--- title: "Studio in La Florida Portazgo, Alicante / Alacant — Alicante" description: "property in Distrito 3 - Sur, Alicante — €900/mo to rent, 46m². District guide & costs · +6.5% price growth. 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It has a walkability score of 5/10 and a safety score of 7/10. It is considered an established local neighbourhood." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are property prices like in Distrito 3 - Sur, Alicante?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Property prices in Distrito 3 - Sur have grown +6.5% over the last 12 months. Gross rental yields range from 5–7%. Source: RelocateIQ market analysis, August 2026." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the price per square metre for this property in Distrito 3 - Sur?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This property is priced at €20/m² for 46m²." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does the cost of living in Alicante compare to London?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Alicante is significantly more affordable than London. A couple can expect to save 40–60% on monthly living costs compared to London, with lower food, transport, utilities and leisure costs. Property purchase prices are typically 50–70% lower than equivalent London properties. Source: RelocateIQ cost intelligence, August 2026." } } ] } ] --- ## See this property the way you'd actually live in it. Two quick details so the numbers reflect _your_ situation. Your UK postcode (or first part) 💡 Enter your full UK postcode for figures that reflect your actual area. Without it we use national averages only. [Find my postcode →](https://www.royalmail.com/find-a-postcode)I'm not from the UK Life stage 🧳 Moving solo Single or independent 👫 Couple Two of you relocating 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Children coming too 🌅 Retiring Semi or fully retired Your current housing in the UK 🔑 Renting I pay rent every month 🏠 Own with mortgage I have a mortgage I'm still paying ✓ Own outright No mortgage — I own my home Total comfortable life · all-in monthly £2,800 UK €1,330 Alicante Save 60% Estimated savings vs your current life Year 1 £20,028 3 years £60,084 5 years £100,140 That's enough to buy a property outright in many Spanish cities Show me this property → No account needed · Nothing stored without your permission [RelocateIQ](/) [Spain](/spain)[Compare](/compare) ComparisonNeighbourhoodDaily costsGetting aroundLocal lifeMarketCalculatorsPracticalities 🔖 Save📷 View photo[View on Idealista ↗](https://www.idealista.com/inmueble/111561068/) To rent # Apartment in Distrito 3 - Sur, Alicante — €900 / mo Studio in La Florida Portazgo, Alicante / Alacant 1 baths 46 m² Floor 1 Lift [Looking to buy in Distrito 3 - Sur? View district → ](/spain/alicante/distrito-3-sur) - Distrito 3 - Sur, Alicante - Rent ~€775/mo - low expat community · Walkability 5/10 Your personalised cost comparison will appear here 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 €900 ⚠ Approximate [Open in Maps ↗](https://maps.google.com/?q=38.3463501,-0.5063662) Market intelligence ## The Distrito 3 - Sur property market Price growth · last 12 months +6.5% 2026 forecast +4.8% 📅 Market data last verified: 24 August 2026 [🗺️ Full neighbourhood guide Schools · cafés · expat life · what it's really like › ](/spain/alicante/distrito-3-sur) Balanced Week of 2026-08-24 ### Buy Balanced Active listings 40 Median price €267,000 €2,500/m² Avg days on market 76 Weeks of supply — ### Rent Balanced Active listings 33 Median price €1,000 /month Avg days on market 84 Weeks of supply — District intelligence · RelocateIQ Run the numbers ## Calculators for your situation 🏦 Mortgage calculator What would monthly payments be? 🛒 Cost of living How far does your income go here? ⚖️ Beckham Law calculator Remote worker? See your tax saving 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 €1,550 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. [Looking to buy in Distrito 3 - Sur instead? 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