Where to invest to rent out long-term in the province of Alicante?

Where to invest to rent out long-term in the province of Alicante?

Long-term rental has become a solid option for real estate investors looking for stability, ongoing income, and less exposure to tourist rental regulatory changes. In this guide we analyse the best areas to buy a property for residential rental in the province of Alicante, according to profitability, demand, services and potential for revaluation.


Why bet on long-term rental in 2025?

  • Greater legal certainty and predictability

  • Lower operating and management costs

  • No need for a tourist license (which in many areas is no longer granted)

  • Stable demand from workers, families and national and foreign retirees

  • Contracts regulated by the LAU (Urban Leases Law)


Top 5 areas with high potential for stable rental


1. Elche – university and industrial city with high permanent demand

  • Large fixed population (more than 230,000 inhabitants)

  • Homes from €90,000–€130,000

  • Ideal for renting to students, teachers, shoe workers, doctors

  • Very close to the airport and Alicante capital

  • Average return: 5–6% per year


2. Torrevieja – coastal area with high residential occupancy

  • Strong foreign community resident all year round

  • Prices still accessible in areas such as La Mata or Acequión

  • Ideal for adult tenants, expats, retirees

  • High turnover, but contracts of 11 months or more

  • Gross return: 6–7% per annum


3. San Vicente del Raspeig – continuous rental by university

  • Just 10 km from Alicante

  • Cheap homes from 80.000 €

  • Stable demand for students and academic staff (University of Alicante)

  • Very well connected with tram and utilities

  • Profitability: 6–7.5% per annum


4. Alcoy – investment in the national affordable income market

  • Inland city with high demand for cheap rentals

  • Properties from €50,000

  • Ideal for young workers and small local families

  • Little affected by tourist saturation

  • Net return: 7–8% in well-located areas


5. Alicante (northern and eastern areas) – capital with a diversity of profiles

  • High demand in neighborhoods such as Carolinas, San Blas or Altozano

  • Ideal for 1–5 year contracts

  • Attractive for nationals, civil servants, remote workers

  • Prices from 100.000 €

  • Variable yield: 5–6.5% depending on the street and type of property


Areas with limitations or low profitability for long-term rental

  • Historic centre of Altea, Dénia or Jávea (high investment, low annual occupancy)

  • Gated communities oriented 100% to tourism

  • Properties with very high community fees or no essential services


Tips for investing in property for stable rental

  1. Location close to services: transport, supermarkets, hospitals

  2. Apartment ready to move into: save renovations and attract a better tenant profile

  3. Avoid areas with neighborhood conflicts or oversupply

  4. Consider hiring a rental manager if you don't reside in Spain

  5. Check with a local agent to verify legal and technical status


At Estrellas Properties we select for you the best properties for long-term rental, adapted to your budget and profitability objective. We advise both Spaniards and foreigners, residents and non-residents.

WhatsApp / Phone: +34 677 878 548 / +34 601 52 48 06

Email: info@estrellasproperties.com

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