
2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa
Location:Mijas (Mijas Costa / La Cala de Mijas)
1200 €/mes
Discover affordable real estate opportunities in Malaga. Apartments, studios and flats perfect for a first home or a high-yield rental investment.
Lower-priced properties can be excellent investments
You need less savings for the deposit and purchase costs
Smaller properties offer better rental yields
Higher rental demand for small, affordable flats
Ideal for young buyers or as a first property investment
Our selection of affordable properties on the Costa del Sol

Location:Mijas (Mijas Costa / La Cala de Mijas)
1200 €/mes

Location:Benalmádena
2000 €

Location:Mijas (Mijas Costa / La Cala de Mijas)
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Find out where the best opportunities are
€120,000 - €180,000
The most affordable option near the airport with good beaches.
€150,000 - €200,000
Central apartments with all amenities within walking distance.
€140,000 - €190,000
Close to the marina with an excellent quality of life.
€160,000 - €200,000
Peaceful residential areas with communal pools.
The Costa del Sol property market offers excellent opportunities for buyers with tighter budgets. For under €200,000 it is possible to purchase apartments and flats in well-connected areas, close to the beach and with all the amenities you need.
For under €200,000 you will mainly find 1-2 bedroom apartments, studios and flats in buildings with communal areas. Many of these properties have a communal pool, are close to the beach and located in areas well served by public transport.
Smaller, more affordable properties tend to offer proportionally higher rental yields. A €150,000 apartment can generate between €600-800 per month in long-term rental, or significantly more in holiday rental during peak season.
In addition to the purchase price, you should budget roughly 10-12% extra for costs: taxes (ITP 7% in Andalusia for resale properties), notary fees, land registry and administrative fees. For a €180,000 property, costs would be around €18,000-21,000.
We answer the most common questions for buyers on a tighter budget
Yes. Although increasingly scarce, there are still studios and 1-bedroom apartments under 200,000 € in areas such as Torremolinos, Fuengirola (Los Pacos), Mijas (Calahonda, Riviera del Sol), Benalmádena (Arroyo de la Miel) and Estepona. Inland villages (Coín, Alhaurín el Grande) offer larger houses in the same price range.
Mainly resale studios and 1-2 bedroom apartments in non-coastal residential areas, or small penthouses and ground-floor flats. You can also find modest townhouses and village houses in the inland part of the province. New-build and beachfront properties usually exceed this budget.
The most affordable areas are Torremolinos (Los Álamos, El Pinillo), Fuengirola (Los Pacos), Mijas Costa (Calahonda, Riviera del Sol), Benalmádena (Arroyo de la Miel), the Estepona town area and inland municipalities such as Alhaurín de la Torre, Coín, Mijas Pueblo and Manilva. Marbella is the most expensive option and rarely offers properties in this range.
For a 200,000 € resale home: transfer tax (ITP, 7% in Andalusia) = 14,000 €, notary (≈600-1,000 €), land registry (≈400-600 €), conveyancing agency (≈300-500 €) and, where applicable, the bank valuation (≈300-500 €). Approximate total: an additional 16,000-17,000 € (8-9% of the price).
Yes. Spanish banks finance between 60% and 70% of the appraised value for non-residents. For a home worth 200,000 € appraised at that same value, you could receive up to 140,000 €, having to contribute 60,000 € plus costs (≈16,000 €). Translated and apostilled financial documentation is required.
Yes. Properties under 200,000 € are in high demand for long-term rentals (4-5% gross return) and for holiday lettings in tourist areas (6-8% gross). In addition, appreciation in areas undergoing urban transformation (central Torremolinos, Estepona town) can exceed the market average.
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