Is renting property in Girona expensive?
It’s probably cheaper than the UK when you compare like for like. Expect to pay around 500-550€/mth. for a 1-bed flat. Sharing is even cheaper and a bed-sit would be about 250-300€/mth plus bills. As with most cities location does play a part in monthly rentals and most people live in flats. If your’e after say, a 2 bedroom flat with parking and in a good location, expect to pay between 600-700€ and between 800-950€ for a 3 bedroom place. The only problem with renting if your’e new in town is showing the agent sufficient proof that you can pay the rent. Offering to pay a bigger deposit or six to twelve months rent in advance could convince them. Update Dec.2008. With the dramatic slowdown in the housing market there seems to a be a bit more rental property on offer. Monthly rents are looking a bit more realistic, possibly falling slightly, and I’ve met people who have managed to reduce their rents by bluffing about leaving for a cheaper place and finding the agent/owner agreeing a lowe
