Apartments for sale on the Costa del Sol
Apartments and penthouses for sale on the Costa del Sol, from Málaga to Sotogrande: city life, beach or golf, with a different municipality to suit every budget.
Where to look?
Choose your town
Which part of the coast suits you?
The Costa del Sol is not one place. In the east, around Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola, life is urban, with the train and airport nearby and everything on foot. That is ideal if you want to live here all year or fly often. In the middle, Mijas, Marbella and Benahavís offer the classic mix of beach, golf, international schools and luxury, with apartments in developments with gardens and pools.
Further west, Estepona, Casares, Manilva and Sotogrande become quieter and roomier, with more square metres for your budget and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The airport is further away, though: allow more than an hour's drive.
Prices along the coast
According to idealista (September 2026), average asking prices along the coast range from €3,043 per m² in Manilva to €5,967 in Marbella, with peaks such as the Golden Mile at €8,331. On average €500,000 buys around 85 m² in Marbella, about 110 m² in Fuengirola and around 165 m² in Manilva. Estepona saw the strongest annual rise of the major municipalities, at 17.1%.
What to check wherever you buy
With any apartment, check the community fees and what they cover, the condition of the building, the orientation, whether parking and storage appear in the nota simple, and whether holiday letting is allowed in the community. A rental licence is compulsory in Andalusia and rules are tightening, particularly in Málaga. New builds carry 10% VAT plus 1.2% AJD; resale homes 7% transfer tax.
Unsure which municipality to choose? We work along the whole coast and will set your options side by side honestly, in English, Dutch, French or Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Where are apartments cheapest on the Costa del Sol?
Of the coastal municipalities, Manilva (€3,043 per m²) and Casares (€3,197, August 2026) had the lowest averages according to idealista.
Which place is best for living all year?
Málaga, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona are lively all year, with schools, hospitals and amenities. Smaller resorts are quieter outside summer.
How close to the airport can I live?
Torremolinos, Málaga and Benalmádena are about 15 to 20 minutes away; Marbella around 50 minutes without traffic.
Next step
Tell us what you are looking for
We'll get back to you personally within 24 hours. No obligation, discreet and in your language.
- Tailored selection, including homes that aren't online
- Viewings planned around your travel
- Guidance from search to notary and handover of the keys