A Guide to Long Term Rentals in Andorra
- elizabethhelenpier
- Jan 2
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 7
Complicated would come short to describe the process of renting property in Andorra. As with all real estate markets, the Andorran rental market has been affected by the throws of the world economy and price speculation due to the lack of transparency in the market, and a huge influx in immigration levels over the last 5 years.
Find a detailed write up about the factors causing the housing crisis in Andorra in our blog post The Andorra real estate crisis, what happened? Nonetheless, what factors have affected the price of Andorra rentals?
Firstly, let's have a look at the price increase of Andorra rentals since 2010....
During the 2010s era you would find the following prices for a rental apartment or house in Andorra:
Studio 200-300€/month
1 bedroom apartment 300-500€/month
2 bedroom apartment 500-600€/month
3-4 bedroom apartment 600-800€/month
Terraced house 800-1200€/month
Detached chalet 1200-1800€/month
Price/month Andorra property for rent 2010
In comparison, rental prices have been rising since 2021, starting at a rate of 10% yearly, and then more sharply towards the end of 2022 and the coming of the winter season that year. We are now at a general 100-200% increase over prices in 2021, with some Andorra property for rent reaching 500-600% over their 2021 value. The following is now the going rate in 2025:
Studio 900-1200€/month
1 bedroom 1000-2000€/month
2 bedroom 1500-3000€/month
3-4 bedroom 2500-5000€/month
Terraced house 3500-5000€/month
Chalet 4000-10.000€/month
Current price/month Andorra property for rent
Factors to consider when renting property in Andorra
Much like when purchasing a property, you must consider certain peculiarities of the Andorran rental market before paying those nonreturnable commission fees. Here below, we try to answer the most common queries regarding Andorra rentals and give you a step-by-step guide to long term renting in Andorra.
How much should you pay upfront in the Andorran rental market ?
If you have found the property through an agency you will have to pay:
1. The equivalent of 1 months’ rent as agency fees + IGI (VAT)
2. 1 month rent up front
3. The equivalent of 2 months’ rent for the refundable deposit
4. Possibly more months deposit if you are new to country or do not yet have residency
In total your upfront costs are going to be a minimum of 4 months' rent to obtain the keys.
Where does my deposit go?
It stays in the private bank account of the property owner and occasionally the accounts of the Andorra estate agency involved. There is no government agency to protect your money or special bank account where it is deposited.
Will I get my deposit back?
Given the above information there are times this becomes tricky. In 75% of circumstances, no issues occur in getting your money back. Concerning the other 25% of non-refunded deposits, the reasons given are usually very questionable. It is always best to work with trusting professionals to assure the return of your funds.
Steps to getting a rental property in Andorra
Find a few properties you like
Organise visits within the same week or two of finding the properties online
Advise the agency if you like a property within 2 days of a visit
Pass over all your documents, this will include ID, bank records and CASS points if you have them
Go on a possible waiting list / be accepted
Pay the real estate commission fee
Sign the contract and pay the rent and deposits on signing
Collect the keys
How long do rental properties in Andorra stay on the market?
In the central parishes, rental properties below 2000€ will usually remain on the market for only a number of days and even occasionally a couple of hours. The only exception to this are properties in Pas de la Casa. Due to the low demand to live there, rental properties are much cheaper and properties there can stay on the market some time. The higher the price the more likely they will remain on the market for a few weeks or possibly months, independently of where the properties are located.
Factors affecting rental prices in Andorra
Time of year you start your contract
Prices of Andorra rentals are significantly affected by the seasons. The rise of rental prices in Andorra starts at the beginning of September and will normally drop slightly come end of April, i.e. the end of the ski season. This is due to the influx of seasonal workers coming into the country for the winter period and putting pressure on the lower price tier of the market, which ripples into all other price brackets.
Changes in price between parishes
As with purchase property, prices per square meter of property for rent in Andorra are much higher in the central and western parishes (Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, la Massana and Ordino). You will pay a 10-20% premium in these parishes.
Sunlight, age, views, noise, access
As you would expect, how much sunlight the property gets, the views, the road noise, ease of parking, the ease of access to the capital and the age of the apartment and building will have a huge impact on the value of the rental property.
How much can you negotiate on the price?
During the winter season, unless you are in the 3000€ and above price bracket, the answer is near to nothing. In the off season (April-August), it will depend on the property but between 5-10% could be considered a reasonable price drop for most Andorra rentals listed above 2500€.
