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Buying in Estepona: Apartment and Villa Prices by Area (2026)
Short answer
In October 2026 the median home for sale in the municipality of Estepona asked €649,000, or €4,766 per m². The area changes that a lot: from €6,467 per m² on the New Golden Mile to €4,190 in Valle Romano. In practice €1 million buys about 155 m² on the New Golden Mile and about 239 m² in Valle Romano, in the same municipality.
The figures come from our monthly market report, which analyses the asking prices of the homes for sale in our listings database: 1,274 in Estepona this month.
01 ·Estepona prices, area by area
| Area | Homes for sale | Median price | € per m² | €1 million buys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Mile | 73 | €990,000 | €6,467 | ≈ 155 m² |
| Costalita | 31 | €900,000 | €5,363 | ≈ 186 m² |
| Atalaya | 83 | €795,000 | €4,833 | ≈ 207 m² |
| Listed as “Estepona” | 810 | €627,450 | €4,769 | ≈ 210 m² |
| Cancelada | 48 | €589,000 | €4,685 | ≈ 213 m² |
| El Paraíso | 102 | €750,000 | €4,545 | ≈ 220 m² |
| Selwo | 58 | €544,500 | €4,353 | ≈ 230 m² |
| Bel Air | 34 | €504,500 | €4,246 | ≈ 236 m² |
| Valle Romano | 18 | €1,070,000 | €4,190 | ≈ 239 m² |
Medians of asking prices, October 2026, for areas with at least 15 homes for sale, ranked by price per m² built. “€1 million buys” is €1,000,000 divided by the median price per m²: a rough guide, since views, condition and the development change the price of each home.
02 ·How to read the table
Look at the price per square metre as well as the median price, because they can point in opposite directions. Valle Romano has the highest median price on the list and the lowest price per m², which points to larger homes rather than a more expensive area. Selwo and Bel Air have the lowest median prices, and they also ask less per m² than most of the municipality.
The New Golden Mile asks 54% more per m² than Valle Romano. Most areas sit much closer together: from Atalaya down to Bel Air, the difference is about 14%.
The row “Listed as Estepona” needs a caution. It holds 810 of the 1,274 homes, 64% of the total, because many listings simply say Estepona. It covers the old town and a lot more besides, so treat it as a wide mix, not as the price of the town centre.
03 ·Apartment or villa in Estepona
| Type | Homes for sale | Median price | € per m² | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments and penthouses | 802 | €549,000 | €4,858 | 112 m² |
| Houses and villas | 472 | €995,000 | €4,619 | 226 m² |
A house or villa asks 5% less per square metre than an apartment and has about twice the space. Apartments are 63% of what is for sale. More detail in apartment or villa on the Costa del Sol.
04 ·What each number of bedrooms costs
| Bedrooms | Homes for sale | Median price | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | €286,000 | 57 m² |
| 2 | 395 | €480,000 | 99 m² |
| 3 | 518 | €695,000 | 137 m² |
| 4 | 183 | €1,149,000 | 225 m² |
| 5 or more | 134 | €1,950,000 | 417 m² |
Each step up costs more than the last: €215,000 more at the median from two to three bedrooms, and €454,000 more from three to four. In all, 26% of the homes for sale in Estepona ask €1 million or more, against 49% in Marbella.
05 ·Where the money goes on the ground
The New Golden Mile, the stretch between Estepona and San Pedro, concentrates most of the new development: contemporary apartments and penthouses with sea views, and villas a few streets from the beach. That explains why it leads the table.
The town has traditional houses and apartments within walking distance of everything: the old quarter, a long promenade, the marina and a daily market. It has life all year, and it is quieter than Marbella.
Inland you find larger plots with open views.
Our guide to Estepona covers the lifestyle in more depth, and Estepona or Marbella? compares the two side by side.
06 ·Questions buyers ask
What is the most expensive area of Estepona?
By price per square metre, the New Golden Mile, at a median of €6,467 per m² in October 2026. Costalita follows at €5,363.
Where is it cheapest to buy in Estepona?
By median price, Bel Air (€504,500) and Selwo (€544,500). By price per square metre, Valle Romano (€4,190), although its homes have a much higher median price.
Is Estepona cheaper than Marbella?
Yes, on asking prices. In October 2026 the median home asked €649,000 in Estepona and €992,500 in Marbella, 35% less. Per square metre the gap is 22%: €4,766 against €6,120.
How far is Estepona from Málaga airport?
About 55 minutes by car, and about 25 minutes from the centre of Marbella.
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Source: Airus Homes market report, October 2026 (homes for sale in our listings database, Resales Online network). Medians of asking prices; price per m² on built area. Asking prices, not sale prices.
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