The residential market in Marina Alta continues to experience significant price increases. According to the latest data from the Fotocasa Real Estate Index, rental housing prices have risen by up to 5.9% in just the first quarter of 2026, confirming the escalation of rents in one of the most pressured areas of the province of Alicante.

This quarterly increase is particularly notable in Xàbia, where the rental price already reaches 16.62 euros per square meter per month, one of the highest figures in the territory. The town thus records the largest quarterly rebound and consolidates its position among the most expensive markets in the area.

Dénia also shows a clearly upward trend. In the regional capital, the price stands at 14.78 euros per square meter, after rising 4.1% in the quarter. However, the most striking figure is the year-on-year increase of 30.6%, which reflects the intensity of the rental price hike in the city over the last year.

Overall, Marina Alta recorded a 5.9% increase in the first quarter of the year and 10.9% year-on-year, placing the average price at 14.46 euros per square meter per month. This evolution surpasses that of the province of Alicante, where the quarterly increase was 2.9%. These data reinforce the idea that the region continues to be under strong residential pressure, especially in coastal municipalities with greater tourist appeal.

Despite the general trend of price increases, some localities have registered decreases during the quarter. In Marina Alta, this is the case for Calp, where rent falls by 7.2%. In neighboring regions, Altea registers a decrease of 10.6% and Oliva a slight decrease of 1.1%. However, these corrections do not alter the overall picture: Marina Alta continues to be one of the most strained areas of the rental market in Alicante.

The report highlights the growing difficulty in accessing rental housing in the region. The rapid rise in prices over short periods, such as the quarterly rebound of up to 5.9%, shows that the market is moving away from a large part of the usual residential demand. Marina Alta not only maintains rental tension but accentuates it, especially in enclaves like Xàbia and Dénia, where renting a home is becoming increasingly expensive.