Long-term rental demand surges in Madrid after the return to work
September and October bring in the highest volume of searches for rental homes every year, and 2026 is no exception: well-located flats are let within days.
Madrid, 21 October 2026. The return to routine has once again brought with it a peak in demand for long-term rental homes in Madrid. Professionals starting new jobs, families moving after the start of the school year and postgraduate students are concentrating their searches during these weeks.
Well-located flats that are let within days
In areas such as Barrio de Salamanca, Retiro or Chamberí, homes in good condition and at a sensible price receive numerous enquiries in the first few days after being listed. This speed benefits landlords, but it also requires careful tenant selection.
At UBICASA we manage lettings with rigorous filtering: we verify income in Spain, length of employment and solvency, and we work with rent guarantee protections so that the landlord is paid with peace of mind. Our contracts are long-term, with a minimum stay of one year, and we request two months' security deposit.
An opportunity for landlords
If you have an empty property or are thinking of putting one up for rent, autumn is one of the best times of the year to do so. Accumulated demand means you can choose from several reliable candidates and reduce to a minimum the time the property spends without generating income.
You can find out the indicative rent you could achieve with our free online valuation tool, which also calculates the rental price, and discover how we work on our property rental in Madrid page.
This information is general in nature. To discuss your case, you can visit us at Calle Montesa 29, Madrid, Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00, or write to us via our contact page.