Home finding in Valencia: rent the right apartment, first time
Renting in Valencia from abroad usually means choosing a flat you have only seen in photos, and photos leave out the noise, the damp and the wall three metres from the balcony. We find expat-ready rentals, walk the viewings with you and read the contract before you sign, whether you are a professional, a family or a digital nomad. Need more than housing? Add our full relocation support.
A bed, a fridge and a working kitchen from day one.
Mid-term stays through to a standard long-term Spanish lease.
Everything handled in English, from first viewing to signed contract.
Rent an apartment in Valencia: featured partner properties
Furnished mid-term rentals available in Valencia right now.
Abbar - Modern living for professionals
Modern apartment designed for expat professionals in Valencia.
Dolores Marques - Bright balcony apartment
Bright and practical apartment with great natural light.
Puerto 243 - Bright and comfortable
Spacious layout suitable for expats and small families.
Simo 6 - Brand new urban retreat
Compact and modern option for solo movers and couples.
Oriente - Penthouse with terrace
Penthouse rental with outdoor space in Valencia city.
Monserrat - Designer apartment
Designer apartment in a central neighborhood for urban living.
Apartment viewing checklist for Valencia: what to check in person
Photos lie. The number of people who sign remotely on a 'sunny corner flat' that turns out to face a six-floor wall is depressing. If you can possibly visit before signing, do.
If not, send someone who can - us, a friend, a paid local viewer - and give them this list. For tenant rights and contract details, see our Valencia renting guide.
Two companion reads before you book viewings: the classic renting mistakes newcomers make, and for summer viewings, our guide to keeping a Valencia flat cool. Once the lease is signed and you have the keys, our relocation concierge can stock the fridge and handle the move-in details.
Light and orientation
Check at the time of day you'll actually be home. South or south-west facing flats overheat from June to September; north-facing flats need supplemental heating in January. Open and close every shutter.
Heating and AC, both
Valencia has 14°C winter mornings and 35°C summer afternoons. Confirm working AC in every bedroom and a primary heat source. Older flats with only a butane heater are a red flag.
Water pressure and hot water
Run the shower and the kitchen sink at the same time. Check the boiler is gas (cheaper to run) or electric heat-pump (efficient) versus a tank that empties in 8 minutes.
Fibre availability
Ask which operator the building has fibre with. Movistar, Orange, Vodafone and DIGI all run separate networks; some buildings only have one. 'Fibre installed' on the listing means nothing if it's a dead line.
Lift and stairs
Many Valencia historic-centre buildings have no lift, or a lift that stops at the half-floor. If you ship a couch up 5 flights, the mover charges extra. Ask about community fees - 'sin ascensor' (no lift) buildings are cheaper for a reason.
Noise audit
Ruzafa, El Carmen and Cabanyal are loud at night. If you sleep light, walk the street at 11pm and 2am Friday before signing. Triple-glazed windows help; thin balcony doors don't.
Get the contract in writing, in Spanish
LAU 2019 protects 5-year tenancies for individual landlords (7 years if landlord is a company). The contract MUST be in Spanish to be enforceable. An English-only side letter is not legally binding here.
Deposit ceiling
Spanish law caps the move-in deposit at 1 month rent (fianza) plus optionally 1 additional month as 'garantía adicional'. Anyone asking for 3+ months upfront is either confused or scamming.
Looking for a long-term rental in Valencia?
Our local relocation team can support viewings, negotiation, and contract checks for long-term rentals in the best Valencia neighborhoods.