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    Loft for rent near the Sea

    Barceloneta . Calle del Mar - Metro Barceloneta

    Property ID TAB2MAR23
    28 m2
    1 Bedroom
    1 Bathroom
    1st Floor with stairs
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      1.895€

      Spacious 3 bedroom apartment for rent

      Eixample Sant Antoni . Calle Tamarit - Metro Sant Antoni

      Property ID TA21ITAM91
      85 m2
      3 Bedrooms
      2 Bathrooms
      2nd Floor with lift
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        1.595€

        Apartment for rent: big and charming

        Gotico . Calle Carabassa - Metro Liceu

        Property ID TAP1ENC90
        110 m2
        2 Bedrooms
        1 Bathroom
        Balcony
        1st Floor with stairs
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          1.495€

          Big and spacious 3 bedroom apartment for rent

          Sant Marti . Rambla de Guipúscoa - Metro Sant Martí

          Property ID TA13DGUI396
          97 m2
          3 Bedrooms
          1 Bathroom
          Balcony
          1st Floor with lift
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            4.995€

            Simply stunning 4 bedroom and 4 bathrooms apartment for rent

            Eixample derecha . Carrer d'Aragó - Metro Passeig de Gràcia

            Property ID TA4ARA435
            287 m2
            4 Bedrooms
            4 Bathrooms
            Balcony
            5th Floor with lift
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              1.800€

              Stunning 2 bedroom and 2 bathrooms close to the beach

              Barceloneta . Carrer Marqués de la Quadra - Metro Barceloneta

              Property ID TA42MAQ312
              65 m2
              2 Bedrooms
              2 Bathrooms
              Balcony
              4th Floor with lift
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                1.095€

                Bright 1-bedroom apartment with stylish comfort

                Raval . Carrer d'En Botella - Metro Sant Antoni

                Property ID TA32ENB1121
                57 m2
                1 Bedroom
                1 Bathroom
                3rd Floor with lift
                Wifi included in rent
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                  1.895€

                  Harmonious and spacious apartment for rent

                  Eixample Sant Antoni . Carrer de Villarroel - Metro Urgell

                  Property ID TA54VIL513
                  69 m2
                  3 Bedrooms
                  2 Bathrooms
                  5th Floor with lift
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                    1.850€

                    Spacious 3 bedroom apartment with balcony for rent

                    Poble Sec . Plaça de las Navas - Metro Poble Sec

                    Property ID TA32LAN512
                    105 m2
                    3 Bedrooms
                    2 Bathrooms
                    Balcony
                    6th Floor with lift
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                      8.000€

                      Impressive 3 bedroom apartment with breathtaking terrace for rent

                      Corts . Carrer de la Nau Santa Maria - Metro Maria Cristina

                      Property ID TAEA92NASM537
                      190 m2
                      3 Bedrooms
                      3 Bathrooms
                      Terrace
                      9th Floor with lift
                      Wifi Fiber 1GB
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                        Spacious 2-Bedroom apartment with lift access in Sants

                        Sants . Carrer de Quetzal - Metro Santa Eulàlia

                        Property ID TA41QUE540
                        53 m2
                        2 Bedrooms
                        1 Bathroom
                        4th Floor with lift
                        Wifi included in rent
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                          1.450€

                          Lovely 2 bedroom apartment with parquet flooring for rent

                          Sants . Passatge de Serra i Arola - Plaça de Sants

                          Property ID TC12SEIA546
                          63 m2
                          2 Bedrooms
                          1 Bathroom
                          1st Floor with stairs
                          Wifi included in rent
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                            Unique and charming 2 bedroom apartment with balcony for rent

                            Born . Carrer de Sant Pere Més Baix - Metro Jaume I

                            Property ID TA11SAPMB543
                            73 m2
                            2 Bedrooms
                            1 Bathroom
                            Balcony
                            2nd Floor with stairs
                            Wifi Fiber 600MB
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                              1.145€

                              Ideal 1 bedroom apartment near the beach

                              Barceloneta . C. de Sevilla - Metro Barceloneta

                              Property ID TA34SEV536
                              29 m2
                              1 Bedroom
                              1 Bathroom
                              Balcony
                              3rd Floor with stairs
                              Wifi included in rent
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                                Beautiful 3 bedrooms apartment with stunning views for rent

                                Corts . Carrer de Numància - TRAM Numància

                                Property ID TAEB92NUM553
                                85 m2
                                3 Bedrooms
                                1 Bathroom
                                Balcony
                                10th Floor with lift
                                Wifi Fiber 600MB
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                                Short term apartment rental in Barcelona

                                 

                                LOCA BARCELONA is a well-established Barcelona-based real estate agency that specializes in short-term apartment rental. With over ten years of industry experience and the most extensive catalogue of quality flats in Barcelona, you can be sure to receive outstanding property management service from the team at LOCA BARCELONA.

                                Why choose a short term-rental flat in Barcelona?

                                 

                                There are many reasons you might want to rent in Barcelona short term. Perhaps you’re in the city on a business trip, or maybe you’re studying in this beautiful Spanish beach destination. Alternatively, an apartment rental in Barcelona short term can make a great holiday home if you’re not a fan of hotels.

                                There are lots of benefits to choosing a Barcelona apartment to rent short term over other property types. For example:

                                • When you rent an apartment short term in Barcelona, you can choose to stay in the neighbourhood you most prefer.
                                • A short-term rental apartment in Barcelona usually works out to be considerably cheaper than booking a hotel room, especially if you are staying for longer than two weeks.
                                • An apartment or flat gives you much more space than a hotel room. You’ll also have a broader range of facilities and equipment, such as a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, central heating for the winter and AC for the summer.
                                • An apartment or flat also feels more homely and comfortable than a hotel room.

                                Find short-term apartment rentals in Barcelona

                                It is becoming increasingly popular to rent in Barcelona short term, and thus, more competitive. However, this doesn’t mean that finding your ideal temporary home is difficult. Using a trustworthy estate agent like LOCA BARCELONA will help you find a suitable apartment with no stress endured.

                                LOCA BARCELONA has a wide range of flats and apartments in the central districts of the city. What’s more, all their Barcelona short term apartment rentals come furnished and stocked with high-quality goods. Therefore, you can rest assured that you will have everything you need and won’t need to buy any furnishings yourself.

                                So, what type of apartments can you rent in Barcelona short term? LOCA BARCELONA has apartments of all sizes with different amenities to best fit your needs and preferences.

                                Students short-term rentals

                                Those studying at university in this beautiful city can enjoy living in Barcelona’s bustling central districts. Barceloneta, El Born, and Gotico are all right in the centre of the action and offer an abundance of well-equipped studios perfect for your student needs.

                                Vacation apartments

                                If you’re visiting Barcelona on vacation, you might like to stay in the city centre too. You’ll find plenty of small flats in Barceloneta, El Born, and Gotico that are great for couples. If you are travelling with children, you can look further afield in Gracia, Sagrada Familia, where you can rent a large family home for your stay.

                                Business travellers

                                There are also plenty of short-term rental apartments in Barcelona for business travellers, such as penthouses in Eixample. Short term rental works out cheaper than booking a hotel room and will allow you to live more like a local than a tourist. What’s more, renting a penthouse or apartment will give you more space. Plus, the decor and furnishings generally feel more homely, which is always appreciated when you’re far from home.

                                Barcelona apartments for rent short term

                                However long you plan to stay, the team at LOCA BARCELONA will listen to unique requirements. They will then work with you to find a fabulous apartment to rent in Barcelona short term.

                                The company’s extensive rental portfolio includes flats for monthly rentals as well as 6-month and 1-year contracts. Plus, the sales team has rigorously chosen all properties to ensure they offer their clients the highest quality temporary homes in the city.

                                Furthermore, the great thing about many of the monthly rentals is that they can be rolling contracts. Therefore, should you decide to extend your stay, you can do it hassle-free.

                                Locabarcelona

                                LOCA BARCELONA is a real estate services company founded more than 15 years ago in Barcelona. We are a multilingual team at your disposal ready to meet your accommodation needs in Barcelona, whether for a rental or apartment purchase.
                                Customer service oriented, our team strives to provide an exceptional service that goes beyond satisfying the expectations of our tenants and landlords. We are available, invested and honest.

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