Short answer: in Petrer, a typical 80 m² flat has an average appraisal value of about €89,000 (2T 2026, 1,113 €/m²) and rents for about €354 a month (2024 median, 4.43 €/m²). The gross yield is 6.6% with 2024 price and rent, and 4.8% with the 2T 2026 price. Buying it with an 80% mortgage would take about €27,324 in savings.
That is 1.4 points above the median of the 306 municipalities with data (5.2%), and Petrer ranks 3rd of 18 in the province of Alicante by gross yield.
Rent range (2024): median €406 a month (4.43 €/m²); half of the rented homes pay between €341 and €485 a month (3.61–5.54 €/m², 25th to 75th percentile). Homes analysed: 586 rented apartments declared for tax purposes; median size 96 m².
Price, rent and buying costs by flat size
The same price and rent per m² applied to four sizes. Costs are those of a resale home bought as an investment in Comunitat Valenciana (general transfer tax rate, no main-home reductions) with an 80% mortgage.
| Size | Price (2T 2026) | Rent/month (2024) | Gross yield* | Buying costs | Savings needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 m² | €66,800 | €266 | 4.8% | €7,482 | €20,842 |
| 80 m² | €89,000 | €354 | 4.8% | €9,524 | €27,324 |
| 100 m² | €111,300 | €443 | 4.8% | €11,576 | €33,836 |
| 120 m² | €133,600 | €532 | 4.8% | €13,628 | €40,348 |
Sources. Price: average appraisal value of free-market housing, municipalities over 25,000 inhabitants (table 4), Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (2T 2026; published on 17 September 2026), × size (rounded to €100). Rent: SERPAVI (Spanish State Rental Price Reference System), Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU), using personal income tax (IRPF) returns and the Cadastre: database 2011-2024 (file «2026-03_09_bd_SERPAVI_2011-2024 - DEFINITIVO WEB_v2»), “Municipios” sheet, apartments in multi-family buildings (vivienda colectiva), municipality level, year 2024, published on 16 April 2026, × size. * Yield with the 2T 2026 price and 2024 rent (mixes years; with both 2024 figures it is 6.6%). “Savings needed” = 20% down payment + buying costs.
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Petrer compared with its province, region and Spain
| Area | Gross yield 2024 | Price €/m² (2T 2026) | Rent €/m² (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrer | 6.6% | 1,113 | 4.43 |
| Median of Alicante (18 municipalities) | 4.8% | 2,151 | 6.52 |
| Median of Valencian Community (45 municipalities) | 5.6% | 1,645 | 5.45 |
| Median of Spain (306 municipalities) | 5.2% | 2,053 | 6.82 |
Source: medians calculated by Ladrillómetro over the municipalities with more than 25,000 inhabitants that have official price and rent.
Median rent and rent range
| 2024 | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent per month | €341 | €406 | €485 |
| Rent per m² per month | €3.61 | €4.43 | €5.54 |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €217 | €266 | €332 |
| 80 m² flat (estimate) | €289 | €354 | €443 |
| 100 m² flat (estimate) | €361 | €443 | €554 |
Source: SERPAVI (Spanish State Rental Price Reference System), Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU), using personal income tax (IRPF) returns and the Cadastre: database 2011-2024 (file «2026-03_09_bd_SERPAVI_2011-2024 - DEFINITIVO WEB_v2»), “Municipios” sheet, apartments in multi-family buildings (vivienda colectiva), municipality level, year 2024, published on 16 April 2026. Homes analysed: 586. The rows by size are a Ladrillómetro calculation (€/m² × size), not a published figure; monthly-rent and per-m² percentiles are computed separately, so they need not refer to the same flats.
| Area | Rent €/m² (2024) | Rent per month |
|---|---|---|
| Petrer | 4.43 | €406 |
| Median of Alicante (67 municipalities) | 4.50 | €406 |
| Median of Valencian Community (207 municipalities) | 4.68 | €421 |
| Median of Spain (1,658 municipalities) | 5.81 | €450 |
Medians calculated by Ladrillómetro over the municipalities with at least 50 rented apartments in SERPAVI 2024 (not the official figure for the whole province or region).
Other municipalities in Alicante: Alicante/Alacant (7.11 €/m², with yield) · Elche/Elx (5.45 €/m², with yield) · Benidorm (8.45 €/m², with yield) · Torrevieja (6.60 €/m², with yield) · Alcoy/Alcoi (4.49 €/m², with yield) · La Villajoyosa/Vila Joiosa (6.68 €/m², with yield) · San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig (6.44 €/m², with yield) · Dénia (6.65 €/m², with yield) · Altea (7.06 €/m²) · El Campello (8.57 €/m², with yield) · Calp (7.24 €/m², with yield) · Elda (4.50 €/m², with yield) · Jávea/Xàbia (7.14 €/m², with yield) · Orihuela (4.89 €/m², with yield) · Sant Joan d'Alacant (6.36 €/m²) · Santa Pola (6.82 €/m², with yield) · Villena (3.87 €/m², with yield) · L'Alfàs del Pi (7.88 €/m²) · Ibi (4.02 €/m²) · Guardamar del Segura (6.85 €/m²) · Mutxamel (6.35 €/m²) · Almoradí (4.34 €/m²) · Pilar de la Horadada (5.34 €/m²) · Finestrat (8.01 €/m²) · Novelda (3.92 €/m², with yield) · Crevillent (3.90 €/m², with yield) · Callosa de Segura (3.22 €/m²) · Teulada (6.41 €/m²) · Aspe (4.16 €/m²) · Benissa (4.47 €/m²) · Cocentaina (3.39 €/m²) · Castalla (3.94 €/m²) · Albatera (3.54 €/m²) · Ondara (4.85 €/m²) · La Nucia (5.53 €/m²) · Onil (3.78 €/m²) · Muro de Alcoy (3.40 €/m²) · Pego (4.25 €/m²) · Monóvar/Monòver (3.33 €/m²) · Callosa d'En Sarrià (3.89 €/m²)