By Sem Grijpink · 13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Buying on the Costa del Sol under €300,000: what is for sale?
Many Dutch buyers start their search with one question: what can I buy for €300,000? We analysed our current listings, so you do not have to guess. The figures below are a snapshot from 13 October 2026 and concern asking prices, not sale prices.
How many properties are under €300,000
Of the 4,083 properties in our current listings, 531 cost a maximum of €300,000, about 13%. Only 4 cost €200,000 or less, and half of the total listings are above roughly €459,000.
With €300,000 you are therefore at the lower end of the market, but you still have a choice: of the 531 properties, 334 have at least two bedrooms.
In which towns you find them
Most resale properties under €300,000 are in Estepona (53), Fuengirola (49), La Duquesa (43), Manilva (30), Riviera del Sol in Mijas (27), Calahonda (24) and Málaga (19). In Marbella there are 17, in Benahavís 11.
Outside the best-known coastal towns the price level is lower: in La Duquesa, Manilva, Riviera del Sol, Calahonda and Málaga the median asking price for resale is about €345,000 to €377,000. In Estepona and Marbella that median is higher, around €450,000 to €470,000, so there €300,000 puts you clearly at the lower end.
Which type of property costs under €300,000
These are mainly apartments. Among the properties up to €300,000, middle-floor and ground-floor apartments have a median asking price of about €275,000. You also find penthouses and top-floor apartments around €280,000, and a few townhouses around €262,500.
New build under €300,000 is rare: there are only 6 in our listings, mainly in Fuengirola and Mijas. If you want new build, you generally need to budget higher.
What comes on top
For resale in Andalusia, about 9 to 10% in costs comes on top of the purchase price: transfer tax, notary, land registry and lawyer. For €300,000 that is about €27,000 to €30,000, so a total budget of about €330,000.
Also account for annual costs such as IBI and community fees, which are noticeable for an apartment with a pool and garden. We lay them out for you before you bid.
How to approach it smartly
Look at towns outside the best-known names, for example the western end of the coast (Manilva, La Duquesa) or Riviera del Sol and Calahonda, and consider an apartment instead of a house. Always compare community fees and the condition of the building.
Browse our current listings, or let us make a selection for you based on your budget, preferences and use (holiday, rental or living).
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a new-build home for less than €300,000?+
That is rare. In our current listings there are only 6, mainly in Fuengirola and Mijas. Most new build is above this budget.
How much additional cost comes on top of a €300,000 property?+
For resale in Andalusia about 9 to 10%, so roughly €27,000 to €30,000, for transfer tax, notary, land registry and lawyer.
In which towns is a property under €300,000 easiest to find?+
In our listings mainly in Estepona, Fuengirola, La Duquesa, Manilva, Riviera del Sol, Calahonda and Málaga. They are mostly apartments.
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