How to Rent a Home in Valencia
Spoiler: we didn’t find our dream apartment by scrolling Idealista at 2 a.m. while panic-eating chocolate (though... that definitely happened).
We found it through a combination of stubborn optimism, deep Googling, Valencia magic, and—surprise—a really wonderful local realtor.
The Apartment Hunt Begins…
We started with Idealista, Fotocasa, and Facebook groups. Our wishlist was “reasonable”: 3 bedrooms, quiet street, good light, near a park. Totally simple… right?
What We Learned Quickly
Photos lie
Listings vanish fast or don’t seem to ever go away
Some landlords prefer locals or have restrictions (pets, children, family size, etc.)
Many agencies don’t reply unless you’re already in Spain
We found a listing we loved but hit communication roadblocks—until we worked our magic.
Why We Chose This Apartment (and Still Love It)
Located in Benicalap
3 bedrooms, sunny living room
Views of the neighborhood
€1,900/month — and still feels like a steal
Amanda’s Apartment-Hunting Tips
Start with Idealista, but follow up directly
Use filters: charm sometimes beats newness
Be here in person and/or work with a relocation expert (let’s chat)
Budget for: 1-3 month deposit + 1st month rent + agency fee
Our Realtor Today: Still Helping Families (and Still Awesome)
We’ve referred him to at least 5 other families. He’s helped clients and friends find flats, navigate contracts, and goes above and beyond to make sure my clients are taken care of.
Final Thoughts from Amanda
Finding a home abroad is about more than space. It’s about light, smells, neighbors, noise. It’s about safety and new starts.
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