Mid-term rental · Madrid
Mid-term rental management in Madrid
Mid-term rental in Madrid, also known as monthly, temporary or seasonal rental, suits owners of furnished apartments near a corporate office, university or hospital, and needs no tourist license. Since October 2026, the law has defined it more clearly: more than 31 days, generally up to 12 months, and a genuine reason stated in writing. Winahost handles everything: finding and verifying the tenant, the seasonal contract, rent collection and day-to-day operations, with a local team in Madrid.
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Mid-term rental in Madrid: the essentials
Winahost manages mid-term rental apartments in Madrid for owners, from start to finish: we set the rent by neighborhood, publish the listing, verify the tenant and their reason for staying, prepare the contract, collect rent each month and handle any issues. You follow income and stays in the Owners App.
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Where mid-term rental demand is in Madrid
Not every part of Madrid rents to the same tenant. Here is what each area tends to ask for, as a starting point for valuing your apartment.
Companies
Chamartín, AZCA and Cuatro Torres
Projects and transfers for executives and consultants, who tend to look near the office.
University
Moncloa and University City
Graduate students and visiting faculty, with stays tied to the academic year.
Health
Near the major hospitals
Around centers like La Paz or Gregorio Marañón, you find families during treatment and professionals on rotation.
Historic center
An alternative under Plan Reside
Where individual tourist apartments no longer fit, mid-term rental with a genuine reason remains possible.
This is general guidance: in the free study, we check actual demand for your street and apartment type.
Local coverage
Reference prices by Madrid neighborhood
Salamanca
≈ €2,760/moThe most exclusive and most-demanded mid-term area: executives and relocated international staff looking for quality and location.
Malasaña (Centro)
≈ €2,710/moA young, very central vibe, popular with digital nomads and creatives for stays of several months.
Chamberí
≈ €2,550/moA central, well-connected residential district, in high demand from professionals and families relocating to Madrid for work.
Chamartín
≈ €2,250/moNext to the financial district (AZCA and Cuatro Torres), ideal for executives on medium-term projects.
Moncloa
≈ €1,900/moNext to the University City: more affordable options and very high demand from postgraduate students and visiting faculty.
Reference rent for a typical 100 m² apartment, based on each district’s price per m² (Idealista, 2025). Furnished mid-term rentals usually sit above these figures.
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Estimated income by area and property type
A benchmark market
Madrid, the benchmark market for mid-term rental
Madrid concentrates one of the largest mid-term demands in Spain, driven by corporate headquarters, universities, international talent and relocated professionals.
45,181
International students in Madrid: Spain’s number-one city
Source: StudiesIn
+9.7%
Rise in Madrid rents in 2025; traditional rent at record highs
Source: Idealista
4% → 10%
Seasonal rental listings in Madrid (2019–2023)
Source: Infobae
7%
Weight of mid-term rental in Spain’s rental market
Source: Fotocasa
~40%
Of mid-term demand in Madrid is corporate (companies and consultancies)
Source: Industry
Demand
Who rents mid-term in Madrid
A solvent, professional tenant. Seasonal demand splits almost evenly across three groups:
Digital nomads
Remote professionals, mostly foreigners aged 35 to 45, settling in the city for several months.
Relocated professionals
Staff relocated for work and corporate stays from companies, consultancies and international firms.
Students & personal situations
Postgraduate and international students, and people in transition (moving, renovation or personal changes).
3.5 months
Average length of stay
35–45
Typical tenant age, with mid-to-high education and income
79%
International tenants (only 21% are Spanish)
Source: Seasonal rental tenant profile, Idealista.
Full-service management
What mid-term rental management in Madrid includes
Pricing study & strategy
Rents vary widely between Salamanca and Moncloa, so we compare your apartment with others in its neighborhood before setting a price.
Listing on mid-term portals
Professional photos and listings on Idealista, Fotocasa, HousingAnywhere and Spotahome, plus our corporate and relocation network, which matters in a city with so many headquarters.
Tenant sourcing & verification
We ask for an employer letter, enrollment proof or another document that supports the reason, along with identity and solvency checks.
Seasonal contract (LAU)
We draft the contract with the reason in writing and a term that reason justifies, under the rules in force since October 2026.
Deposit, guarantees & rent collection
We handle the deposit, an additional guarantee of up to one month’s rent when appropriate, and monthly collection.
Operations & incidents
Move-in and move-out, inventory, cleaning between tenants and repairs, with our team in Madrid.
Reporting & owner statements
See income and stays in the Owners App, and receive your statements there.
Advantages
What Madrid owners gain from mid-term rental
Often more than a long-term lease
A furnished apartment near offices or universities usually rents above a traditional lease, with the same tenant for months.
An option downtown without a tourist license
With Plan Reside closing the historic center to individual tourist apartments, mid-term rental lets you keep renting without a VUT license.
Corporate demand all year
Projects, transfers and training create demand outside the tourist calendar, and Madrid has many headquarters.
Reason verified before signing
The law puts the burden of proof on the owner, so we review the reason and document it before the contract.
Local team
Mid-term rental management in Madrid, with a local team
Calculate how much your property can earnA ~100 m² apartment in Chamberí
A typical mid-term rental scenario in Madrid: a furnished home let to a professional relocated for a multi-month project. It is not a specific client; it illustrates how the model works.
| Area | Chamberí (Madrid) |
|---|---|
| Property | ~100 m² apartment (2-3 bedrooms), furnished |
| Typical tenant | Professional relocated for work |
| Estimated stay | ≈ 4 months (mid-term average: 3.5) |
| Type | Seasonal contract (LAU), no tourist license |
| Area reference rent | ≈ €2,550/mo* |
*Illustrative scenario, not a real client. The reference rent comes from the area’s market price (Idealista, 2025); furnished mid-term rentals usually sit above it. Indicative figures that vary by property, price and season.
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Mid-term vs. short-term vs. long-term in Madrid
In Madrid, the choice usually comes down to three options. See which one fits your apartment, especially if it is in the historic center.
| Mid-term (medium stay) | Short-term (vacation) | Long-term (traditional) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | More than 31 days, generally up to 12 months | Nights or weeks | 5+ years (7 if the owner is a company) |
| Tourist license (VUT) | Not needed | Required, and very limited downtown | No |
| Income stability | High for the contract term | Changes with seasons and events | Very high |
| Turnover | Low | High | Very low |
| Tenant type | Companies, graduate students, digital nomads | Tourists and short trips | Permanent resident |
| Legal framework | Seasonal contract (LAU art. 9 bis) | Tourism rules and Plan Reside | Primary residence (LAU) |
Spain's largest mid-term market. Seasonal rental is the fastest-growing model in Madrid: listings rose from 4% to 10% of the total between 2019 and 2023, while traditional rent hit record highs (+9.7% year on year in 2025, according to Idealista). Even so, mid-term rental is only around 4% of contracts in the Madrid region (7% on average in Spain, according to Fotocasa), so there is room to grow. Demand is driven by relocated professionals, international students, Madrid is Spain's biggest host, and digital nomads. And unlike Catalonia, the Madrid region has not declared stressed areas, which gives this rental type more flexibility.ⓘ
For our own market data, see the Madrid short-term rental market report in the Winahost Observatory.
What a mid-term rental costs in Madrid
- Whole mid-term apartment
- 1.590 €/month
- Studio
- 1.100 €/month
- Room
- 575 €/month
Source: Spotahome mid-term rental index, Q2 2026 (published by Infobae on 29 July 2026). Average listing prices on the platform, not signed leases.
Legal framework for mid-term rental in Madrid (updated for 2026)
Since October 8, 2026, Royal Decree-Law 29/2026 has regulated this contract as temporary housing rental (article 9 bis of the Spanish Urban Leases Act, LAU). The decree is awaiting validation by Congress. It requires a genuine, provable reason for the move, stated in the contract, and the owner bears the burden of proof. The term must exceed 31 days and generally not exceed 12 months. Going past that without justification, or signing more than two consecutive contracts between the same parties for the same home, makes it a primary-residence lease from the first contract. Any additional guarantee is capped at one month’s rent, management and contract costs cannot be passed on to the tenant, and the tenant may withdraw after one month with ten days’ notice. Earlier contracts keep their rules until they expire. In Madrid, it needs no VUT license and does not fall under Plan Reside, which regulates tourist use. As of this page’s last review, the Madrid region has not declared stressed areas. Registration duties such as SES.HOSPEDAJES can vary with the contract and channel, so we review each home. Informational content, not legal advice.
How it works
From study to first statement
Study of your apartment
We look at neighborhood, size and condition, and tell you which tenant it suits.
Listing & companies
We take photos, publish on mid-term portals and share it with companies and relocation agencies.
Candidate & contract
We check identity, solvency and the reason for the move, then sign with that reason in writing.
Payments & daily work
We collect rent, coordinate cleaning and repairs, and send you the statement.
Why us
Why choose Winahost in Madrid
Corporate and relocation network
We also reach people who find housing through their employer, not only on portals.
Well-documented reason
We review each tenant’s reason, because the owner has to prove it.
Commission tied to results
No fixed fees: we charge when your apartment earns income.
Your apartment, in the app
Income, stays and statements in the Owners App.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about mid-term rental in Madrid
What is mid-term rental in Madrid?
Renting a home for more than 31 days, and generally up to 12 months, to someone who has moved for a specific reason, such as a project at an AZCA office, a master’s degree or medical treatment. It falls under the LAU and needs no tourist license.
Are mid-term, monthly, temporary and seasonal rental the same?
In everyday use, yes. The law calls it temporary housing rental, and what matters is not the name but that the reason is genuine, can be proven and appears in the contract.
Do I need a tourist license (VUT) for mid-term rental in central Madrid?
No, not if it is a genuine mid-term rental: it needs no tourist license. It is one option in the historic center, where Plan Reside no longer allows individual tourist apartments in residential buildings. It cannot be used to disguise tourist stays.
How much can I earn with mid-term rental in Madrid?
It depends on the neighborhood, size, condition and furnishings; Salamanca and Moncloa are in very different price ranges. Published mid-term prices appear above, and we calculate your apartment’s figure in a free study.
How long can a seasonal contract last in Madrid?
More than 31 days and, as a general rule, no more than 12 months. Going past 12 months without justification, or signing more than two consecutive contracts between the same parties for the same home, makes it a primary-residence lease from the first contract.
Are there stressed areas in Madrid affecting mid-term rental?
As of this page’s last review, the Madrid region has not declared any. If it did, rent caps would also affect mid-term rental, so it is worth confirming before signing.
What is the difference between mid-term and short-term rental in Madrid?
Short-term rental is sold by the night, needs a VUT license and is heavily limited by Plan Reside in the historic center. Mid-term rental runs by the month, requires a reason from the tenant and falls under the LAU. Winahost manages both.
Which tenants look for mid-term rental in Madrid?
Mainly staff relocated by companies and consultancies, graduate students and digital nomads. Near hospitals, there are also families during treatment. We verify every candidate before signing.
How much does mid-term rental management cost?
We charge a results-based commission with no fixed fees, so you only pay when your apartment earns income. Since October 2026, management and contract costs cannot be passed on to the tenant. See plans and pricing →
What happens if the tenant does not pay?
The main step is screening before signing: identity, solvency and reason. Beyond the deposit, the law allows an additional guarantee of up to one month’s rent. During the contract, we track each payment and act as soon as one is late.
Reviewed by Albert Pérez Mateu · Last updated: November 2026 · Methodology & sources
See also: Mid-term rental in Spain
How much can your property earn with mid-term rental in Madrid?
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Methodology & sources
KPIs and estimated mid-term income (Madrid). We do not give a general income figure because location matters too much in Madrid: we calculate it for each home in a free study. Mid-term prices on this page are indexes published by Spotahome and HousingAnywhere, with their date and link.
Legal framework. Temporary housing rental under LAU article 9 bis, introduced by Royal Decree-Law 29/2026 (BOE, October 7, 2026), in force and awaiting validation. No VUT license required. Plan Reside: Madrid City Council. Stressed-area status in the Madrid region last checked in November 2026. Informational content, not legal advice.
Market data & sources. Reference prices by area: calculated for a typical 100 m² apartment from each district’s price per m² according to Idealista (Salamanca €27.6/m², Centro €27.1, Chamberí €25.5, Chamartín €22.5, Moncloa ~€19; Madrid average €22.7/m², +9.7% in 2025). Furnished mid-term rentals usually sit above this. Tenant profile and average length of stay (3.5 months): Idealista. Weight of mid-term rental in Spain (7% in 2025) and owner motivations: Fotocasa mid-term rental report (2025). Evolution of seasonal listings share in Madrid (4%→10%, 2019–2023): market analysis reported by Infobae. International students in Madrid: StudiesIn. Corporate demand (~40%) comes from industry analysis. Reference figures that vary over time.
Sources: Idealista, Madrid rents 2025 · Idealista, seasonal rental tenant profile · Fotocasa Research, mid-term rental Spain 2025 · Infobae, seasonal rental profile (2026) · StudiesIn, international students in Spain
Last updated: November 2026.