As of June 2026, apartments in Costa Blanca are still cheaper than Spain’s top luxury markets, but the affordable Costa Blanca apartment market is now much tighter than many foreign buyers expect.
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In June 2026, the most useful way to understand apartment costs in Costa Blanca is to separate inland Alicante province from the coastal towns that foreign buyers usually search.
The short version is simple: a normal apartment in Costa Blanca often costs around €255,000 to €285,000, but the same budget buys very different homes in Torrevieja, Alicante city, Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Jávea or Moraira.
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Insights
- In June 2026, Costa Blanca apartment prices are best read as two markets: Alicante province averages near €1,900 to €2,800/m², while coastal buyer stock often sits around €3,000 to €3,600/m².
- The typical Costa Blanca two-bedroom apartment now costs around €265,000, but a sea-view apartment in Jávea, Moraira, Altea or Benidorm Poniente can cost much more.
- Foreign buyers are not a side detail in Costa Blanca: in Alicante province, international buyers accounted for about 44.65% of purchases in Q1 2026.
- The June 2026 Valencian tax cut helps resale buyers, because the general ITP rate fell from 10% to about 9% for most normal purchases.
- New-build apartments in Costa Blanca are often 25% to 40% more expensive than comparable resale apartments because many new projects target lifestyle buyers, not local first-home buyers.
- Torrevieja, Elche and older Alicante city districts still give budget buyers a real entry point, but the cheapest homes are often older and need careful building checks.
- Prime northern Costa Blanca markets such as Jávea, Moraira, Altea and Calpe are no longer “cheap Spain” markets, especially for sea-view apartments.
- For a foreign non-resident, the cash needed is often much higher than the deposit alone, because banks may lend only 50% to 70% of the purchase price.
- Community fees in Costa Blanca can be modest in simple older blocks, but resort-style new-build apartments with pools, gyms and gardens can carry much higher monthly costs.
How much do apartments really cost in Costa Blanca in 2026?
What's the average and median apartment price in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, the estimated median apartment price in Costa Blanca is about €210,000 to €230,000, or about $245,000 to $270,000, while the estimated average apartment price in Costa Blanca is about €255,000 to €285,000, or about $300,000 to $335,000.
That means the average apartment price per square meter in Costa Blanca in 2026 is usually about €2,500 to €3,000/m² for achieved resale prices, or about $2,925 to $3,510/m², which is roughly €232 to €279 per sq ft, or about $271 to $326 per sq ft.
For most standard Costa Blanca apartments in 2026, a realistic buyer-facing budget is about €150,000 to €500,000, or about $175,000 to $585,000, because inland apartments, older city flats and prime sea-view coastal apartments sit in very different price bands.
How much is a studio apartment in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, a typical studio apartment in Costa Blanca costs about €135,000, or about $158,000, for an older but usable unit in a normal buyer area.
In practice, entry-level to mid-range studios in Costa Blanca usually cost about €120,000 to €160,000, or about $140,000 to $187,000, while high-end or seafront studios in places like Benidorm Poniente, Calpe, Altea or Jávea can reach €180,000 to €230,000, or about $210,000 to $269,000.
Most Costa Blanca studio apartments are about 35 to 45 m², so small differences in location, terrace, lift, sea view and building condition can change the final price quickly.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, a typical one-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca costs about €180,000, or about $211,000, if the buyer wants a normal resale apartment rather than a luxury coastal unit.
Entry-level to mid-range one-bedroom apartments in Costa Blanca usually cost about €155,000 to €220,000, or about $181,000 to $257,000, while high-end one-bedroom apartments near the sea in Benidorm, Altea, Denia, Calpe, Moraira or Jávea often cost €220,000 to €320,000, or about $257,000 to $374,000.
A typical Costa Blanca one-bedroom apartment is about 50 to 60 m², which is why buyers should compare price per m² and not only the total asking price.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, a typical two-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca costs about €265,000, or about $310,000, which makes it the core product for many foreign buyers.
Entry-level to mid-range two-bedroom apartments in Costa Blanca usually cost about €215,000 to €330,000, or about $251,000 to $386,000, while high-end two-bedroom apartments with strong sea views, parking, pools or prime addresses can reach €400,000 to €650,000, or about $468,000 to $760,000.
By the way, you will find much more detailed price ranges for apartments in our property pack covering the property market in Costa Blanca.
How much is a three-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, a typical three-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca costs about €380,000, or about $444,000, for a good resale apartment in a liquid coastal or city market.
Entry-level to mid-range three-bedroom apartments in Costa Blanca usually cost about €300,000 to €500,000, or about $351,000 to $585,000, while high-end three-bedroom apartments in Jávea, Moraira, Altea, Calpe, Denia or Benidorm can reach €500,000 to €800,000, or about $585,000 to $936,000.
A normal three-bedroom apartment in Costa Blanca is usually about 90 to 110 m², so the final price depends heavily on sea views, lift, parking, terrace size, pool access and building age.
What's the price gap between new and resale apartments in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, new-build apartments in Costa Blanca usually cost about 25% to 40% more than comparable resale apartments, and the premium can exceed 50% in new resort-style projects.
A realistic average price for new-build apartments in Costa Blanca is about €3,400 to €4,300/m², or about $3,980 to $5,030/m², which is about €316 to €400 per sq ft, or about $370 to $467 per sq ft.
By comparison, a realistic average price for resale apartments in Costa Blanca is about €2,500 to €3,000/m², or about $2,925 to $3,510/m², which is about €232 to €279 per sq ft, or about $271 to $326 per sq ft.
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Can I afford to buy in Costa Blanca in 2026?
What's the typical total budget (all-in) to buy an apartment in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, the typical all-in budget to buy a standard apartment in Costa Blanca is about €245,000 to €325,000, or about $287,000 to $380,000, if the purchase price is around €220,000 to €285,000.
This all-in budget usually includes the apartment price, ITP or VAT, AJD on new-builds, notary, registry, legal fees, valuation, mortgage costs, translations, NIE handling and small admin costs.
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As of June 2026, a foreign non-resident buying a Costa Blanca apartment should usually expect to bring 40% to 50% of the purchase price in cash, so a €265,000 apartment often needs about €106,000 to €133,000, or about $124,000 to $156,000, before furniture.
Most banks in Spain may lend up to 60% to 70% to strong EU non-residents and often 50% to 60% to some non-EU non-residents, while Spanish residents with strong profiles can sometimes reach about 80% loan-to-value.
For better mortgage terms in Costa Blanca in 2026, a foreign buyer should usually plan for at least 35% to 40% equity plus closing costs, because banks normally lend against the lower of the purchase price and the valuation.
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Which neighborhoods are cheapest or priciest in Costa Blanca in 2026?
How much does the price per m² for apartments vary by neighborhood in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, apartment prices in Costa Blanca vary from about €900/m² to more than €4,500/m², or about $1,050 to more than $5,260/m², depending on whether the buyer is looking inland, in Alicante city, or in prime coastal towns.
The most affordable Costa Blanca areas include Villena, Monóvar, Callosa de Segura, Elda, Jijona, Novelda, Alcoy, parts of Elche and older Torrevieja, where prices can sit around €900 to €1,700/m², or about $1,050 to $1,990/m².
The most expensive Costa Blanca areas include Jávea, Moraira, Altea, Calpe, Benidorm Poniente, Alicante Playa San Juan and Cabo de las Huertas, where strong apartments often sit around €3,500 to €4,500+/m², or about $4,095 to $5,260+/m².
[VARIABLE WHICH-AREA]What neighborhoods are best for first-time buyers on a budget in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, the top budget-friendly Costa Blanca choices for first-time buyers are older Torrevieja areas such as Centro, Acequión and Nueva Torrevieja, Alicante city areas such as Carolinas, Pla del Bon Repòs and San Blas, and Elche areas such as Carrús, Altabix older stock and Sector V.
In these budget-friendly Costa Blanca neighborhoods, a realistic apartment price range is about €120,000 to €240,000, or about $140,000 to $281,000, depending on size, lift, condition, parking and distance to the beach.
These Costa Blanca areas work for first-time buyers because they offer services, resale liquidity, public transport, year-round local demand and more normal apartment stock than luxury coastal zones.
The trade-off is that cheaper Costa Blanca apartments are often older, less scenic and more building-dependent, so a buyer should check community fees, lift condition, façades, damp, energy performance and future special assessments.
Which neighborhoods have the fastest-rising apartment prices in Costa Blanca in 2026?
As of June 2026, the fastest-rising Costa Blanca apartment areas appear to include Villajoyosa, Torrevieja and La Mata, and Finestrat, with Guardamar, San Vicente del Raspeig and parts of Elche also showing strong pressure.
In these fast-rising Costa Blanca areas, year-over-year price growth often sits around 10% to 20%, while some small towns can show higher percentages because the number of transactions is thinner.
The main growth drivers are foreign demand, limited coastal supply, spillover from expensive towns, airport access, beach access and the fact that many buyers are now priced out of prime Jávea, Moraira, Altea and Benidorm addresses.
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What extra costs will I pay on top of the apartment price in Costa Blanca in 2026?
What are all the buyer closing costs when you buy an apartment in Costa Blanca?
For a typical €265,000 Costa Blanca apartment in June 2026, buyer closing costs are usually about €29,000 to €37,000, or about $34,000 to $43,000, before furniture and renovation.
The main buyer closing costs in Costa Blanca are resale transfer tax or new-build VAT, AJD for new-builds, notary, land registry, legal fees, valuation, mortgage costs, gestoría, translations and NIE-related costs.
The largest closing cost in Costa Blanca is usually tax, because resale buyers generally pay ITP and new-build buyers generally pay 10% VAT plus AJD.
Some smaller closing costs can vary, such as lawyer fees, valuation, mortgage broker fees and translations, but taxes, notary and registry costs are not normally the place where buyers save the most money.
On average, how much are buyer closing costs as a percentage of the purchase price for an apartment in Costa Blanca?
In June 2026, buyers should usually budget about 11% to 14% of the purchase price for closing costs when buying an apartment in Costa Blanca.
A realistic low-to-high range for most standard Costa Blanca apartment purchases is about 10.5% to 12% for a simple resale purchase without a mortgage, and about 12% to 14.5% for a mortgaged resale or new-build purchase.
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What are the ongoing monthly and yearly costs of an apartment in Costa Blanca in 2026?
What are typical HOA fees in Costa Blanca right now?
In June 2026, typical HOA or community fees for a normal Costa Blanca apartment are about €90 to €150 per month, or about $105 to $175 per month, when the building has a lift, pool or shared outdoor areas.
In practice, community fees in Costa Blanca can be as low as €25 to €60 per month, or about $29 to $70, in simple older blocks, and can rise to €180 to €350+ per month, or about $211 to $410+, in resort-style new-builds with pools, gardens, gyms or concierge services.
What utilities should I budget monthly in Costa Blanca right now?
In June 2026, a typical Costa Blanca apartment owner should budget about €120 to €220 per month, or about $140 to $257 per month, for normal utilities.
The realistic monthly utility range in Costa Blanca is about €120 to €300, or about $140 to $351, depending on apartment size, insulation, summer air-conditioning, winter heating, occupancy and internet package.
This Costa Blanca utility budget normally includes electricity, water, internet, mobile service, gas if used, and rubbish fees where the municipality bills them separately.
Electricity is usually the most important utility for Costa Blanca apartment owners, because summer air-conditioning can push bills higher in poorly insulated or west-facing apartments.
How much is property tax on apartments in Costa Blanca?
In June 2026, annual property tax for a standard Costa Blanca apartment is usually about €350 to €650, or about $410 to $760, although small or inland flats can cost less and prime coastal apartments can cost more.
Property tax in Costa Blanca is called IBI, and it is calculated from the cadastral value of the property, not from the market price the buyer pays.
A realistic annual IBI range for Costa Blanca apartments is about €250 to €900, or about $293 to $1,053, depending on municipality, cadastral value, size, use, location and local tax rate.
[VARIABLE PROPERTY-TAXES-FEES]What's the yearly building maintenance cost in Costa Blanca?
In June 2026, a Costa Blanca apartment owner should budget about €1,300 to €2,650 per year, or about $1,520 to $3,100, for long-term maintenance on a €265,000 apartment.
A realistic yearly maintenance range in Costa Blanca is about 0.5% to 1.0% of the property value, but older coastal buildings, lifts, pools, façades, damp issues and sea-air corrosion can push costs higher.
Building maintenance costs usually include private repairs inside the apartment, appliance replacement, painting, small plumbing or electrical work, and a reserve for future repairs.
In Costa Blanca, some building maintenance is included in community fees, but repairs inside the apartment and many special assessments are separate costs for the owner.
How much does home insurance cost in Costa Blanca?
In June 2026, typical home insurance for a standard Costa Blanca apartment costs about €220 to €350 per year, or about $257 to $410 per year.
A realistic annual insurance range is about €80 to €180, or about $94 to $211, for contents-only cover, and about €180 to €600, or about $211 to $702, for building plus contents cover or higher-value coastal apartments.
Home insurance is usually optional if the Costa Blanca apartment is bought without a mortgage, but the bank will normally require building insurance if the buyer uses a mortgage.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Costa Blanca, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can, and we don’t throw out numbers at random.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why this source matters | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| idealista price index, Alicante province | It is Spain’s largest property portal and gives live asking-price detail by municipality. | We used it to estimate current asking prices and price momentum. We cross-checked it against transaction and valuation sources because asking prices are not final sale prices. |
| Tinsa Alicante province price index | Tinsa is one of Spain’s main appraisal companies and uses valuation data. | We used it as a conservative value anchor for Alicante province. We compared it with portal asking prices to avoid overstating what buyers really pay. |
| Registradores property statistics | Spain’s land registrars track registered property transactions. | We used it for confirmed transaction behaviour, foreign-buyer pressure and market liquidity. We treated it as one of the strongest sources for completed purchases. |
| Alicante Plaza summary of Registradores Q1 2026 | It clearly cites the Q1 2026 Registradores data for Alicante province. | We used it for the 44.65% foreign-buyer share and registered price context. We used it because it names the original dataset clearly. |
| INE Housing Price Index, Q1 2026 | INE is Spain’s official statistics agency. | We used it for national new-build and resale price inflation. We used the trend direction, not neighborhood-level pricing. |
| Ministry of Housing, transactions | It is the Spanish government source for housing transactions. | We used it to frame sales activity and liquidity. We cross-checked it with Registradores because timing and methodology can differ. |
| Ministry of Housing, appraised housing value | It is the official government valuation series. | We used it as a conservative benchmark for €/m² estimates. We did not use it alone because coastal Costa Blanca stock trades above province averages. |
| Notariado housing portal | Spanish notaries record real notarised sale prices. | We used it as a transaction-price reference. We used it to sense-check that asking prices were not treated as achieved prices. |
| Fotocasa price index, Alicante | Fotocasa is a major Spanish portal with current listing-price signals. | We used it as a second portal check against idealista. We did not treat portal prices as final sale prices. |
| Engel & Völkers Costa Blanca market data | It gives a broker view of higher-end Costa Blanca stock. | We used it to understand premium coastal pricing. We kept it secondary because agency data can lean toward higher-value listings. |
| Agencia Tributaria VAT information | It is Spain’s official tax agency. | We used it for the 10% VAT logic on new residential property. We separated VAT from ITP because buyers often confuse both taxes. |
| Agencia Tributaria Valenciana | It is the regional tax authority for ITP and AJD. | We used it for Valencian purchase-tax rules. We cross-checked June 2026 changes with legal summaries because rates changed around that date. |
| Lassé Abogados tax update | It explains the June 2026 Valencian ITP and AJD change clearly. | We used it to cross-check the practical timing of the tax change. We kept the official tax authority as the stronger source. |
| Fuster Associates ITP and AJD update | It is a local legal-market summary for foreign buyers. | We used it to confirm how the June 2026 tax cut affects normal buyers. We treated it as explanatory, not as the original legal source. |
| Catastro | Catastro is the official cadastral-value database used for property-tax calculations. | We used it to explain why IBI is not based on market price. We used it for methodology, not for one average tax bill. |
| Alicante City Council IBI notice | It is an official municipal source for Alicante city IBI. | We used it as a concrete urban IBI benchmark. We then converted the logic into practical apartment ranges for Costa Blanca buyers. |
| Banco de España | It is Spain’s central bank and supervises the mortgage system. | We used it for mortgage-market context and buyer-risk framing. We combined it with bank practice for non-resident lending assumptions. |
| CNMC | It supervises regulated sectors including energy and telecoms. | We used it to frame utility-cost logic. We then adjusted the estimate for Costa Blanca climate and normal apartment use. |
| OCU | OCU tracks household costs and consumer pricing in Spain. | We used it as a practical household-cost reference. We combined it with local assumptions for electricity, water and internet. |
| Dirección General de Seguros | It is Spain’s official insurance-sector supervisor. | We used it to frame insurance-market reliability. We then estimated practical home-insurance ranges for apartment owners. |
| EUR/USD exchange-rate history | It gives a transparent 2026 euro to dollar reference. | We used it to convert euro estimates into rounded US dollar figures. We rounded conversions so buyers can read the numbers quickly. |