Short answer: in Ponferrada, a typical 80 m² flat has an average appraisal value of about €73,900 (2T 2026, 923 €/m²) and rents for about €401 a month (2024 median, 5.01 €/m²). The gross yield is 7.1% with 2024 price and rent, and 6.5% with the 2T 2026 price. Buying it with an 80% mortgage would take about €22,176 in savings.
That is 1.9 points above the median of the 306 municipalities with data (5.2%), and Ponferrada ranks 1st of 3 in the province of León by gross yield.
Rent range (2024): median €400 a month (5.01 €/m²); half of the rented homes pay between €334 and €462 a month (3.80–6.44 €/m², 25th to 75th percentile). Homes analysed: 3,997 rented apartments declared for tax purposes; median size 89 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 Castilla y León (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 | €55,400 | €301 | 6.5% | €5,873 | €16,953 |
| 80 m² | €73,900 | €401 | 6.5% | €7,396 | €22,176 |
| 100 m² | €92,300 | €501 | 6.5% | €8,905 | €27,365 |
| 120 m² | €110,800 | €601 | 6.5% | €10,422 | €32,582 |
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 7.1%). “Savings needed” = 20% down payment + buying costs.
Simulate the buying costs Work out the net yield of this flat
Ponferrada compared with its province, region and Spain
| Area | Gross yield 2024 | Price €/m² (2T 2026) | Rent €/m² (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponferrada | 7.1% | 923 | 5.01 |
| Median of León (3 municipalities) | 6.6% | 1,277 | 5.44 |
| Median of Castile and León (13 municipalities) | 5.6% | 1,637 | 6.20 |
| 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 | €334 | €400 | €462 |
| Rent per m² per month | €3.80 | €5.01 | €6.44 |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €228 | €301 | €386 |
| 80 m² flat (estimate) | €304 | €401 | €515 |
| 100 m² flat (estimate) | €380 | €501 | €644 |
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: 3,997. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ponferrada | 5.01 | €400 |
| Median of León (19 municipalities) | 3.68 | €347 |
| Median of Castile and León (113 municipalities) | 4.53 | €380 |
| 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 León: León (5.63 €/m², with yield) · San Andrés del Rabanedo (5.44 €/m², with yield) · Villaquilambre (5.74 €/m²) · Astorga (3.64 €/m²) · Valverde de la Virgen (5.71 €/m²) · La Bañeza (3.85 €/m²) · Bembibre (3.26 €/m²) · Valencia de Don Juan (4.05 €/m²) · Villablino (3.28 €/m²) · Cacabelos (3.49 €/m²) · Santa María del Páramo (3.53 €/m²) · Mansilla de las Mulas (3.68 €/m²) · Cistierna (4.26 €/m²) · La Robla (3.33 €/m²) · Carrizo (3.26 €/m²) · Villafranca del Bierzo (3.70 €/m²) · Sahagún (3.67 €/m²) · Villarejo de Órbigo (3.65 €/m²)