Once you have all your documents in order (visa, health insurance, etc.) and you are ready to go, what’s next? Looking for a place to live in your new city is the next step to take. But, how to find an apartment in Barcelona? Whether if you want to rent a room in Barcelona or a studio apartment, here we share the main websites that will help you find the place you are looking for. We have listed the most popular online portals which are used by people here to find apartments or rooms for rent.
If you want to rent an apartment, these are some websites than can help you find the ideal studio apartment in Barcelona you are looking for:
Idealista
Idealista is the leading real estate online portal in Spain. You can search for apartments in Barcelona that best fit your preferences depending on prices, neighborhoods, etc. You can also propose a new offer to the advertiser, and if he agrees with the new price you will receive an email. Aside from searching a studio apartment, it also allows you to find rooms for rent.
Enalquiler.com
It is pretty similar to idealista. You can find the apartment you are looking by using diverse filters: neighborhoods, price and rooms. It also allows to search depending on how long you are going to stay in the city: a couple of months or long-term. The difference from Idealista is that enalquiler.com doesn’t allow you to search rooms for rent in Barcelona.
Fotocasa
It is similar to Idealista or enalquiler.com. This website also allows you to receive alerts when you have a new message or there is a property that might interest you. You can also store your searches and favorite advertisements so you can query them from any device. If you want to stay updated about new opportunities, you can also receive alerts of new advertisements for apartments in Barcelona with features that might interest you. Through this online portal you will find detailed information on properties: photos, energy certificate, extras, etc.
Pisos.com
It is also an online portal dedicated to real estate that will help you find the apartment that best suits your needs. It offers a clear and complete interactive map which shows studios and apartments in Barcelona delimited by neighborhoods.
Globaliza.com
It is probably the simplest one, but this online portal also offers great opportunities on apartments to rent. You will find advertisements with detailed information regarding zones, prices, etc.
If you want to rent a room in Barcelona:
Pisocompartido.com
This is the fresh version of pisos.com aimed at young people. Instead of finding your own apartment, at pisocompatido.com you will find roommates with whom to share a flat.
Badi
This app is also aimed to those who want to rent a room in Barcelona. What makes Badi different from other apps is its advanced filters to find the roommate that best fits you according to your personality. It is also a great source of information on how to decorate your apartment, sustainable habits, energy saving, etc.
We hope to have answered the initial question “How to find an apartment in Barcelona” and help you to start searching your new home. But before start searching apartments in Barcelona, we recommend you to read about the diverse neighborhoods of Barcelona and find out which one fits you better. You are just one step closer to finding your ideal place to start living this new adventure.