Apartments for rent in the Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample

Why should you rent an apartment in the Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample?

LOCA BARCELONA has a wide selection of apartments for rent in the Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample. Thanks to LOCA BARCELONA’s unique selection, you can easily find spacious and modern 2-bedroom apartments for rent. The Eixample has a variety of apartments with balconies that are considered the most luxurious in Barcelona.  

This neighborhood is the most western part of the Eixample district. In fact, it is the new Eixample Esquerra neighborhood, the other neighborhood being the oldest part of the Eixample district. Thus, the Eixample district is divided into 6 neighborhoods: Eixample Dreta, Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample, Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample, Fort Pienc, Sagrada Familia and Sant Antoni. The Eixample is known for being a pleasant and friendly residential neighborhood. Walking around the neighborhood, you can observe the modernist architectural style that characterizes many of the buildings in this area. 

The Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample neighborhood shares its borders with the neighborhoods of Sant Antoni, Montjuic and Les Corts. Thus, in addition to being part of the central neighborhoods of Barcelona, it is close to important areas of the city. The area also attracts many students, as it is home to a large number of Barcelona’s universities, such as the EAE Business School or the Escola Industrial and the Instituto Escola del Treball de Barcelona. To study in a quiet place, you can go to the Esquerra de l’Eixample library located in the new part of this neighborhood. 

If you are with your family, the neighborhood has green spaces suitable for young children. One of the main parks in the neighborhood is Joan Miro Park. This large park is the ideal place for the neighborhood’s residents to relax, stroll or play sports outdoors. In the past, the municipal slaughterhouse was located here. The side of the park runs along Tarragona street. Between this park and Plaça Espanya, you can do your shopping in the Arenas de Barcelona shopping center. These former arenas were transformed into a shopping center in 2011. The Arenas de Barcelona offers a breathtaking view of the city from the top floor. 

If you choose to rent an apartment in the Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample, you will be near the cultural center La Model: This building is a former prison that was renovated in 2017 to become a place that offers exhibitions and guided tours of the monument. 

What are the advantages of renting an apartment in Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample?

Living in the Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample neighborhood means living in a pleasant and central residential area. The neighborhood is very well connected by public transportation, including the L5, L3 and L1 subway lines. 

The Eixample is a neighborhood added to Barcelona long after the city was founded. It was the architect and engineer Ildefons Cerda who imagined the extension of the city with the creation of this gridded neighborhood. This organization in the form of a grid brings a certain simplicity to the movements from street to street. It also creates a certain amount of sunshine thanks to the openness of the streets. 

It is interesting to consider that Nova Esquerra is located a few minutes walk from the Sants train station. This train station handles most of the international departures, but also the national ones. 

If you are convinced that Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample is an area that could be of interest to you for renting an apartment in Barcelona, do not hesitate to contact our experts.