{"id":5196,"date":"2025-05-26T17:58:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/?p=5196"},"modified":"2025-07-03T17:26:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T15:26:16","slug":"rent-flat-with-or-without-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/rent-flat-with-or-without-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is better, to rent a furnished or unfurnished flat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>If you are looking for a flat in Madrid for a limited period of time &#8211; be it for work, studies, an internship or a temporary move &#8211; you have probably considered renting a <strong>furnished flat.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But is it really worth it, what advantages does it offer over an unfurnished flat, and how can you avoid those poorly maintained flats that look more like a storage room than a home?<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In this article we tell you <strong>everything you need to know before you make your decision<\/strong>, and explain why Proinca&#8217;s furnished flats may be just what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><strong>For whom is renting with furniture intended?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A furnished flat <strong>is rented with the essential furniture already included<\/strong>: bed, sofa, dining table, chairs, wardrobes, electrical appliances&#8230; In some cases, even textiles, kitchenware and decorative elements are included.<\/p>\n<p>This type of housing is especially aimed at those who are not looking for a long-term rental or simply do not want to invest in furniture. It is ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professionals on secondment for temporary work.<\/li>\n<li>Master&#8217;s, Erasmus or internship students.<\/li>\n<li>Young couples in transition.<\/li>\n<li>Newcomers to Madrid who do not want to buy furniture yet.<\/li>\n<li>Those who are moving for works in their usual home or for separations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"398\" alt=\"it is better to rent a furnished flat\" title=\"it is better to rent a furnished flat\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rent-with-furniture.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rent-with-furniture-200x114.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rent-with-furniture-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rent-with-furniture-600x341.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rent-with-furniture.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2>Advantages of renting a furnished flat in Madrid<\/h2>\n<p>Renting a furnished flat allows you to settle in from the first day without complications. It is a comfortable, flexible and very convenient option if you come to Madrid for a season or prefer not to invest in furniture and appliances.<\/p>\n<p>\u2665 We have talked in detail about these advantages in this other blog article:<br \/>\n\u2192<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/advantages-rent-furnished-apartment-in-madrid\/\"><u>Advantages of renting a furnished flat in Madrid.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What should you consider to make sure you don&#8217;t make a mistake when renting a furnished flat?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Not all furnished flats are the same.<\/strong> Sometimes the label \u2018furnished\u2019 hides a poorly maintained flat with outdated or uncomfortable furniture. That is why, before signing a contract<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the flat or ask for a real video.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the furniture is in good condition.<\/li>\n<li>Check that there is enough storage space.<\/li>\n<li>Ask if they include electrical appliances and what their condition is.<\/li>\n<li>In short: look for a flat where you can really live well, not just \u2018survive\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/furnished-rental-flats-and-apartments-in-Madrid\"><u>Discover here what Proinca&#8217;s furnished flats in Madrid are like.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"renting with furniture avoids furnishing the whole flat\" title=\"renting with furniture avoids furnishing the whole flat\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/furnish-flat-complete.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/furnish-flat-complete-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/furnish-flat-complete-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/furnish-flat-complete-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/furnish-flat-complete-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/furnish-flat-complete.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2>Furnished flats in Madrid with charm and comfort: Proinca&#8217;s proposal<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a flat to stay in, but you don&#8217;t want to give up feeling at home, Proinca&#8217;s furnished flats are just what you need. Cosy spaces, tastefully decorated and designed for you to live comfortably from the first day, without complications or surprises.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/property-flats-search-engine\/\"><u>Look here for Proinca&#8217;s furnished flats in Madrid.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You will feel right at home!<\/p>\n<p>At Proinca we know that, even if you are just passing through, you deserve to feel at home. That is why each furnished flat is designed to offer you functionality with maximum comfort, creating spaces that transmit wellbeing from the very first moment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Careful design and functional furniture<\/strong><br \/>\nOur Home Staging team works on every detail to make each home cosy, aesthetic and practical. We combine design and interior decoration with the aim of transforming each flat into a pleasant and balanced space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ready to move in<br \/>\n<\/strong>You won&#8217;t need anything more than your suitcase. Everything is ready for you to move in without complications, with a fully equipped kitchen, complete furniture and everything in very good condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeling at home from the first day<\/strong><br \/>\nWe want our tenants to be happy in our flats. That&#8217;s why we prioritise comfort and a well-cared atmosphere that invites you to stay, even if it&#8217;s only for a short period of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/rental-of-parking-garage-spaces-in-madrid\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"if you are looking for parking space for rent in madrid visit flatsmadridproinca.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"if you are looking for parking space for rent in madrid visit flatsmadridproinca.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/banner-proinca-rental-parking.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/banner-proinca-rental-parking-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/banner-proinca-rental-parking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.flatsmadridproinca.com\/madridfansblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/banner-proinca-rental-parking.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>When is it worth renting furnished?<\/h2>\n<p>Not all profiles need a furnished flat, but if you are in one of these situations, the answer is clear: yes, it is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 You are going to live in Madrid for less than a year.<br \/>\n\u2705 You want to avoid the cost and effort of furnishing from scratch.<br \/>\n\u2705 You are looking for a comfortable and well-equipped flat from day one.<br \/>\n\u2705 You don&#8217;t want to make a long-term commitment.<br \/>\n\u2705 You care about the quality of the furnishings and the general condition of the flat.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>What&#8217;s involved in furnishing an entire flat?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are considering renting an unfurnished flat in order to furnish it from scratch on your own, you should be clear about all the implications: not only financial, but also logistical and practical. In many cases, especially if your stay is temporary, it can become an unnecessary burden.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High initial investment<\/strong><br \/>\nTo furnish a flat you need much more than a bed and a sofa. You need the basic furniture (table, chairs, cupboards), electrical appliances, kitchenware, textiles, lamps and even small details such as coat racks, waste bins or blinds. Even if you opt for a simple decoration, the initial investment can easily exceed 5,000 euros.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time and effort<\/strong><br \/>\nBeyond the financial cost, there is the time you will have to spend comparing prices, coordinating deliveries, assembling furniture and dealing with unforeseen events. For days or even weeks, the flat will not be completely habitable, which complicates your adaptation to the new city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-term commitment<\/strong><br \/>\nFurnishing a home makes sense if you are going to settle down for several years. But if your stay in Madrid is for temporary reasons &#8211; work, studies, internships, separation or renovation of your home &#8211; it probably does not make sense to make an investment that you are not going to amortise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Problems at the end of the rental period<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you leave, you will have to decide what to do with all the furniture. Are you going to sell it? Give it away? Hire a collection service? In addition to the effort, you may have to take on extra costs if you can&#8217;t find a simple solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Renting a furnished flat in Madrid is worthwhile if you value comfort, flexibility and time. Just make sure you choose a flat with guarantees. 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