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Housing Local guide Finding a flat to rent in BarcelonaA practical route to renting in Barcelona's tight market: realistic budgets (new leases averaged about €1,153 a month in Q3 2025), temporary housing first, what landlords ask for, how rent caps and the INCASÒL deposit work, the agency-fee rule, and how to avoid rental scams. Often several weeks to a few months Housing Local guide Finding a flat to rent in MadridA practical route to renting in Madrid's expensive market: asking rents by district in 2026, temporary housing that works for the padrón, what landlords ask for, deposits lodged with the Community of Madrid, the new national limits on guarantees and fees, free advice and how to avoid scams. Often several weeks to a few months Housing About 30 minutes to read before you sign a lease