Apartments for sale in Marbella
The whole municipality, from the Old Town to Sierra Blanca.
About Marbella
Marbella is one of the most established luxury property markets in Europe, with 27 km of coastline and a property market that ranges from sub-€300K apartments to €30M+ trophy estates. The municipality covers everything from the historic Old Town to the prime addresses of the Golden Mile, Sierra Blanca and Nueva Andalucía. Prices grew approximately 9% in 2025 and demand from international buyers continues to outpace supply across most segments.
Typical price range: €250K – €30M+
- 27 km coastline
- 300+ days of sun
- World-class golf
- Strong capital growth
Apartments in Marbella, what to expect
Apartments on the Costa del Sol are typically located in gated urbanisations with shared pools, gardens and 24-hour security, offering a low-maintenance lock-and-leave lifestyle. They are by far the most liquid segment of the market, with strong year-round rental demand and the broadest range of price points.
Apartment supply in Marbella is shaped by every typology is represented, historic old town townhouses, mid-rise frontline complexes, gated hillside villas and contemporary new-build resorts. Buyers tend to focus on the Old Town, Golden Mile and Sierra Blanca corridor, with the wider area positioned in the upper prime band of the western Costa del Sol. Frontline complexes including Playa de la Fontanilla and Playa del Faro consistently command the strongest pricing.
Marbella town and the Golden Mile carry the strongest short-let yields on the western Costa del Sol. The full international spectrum, from sub-€300K Northern European pied-à-terres in the eastern suburbs to €30M trophy estates on the Golden Mile. Genuinely the deepest market on the Costa del Sol; prime segments are tightly held but mid-market apartment supply is consistently broad.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price range for apartments in Marbella?
Apartments in Marbella fall within the wider area range of €250K – €30M+, with the strongest pricing concentrated around Old Town and Playa de la Fontanilla. The area sits in the upper prime band of the western Costa del Sol, so an apartment here is priced against that benchmark, not against the wider Costa del Sol average.
How much off-market activity is there for apartments in Marbella?
Genuinely the deepest market on the Costa del Sol; prime segments are tightly held but mid-market apartment supply is consistently broad. In practice, that means a meaningful share of the best apartments in Marbella, particularly around Old Town, change hands before they reach the public portals. Find Marbella plugs into that off-market layer alongside the full portal feed.
What does a typical apartment in Marbella look like?
Every typology is represented, historic Old Town townhouses, mid-rise frontline complexes, gated hillside villas and contemporary new-build resorts. For apartments specifically, that translates into stock that reflects Marbella's character rather than generic Costa del Sol product, frontline through to 5–10 minutes from inland suburbs, with coastal flatland in the centre, rising sharply to sierra blanca and the la concha foothills behind.
Who is buying apartments in Marbella right now?
The full international spectrum, from sub-€300K Northern European pied-à-terres in the eastern suburbs to €30M trophy estates on the Golden Mile. For apartments, that buyer mix tends to keep demand resilient through the off-season as well as the summer peak.
Can foreigners buy an apartment in Marbella?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign buyers purchasing an apartment in Marbella or anywhere else in Spain. You will need an NIE number and a Spanish bank account. Budget approximately 10–13% of the purchase price on top of the headline figure (7% ITP on resale or 10% VAT + 1.2% Stamp Duty on new-build, plus notary, registry and legal fees).
Are apartments in Marbella a good rental investment?
Marbella town and the Golden Mile carry the strongest short-let yields on the western Costa del Sol. For apartments, that translates into licensed VFT short-let yields typically in the 5–7% gross range for well-located stock (with proximity to Marbella Golf a meaningful driver of winter occupancy). Long-let yields run closer to 4–5%.
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