What are the best ways to find an apartment?

[tillieeze]

Hello! This is quite a loaded question, just wanted to preface.

I'm moving to Barcelona next year and looking for the best ways to find an apartment. I'll be visiting a few times before then, but would like to know if I should contact an agent and which ones come recommended? I'd also like to come in with a few rental prospects found online... are there reputable sites with listings?

It's not mandatory to live in the city of Barcelona. A place on the outskirts no more than 30 minutes away by metro would be ideal.

Any sites would be of help. I've found a few, but they are dated back to 2010 or 2012...and times have changed since then.

[Creixell]

Hello Tillie,
That question depends on budget...
The posher options are: Sant Cugat del Vallés and Sant Just Desvern.
If you prefer something more linked to the nature: Vallvidrera or Corbera or Les Planes.
Two big cities that pretty well connected too are Sabadell and Terrassa.
By the sea you have Castelldefels or any of the small towns between Badalona and Mataro.
Many options... My personal choice: Sant Cugat for sure.

Cheers.

[tillieeze]

Hi Creixell,

Thank you so much for your response. I'll do some research into these places. Hoping others can give insight to realtors in Barcelona, but your advice has been a great start!