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    Total comfortable life · all-in monthly
    £2,800
    UK
    €1,330
    Alicante
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    Year 1
    £20,028
    3 years
    £60,084
    5 years
    £100,140
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    To rent

    €1,000 / mo

    Flat / apartment in Miralmar, Benalúa, Alicante / Alacant

    3 beds1 baths55 m²Floor 4
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    • Distrito 3 - Sur, Alicante
    • Rent ~€1,075/mo
    • low expat community · Walkability 5/10

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    The neighbourhood

    What Distrito 3 - Sur is actually like

    Distrito 3 - Sur is predominantly Spanish — working families and retirees make up the bulk of residents, and the street-level experience reflects that. You will hear Spanish almost exclusively in the local cafés and supermarkets. The expat density is low, and the international community that does exist tends to be budget-conscious long-term residents rather than newly arrived professionals seeking an English-speaking social scene. There are 27 English-language services recorded across the district (RelocateIQ local data, April 2026), which is functional but thin compared to higher-density expat zones like Playa de San Juan.

    The social mix skews toward established households with school-age children and older residents who have lived in the area for decades. There is no single square or café that functions as an expat meeting point in the way that, say, the Explanada area does for the city centre crowd. MO Specialty Coffee and Donde Emma Café attract a younger, more mixed clientele and are the closest the district comes to an informal international gathering spot — but expect predominantly local faces. This is a district where integration into Spanish daily life is not optional; it is the default.

    Studio and one-bed units represent the most liquid end of the market. Studios carry a median purchase price of €82,500, with furnished rents running €650–€900/month and yields of 5.2%–6.8% (Fotocasa, April 2026). One-bed apartments sit at a median of €118,800, with furnished rents of €750–€1,000/month and yields of 5.5%–7.1% — the strongest yield range in the district. Average days on market for studios is 75 days, rising to 80 for one-beds, indicating reasonable but not rapid absorption at this price point (Fotocasa, April 2026).

    Best for
    • Local families
    • Budget renters
    • First-time buyers
    • Commute workers
    Not for
    • ×Nightlife seekers
    • ×Luxury buyers
    • ×Expat partygoers
    Walkability
    5.0/10
    Transit
    7.0/10
    Safety
    7.0/10
    Family
    8.0/10
    Nightlife
    3.0/10
    Green space
    4.0/10
    Value
    9.0/10
    Cost of life

    What life actually costs in Alicante

    Monthly estimates · compared to London

    Eating Out
    €180
    vs £400 in London
    −55%
    Groceries
    €180
    vs £340 in London
    −47%
    Transport
    €40
    vs £180 in London
    −78%
    Utilities
    €120
    vs £205 in London
    −42%
    Internet
    €35
    vs £50 in London
    −30%
    Gym
    €40
    vs £70 in London
    −43%
    Morning coffee
    €1.10
    per cup · vs London price
    −53%
    Draught beer
    €1.87
    per pint · vs London price
    −53%

    Figures are city-level monthly estimates. Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index 2024, updated quarterly.

    Getting around

    How connected is Distrito 3 - Sur?

    Playa del Postiguet, Alicante
    🚌 30 min transit
    🚗 13 min drive
    Alicante-Elche Airport
    🚌 77 min transit
    🚗 16 min drive
    Explanada de España, Alicante
    🚌 26 min transit
    🚗 13 min drive
    Alicante Terminal Station
    🚶 30 min walk
    🚌 14 min transit
    🚗 9 min drive
    Nearest metro: Luceros · 2159m
    €1,000
    ⚠ Approximate
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    Local life

    What's on your doorstep

    What's Nearby
    Everything within walking distance
    Supermarkets
    primaprix alicante12 min
    mercadona16 min
    Cafés & Restaurants
    restaurant piripi10 min
    natsu ramen10 min
    nalu beach club10 min
    Bars & Nightlife
    bar el cantó14 min
    red corner sports bar18 min
    vino y mas18 min
    Pharmacies
    farmàcia alacant 24h18 min
    Transport Stops
    estación de autobuses10 min
    alicante10 min
    alicante/alacant11 min
    Parks & Green Space
    parque canalejas16 min
    Gyms
    titan fitness alicante7 min
    pavelló la florida-el baver7 min
    synergym alacant benalua8 min
    Banks & ATMs
    estación de servicio moeve1 min
    banco santander - smart red12 min
    bbva14 min
    Hospitals & Clinics
    quirónprevención4 min
    centro de especialidades babel9 min
    baviera12 min
    Beaches
    nalu beach club10 min
    levante bar24 min
    platja postiguet26 min
    Coworking Spaces
    aliworking8 min
    nua beauty coworking12 min
    impact hub alicante | wao coworking alicante12 min
    Post Offices
    correos12 min
    oficina de correos y citypaq12 min
    oficina de correus12 min
    Places of Worship
    iglesia de dios ministerial de jesucristo internacional15 min
    our lady of grace parish, alicante17 min
    DIY & Hardware
    ferretería farell13 min
    tien21 ferretería florida14 min
    Hairdressers & Barbers
    g×bar alicante - cabello maquillaje uñas piel12 min
    clínica kranion13 min
    láserum alicante-centro | depilación láser diodo13 min
    Hotels
    hotel travelodge alicante puerto2 min
    ac hotel alicante7 min
    hotel nh alicante7 min
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    The Distrito 3 - Sur property market

    Price growth · last 12 months
    +8.4%
    2026 forecast
    +8.0%
    📅 Market data last verified: 22 April 2026
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    PRACTICALITIES

    What renting here actually involves

    Deposit

    Spanish law limits deposits to 1 month's rent for residential properties. Landlords sometimes request an additional month as guarantee. Expect 1–2 months upfront: approximately €2,150 for this property.

    Contract

    Standard Spanish rental contracts run for 5 years minimum (7 if landlord is a company). You can leave after 6 months with 30 days notice. Contracts must be in Spanish — always use a bilingual version.

    NIE & Padrón

    You will need an NIE number to sign a rental contract in Spain. Register on the Padrón (local census) within 3 months of arriving — this unlocks healthcare, schools and local services.

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