The lay of the land
Apartments are the heart of Marbella's property market. More apartments are listed for sale in Marbella than any other type of home, and for good reason: they suit every buyer — from first-time owners and investors to second-home buyers who want a lock-up-and-leave property near the beach, the marina or the golf course.
Marbella's apartment market divides naturally into a few broad categories. The Old Town (Casco Antiguo) offers character apartments in whitewashed historic buildings around Plaza de los Naranjos. The Golden Mile and the seafront offer larger apartments and penthouses with sea views and resort-style facilities. Nueva Andalucía and the Golf Valley offer golf-front apartments and townhouses, while coastal areas such as Puerto Banús, Elviria and San Pedro Alcántara provide every style in between.
With 839 apartments and 38 penthouses currently listed through Marbella Specials, buyers can expect genuine choice in every area and price band. The sections below explain the different apartment styles, the best areas for different buyers, and what to check before you buy.
What buyers are doing
Apartment is the most common property type in the Marbella market, and the stock is genuinely diverse.
Buyers will find compact one-bedroom apartments in coastal towns, two- and three-bedroom apartments in gated communities, large seafront penthouses with private terraces, and character apartments in the Old Town.
Prices are driven primarily by location, views and proximity to the sea. A two-bedroom apartment in a coastal town is priced very differently from the same apartment on the beachfront of the Golden Mile or beside Puerto Banús.
At the time of writing, Marbella Specials has 839 apartments and 38 penthouses listed for sale across the whole of the Marbella–Costa del Sol area, from the Old Town to Nueva Andalucía, Elviria, Guadalmina and beyond.
For buyers, the practical consequence of this depth of stock is choice: it is a buyer-friendly market in which to compare areas, finishes and price bands before deciding. Current pricing for every area can be checked live on the apartment listings page.
Day-to-day life
Apartment living in Marbella is about convenience, security and proximity — to the beach, the marina, the golf course, restaurants and the town centre.
A seafront apartment means the Mediterranean and the Paseo Marítimo are at the end of your street. A golf-front apartment in Nueva Andalucía or the Golf Valley means the fairway is your view. An Old Town apartment puts the Plaza de los Naranjos, tapas bars and boutique shopping outside your front door.
Most modern apartment communities in Marbella offer communal swimming pools, landscaped gardens and secure underground parking, which makes them popular with second-home buyers who want a property that is easy to lock up and leave between visits.
Community fees (comunidad) cover the maintenance of pools, gardens, lifts and communal areas. They vary with the size of the community and its facilities — always check the monthly community fee and the annual property tax (IBI) before committing to a purchase.
Beaches
Marbella's apartment market is defined by its proximity to the sea. From the Old Town, Playa de la Venus and the central beaches are a short walk away; the seafront between Marbella and Puerto Banús (the Golden Mile) offers some of the most desirable beachside apartments on the coast.
Schools nearby
Families buying an apartment in Marbella have access to schools across central Marbella, with a wide choice of private and international schools in Marbella, Sierra Blanca and the Nueva Andalucía corridor.
For the complete schools overview, see the Marbella area guide.
Healthcare nearby
Central Marbella provides public and private healthcare options, pharmacies and medical centres. The Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol is located just east of Marbella on the A-7, and private clinics and hospitals are available within the town.
For a full healthcare overview, see the Marbella area guide.
Golf
For many buyers, the apartment's position relative to golf is the deciding factor. Nueva Andalucía and the Golf Valley — Aloha Golf Club, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas and Los Naranjos Golf Club among them — are the natural home of golf-front apartments. Río Real and Santa Clara Golf lie east of central Marbella.
See the Golf Valley guide for the full course landscape.
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Pros and cons
- ✓More choice than any other property type in Marbella
- ✓Lock-up-and-leave friendly with secure communities
- ✓Communal pools and gardens with no garden maintenance
- ✓Sea views, marina views and golf views available
- ✓Lower entry prices than villas in most areas
- ✓Easy to let when not in personal use
- ✓Modern complexes usually include underground parking
- ✓Mostly very walkable locations close to beaches and amenities
- ✗Community fees apply in most complexes
- ✗Less private outdoor space than a villa
- ✗Shared walls, lifts and communal areas
- ✗Parking is sometimes limited to one or two spaces
- ✗Older buildings may have no lift
- ✗Rental rules can vary between communities
- ✗Views can be affected by future construction in some areas
What buyers ask
Reviewed by Marbella Specials — local team
Market data updated for 2025–2026
This guide is updated regularly to reflect market changes, new developments, and regulatory updates.
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