, giving the area a broad appeal for buyers looking at apartments. Its setting links urban services, heritage, and coastal reach in a single market. June 2026 brings the clearest signal: prices are still rising, but rental growth is moving faster. The average apartment sale price stands at €239,900, up 0.4% on the month and 9.3% over the year, while the average rent has reached €980, up 3.2% from May and 15.3% from a year earlier. That gap matters because it shows investor returns are being squeezed even as values continue to firm. The average price per square metre is now €2,962, down 0.9% month on month but still 9.3% higher than in June 2025. That slight monthly easing does not change the broader picture: Orihuela’s apartment market remains on an upward annual trend, yet income growth is also climbing, making the balance between price appreciation and rental yield worth watching. The current yield of 5.18% reflects that tension clearly.
All | 5.2 % | 2,142 | 227 | €240,500 | €1,000 |
Studio | 7.86 % | 6 | 12 | €90,500 | €590 |
1 Bedroom | 5.69 % | 81 | 19 | €147,500 | €700 |
2 Bedrooms | 5.16 % | 1,419 | 140 | €229,000 | €990 |
3 Bedrooms | 4.5 % | 571 | 52 | €320,000 | €1,200 |
4+ Bedrooms | 7.84 % | 65 | 4 | €199,000 | €1,300 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 5.2% and property prices starting at €90,500, Orihuela
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Orihuela are €240,500, while the median rent is €1,000. This means that a median property in Orihuela will pay for itself in 20.0 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median Studio apartment: 7.86% yield, sale price €90,500, rent €590.
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 5.69% yield, sale price €147,500, rent €700.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 5.16% yield, sale price €229,000, rent €990.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.50% yield, sale price €320,000, rent €1,200.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 7.84% yield, sale price €199,000, rent €1,300.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Orihuela offers yields of up to 6.29% for <100m² houses. Explore Orihuela in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.