Living in Majadahonda, Madrid (2026)
A compact family town north-west of Madrid with a small old centre, a big hospital and the C-10 train.
What does it cost to live in Majadahonda? The key numbers
| Majadahonda | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One-bed (60 m²), asking rent | 870 to 1,070 EUR a month | idealista price report, September 2026 |
| Three-bed (100 m²), asking rent | 1,460 to 1,780 EUR a month | idealista price report, September 2026 |
| Median declared rent, all sizes | 1,127 EUR a month (13.2 EUR/m²) | SERPAVI, the Ministry of Housing rent index, 2024, Majadahonda median |
| Room in a shared flat | about 550 EUR a month (city-wide) | idealista room-rental report, Q2 2026 |
| Buying, asking price | 4,830 EUR/m² | Fotocasa price index, September 2026 |
| Public transport | Cercanías C-7 and C-10 (Majadahonda), A-6 and M-50 | Metro de Madrid and Cercanías network maps |
| To Puerta del Sol | 50-65 min by public transport | Our estimate from Metro de Madrid and Cercanías timetables |
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What is it like to live in Majadahonda?
Majadahonda sits between Pozuelo and Las Rozas but has more of a town centre than either: a walkable old core with bars and shops around the Gran Vía de Majadahonda. Residents are families and health and tech workers, many at the Puerta de Hierro hospital, in flats and terraced houses built mostly since the 1980s.
The catch: Sale prices rose about a quarter in a year, to near Pozuelo levels, and there is little nightlife.
Who is Majadahonda for?
Choose Majadahonda if
- You want a family suburb with a walkable centre
- You work at the Puerta de Hierro hospital
- Your children go to school in Pozuelo or Las Rozas
Look elsewhere if
- You want nightlife
- You commute to the centre daily
- You are hoping for a bargain
How much is rent in Majadahonda in 2026?
A one-bedroom flat in Majadahonda is advertised at about 870 to 1,070 EUR a month, and a three-bedroom at about 1,460 to 1,780 EUR. That is 16.2 EUR per square metre (idealista price report, September 2026) on a 60 m² and a 100 m² flat, plus or minus 10%.
The official figure is lower: the median rent landlords declared to the tax office for 2024 in Majadahonda (4,231 tenancies) was 1,127 EUR a month, or 13.2 EUR per square metre (SERPAVI, the Ministry of Housing rent index, 2024, Majadahonda median), the 4th highest of the 18 places we compare. It is far below the asking price because it covers every tenancy declared for 2024, including people who moved in years ago, and Madrid asking rents have risen since. Arriving now, budget against the asking price.
A room in a shared flat costs about 550 EUR a month across Madrid (idealista room-rental report, Q2 2026).
Is rent capped in Majadahonda?
No. As of October 2026, Majadahonda is not a declared stressed housing market ("zona tensionada"): the power to declare one lies with the Comunidad de Madrid, which has declared none anywhere in the region and says it will not, so the caps on new contracts in the state housing law, Ley 12/2023, do not apply here.
A landlord can set the starting rent freely. Once you have signed, the yearly increase is limited: for contracts signed since 26 May 2023 it follows the INE's rental index (IRAV), not inflation, and only once a year on the contract anniversary.
How much does it cost to buy in Majadahonda?
Homes in Majadahonda are advertised at about 4,830 EUR per square metre (Fotocasa price index, September 2026), the 14th most expensive of the 18 places we compare. On the same benchmark sizes:
- One bedroom, 60 m²: 261,000 to 319,000 EUR
- Three bedrooms, 100 m²: 435,000 to 531,000 EUR
That figure covers the whole town.
What do you pay on top of the price when buying in Majadahonda?
Budget roughly 6.5% to 7.4% on top of the price. On a typical 483,000 EUR three-bedroom flat in Majadahonda that is about 29,000 EUR of ITP plus 2,450 to 6,600 EUR in fees, before any mortgage.
Buying a resale home in the Comunidad de Madrid carries a transfer tax, ITP, of 6% of the price, one of the lowest rates in Spain, under Decreto Legislativo 1/2010 of the Comunidad de Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid tax office, October 2026). A main home costing up to 250,000 EUR gets a 10% discount on the tax, so 5.4% in practice, and large families buying a main home pay 4%. Most homes on these pages cost more than 250,000 EUR. A new build pays no ITP: it pays IVA at 10% plus AJD at 0.75%. On top come notary, land registry, gestoría and a lawyer.
On a 483,000 EUR three-bedroom flat in Majadahonda, the middle of the band above:
- ITP: about 29,000 EUR
- Notary, registry, gestoría and a lawyer: roughly 2,450 to 6,600 EUR
- Buying outright: about 514,000 EUR in total
- With a non-resident mortgage at 70%: about 177,000 EUR of your own money
So the costs on top come to roughly 6.5% to 7.4% of the price. Non-resident lenders generally lend 60–70% of value.
The tax is self-assessed on form 600 with the Comunidad de Madrid within 30 working days of the deed. Rates checked October 2026. This is market information and not tax, legal or financial advice. Confirm anything here with a lawyer before you sign.
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How do you get around from Majadahonda?
Majadahonda is on the Cercanías C-7 and C-10 lines to Príncipe Pío, Atocha and Nuevos Ministerios. Puerta del Sol is 50 to 65 minutes door to door.
You will want one. Majadahonda has a train or bus link to Madrid, so commuting works without a car, but shopping, schools and weekends get easier with one.
Is Majadahonda good for families?
Yes. Majadahonda is one of the areas families actually choose. Green space: plenty of green space. Noise: properly quiet.
International schools nearby: the American School and the British Council School in Pozuelo (10 to 15 minutes by car) and Colegio Europeo de Madrid in Las Rozas.
Can you live in Majadahonda in English?
Mostly. Majadahonda has a sizeable international community, so English speakers are easy to find, but shops, doctors and landlords default to Spanish.
How does Majadahonda compare with Pozuelo or Las Rozas?
The three family towns along the A-6 to the north-west, where most of the international schools are.
| Area | One-bed asking, EUR/month | Median declared rent 2024, EUR/month | Buy, EUR/m² | Minutes to Sol | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pozuelo | 920 to 1,120 | 1,246 | 4,948 | 40-55 | Families, international schools |
| Las Rozas | 810 to 990 | 995 | 3,873 | 50-65 | Newer homes for families, for less |
| Majadahonda | 870 to 1,070 | 1,127 | 4,830 | 50-65 | Compact family town with a centre |
Asking rent: idealista price report, September 2026, district averages inside the city; for the towns idealista or Fotocasa, whichever we could read, named on each town's page. Declared rent: SERPAVI, the Ministry of Housing rent index, 2024 tax returns. Sale: Fotocasa price index, September 2026. Minutes: our estimate, door to Puerta del Sol by public transport. Exact source and date for each figure are on each area's page.
Majadahonda or Pozuelo?
Majadahonda has a real town centre you can walk around and is a little further out; Pozuelo is more exclusive, closer to the schools and the city, and pricier to rent. Living in Pozuelo →
Majadahonda or Las Rozas?
Neighbours on the same train line. Majadahonda has the walkable centre and the big hospital; Las Rozas is more spread out, with newer homes and lower declared rents. Living in Las Rozas →
What should you know before moving to Majadahonda?
- The median declared rent for 2024 was 1,127 EUR a month for a median 94 m2 home, from 4,231 tenancies. (SERPAVI)
- Asking sale prices rose 25.8% in the year to September 2026, to 4,830 EUR/m2. (Fotocasa)
How does Majadahonda rate on noise, transport, space and the rest?
The same twelve measures on all 18 Madrid pages, so two can be read side by side. Our own ratings, not official statistics.
| Getting around without a car | You will want a car |
|---|---|
| How central it is | A long way from the centre |
| Noise | Properly quiet |
| Going out in the evening | A handful of local bars |
| Green space | Plenty of green space |
| The sea | No beach |
| With children | Built around families |
| English and the international crowd | A sizeable international crowd |
| Space for your money | Noticeably more space per euro |
| Parking | Parking outside your door |
| What you would be renting | Larger suburban homes |
| The buildings | Later blocks with lifts and balconies |
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