STR Market Report
Malaga
Andalucía, Spain • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
41%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~12 nights booked per month on average
112 €
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
6,742
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
1378 €
~12 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
54%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Over half of supply is run by professional investors — a highly competitive market
1.1/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
98%
Have a permit on file
Licensed Listings
High compliance rate — regulations are actively enforced here. Budget for permitting before listing.
🏖️ Demand Seasonality: Summer peak
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
Market Overview
malaga-spain is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Campanillas
Avg nightly rate: 2763 €
Highest Occupancy Pocket
Teatinos-Universidad
Avg occupancy: 65.2%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Campanillas
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Centro
- 2Este
- 3Carretera de Cadiz
- 4Cruz De Humilladero
- 5Bailen-Miraflores
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2026-05-26Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home87.8%
- Private Room11.4%
- Unknown0.6%
- Shared Room0.2%
- Hotel Room0%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 11)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro | 6,375 | 216 € | 42.2% | — |
| Este | 985 | 504 € | 42.7% | — |
| Carretera de Cadiz | 932 | 299 € | 46.7% | — |
| Cruz De Humilladero | 460 | 311 € | 45.1% | — |
| Bailen-Miraflores | 310 | 544 € | 44.2% | — |
| Palma-Palmilla | 216 | 136 € | 33.2% | — |
| Churriana | 149 | 699 € | 42.4% | — |
| Teatinos-Universidad | 100 | 364 € | 65.2% | — |
| Ciudad Jardin | 87 | 251 € | 40% | — |
| Puerto de la Torre | 41 | 409 € | 38.9% | — |
| Campanillas | 33 | 2763 € | 32.8% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Malaga a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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