If you are looking for the entry price to buy a three-bedroom flat in Rubí with a train to Barcelona, it is in listings like this one. In October 2026 the agency Ke Piso Ke Casa published on Habitaclia a 75 m² flat in the La Serreta neighbourhood for €158,000: three bedrooms, one bathroom, separate kitchen, utility room, air conditioning and, according to the listing, fully renovated and ready to move in.
Short answer: at €2,107/m² it is one of the cheapest 3-bedroom flats in La Serreta and in Rubí, and it is renovated, which avoids the works that usually come with these prices. The discount has two explanations: it is a second floor without a lift and the energy certificate is still being processed. Also watch one line in the listing: the agency’s fees are not included in the price, so the real cost is higher. For a couple or a small family on a tight budget it is one of the most sensible options in the city.
What this La Serreta flat offers for €158,000
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | €158,000 (agency fees not included) |
| Size | 75 m² |
| Price per metre | €2,107/m² |
| Bedrooms | 3 (two doubles, one single) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor | 2nd, no lift |
| Condition | Very good, fully renovated |
| Kitchen | Separate, with utility room |
| Living room | Exterior |
| Climate control | Air conditioning |
| Energy certificate | In process |
| Location | La Serreta, Rubí |
Source: Ke Piso Ke Casa listing on Habitaclia (reference 3025), checked on 10 October 2026. Details may change; always check the current listing.
Is it cheap? What was for sale in La Serreta the same day
The Habitaclia listing for La Serreta that day makes it clear: 3-bedroom flats with two bathrooms and 83-84 m² were listed between €260,000 and €269,900 (€3,095 to €3,252/m²), a 65 m² flat with a terrace for €198,000 (€3,046/m²) and a 72 m² flat for €181,000 (€2,514/m²). Only a 73 m² flat with a terrace for €158,000 matches this price, and a 127 m² flat with a lift for €180,000 beats it on space.
Conclusion: per square metre this flat sits at the bottom of the neighbourhood, and it is the only one in that range advertised as fully renovated. It is the kind of listing that sells fast, so if it fits, visit soon and bring the comparables to negotiate.
Fees not included: what it really costs
The listing warns in capital letters that the agency’s management fees are not included in the sale price. In Catalonia, when the agency works for the buyer, it is common to charge between 2 % and 3 % of the price plus VAT. For €158,000 that means an extra €3,800 to €5,700 to add before comparing with other flats. Ask for the exact figure in writing on the first call.
How much would you pay per month? Mortgage example
An indicative example with usual conditions: with 80 % financed (€126,400) over 30 years at a fixed 3 %, the payment is around €535 a month. You would need a €31,600 deposit plus purchase costs. In Catalonia the transfer tax is charged on the price (check the current rate, around 10 % for most buyers), plus notary, land registry and agency fees: allow about €18,000 more, plus the agency’s commission. In total, around €54,000 of savings to get in.
What works in its favour
- Fully renovated according to the listing: no initial works, the hardest cost to estimate in a cheap flat.
- Three real bedrooms (two doubles and a single) in 75 m², with a separate kitchen and utility room.
- Exterior living room and air conditioning, two details that matter in the Vallès in summer.
- Entry price: €2,107/m², at the bottom of the neighbourhood and the city.
What to check before making an offer
- Second floor without a lift: two flights are manageable, but they hurt resale and rule out older buyers. Ask whether the owners’ association has considered installing a lift.
- Energy certificate in process: ask to see it before signing the deposit contract; in a renovated old building it is usually E or F.
- Quality of the renovation: check the electrical installation (certificate), plumbing, windows and whether it was done with a permit.
- Agency fees: exact figure in writing and whether VAT is included.
- Technical building inspection and condition of facade, roof and downpipes.
- Owners’ association: fees up to date and approved levies.
La Serreta and Rubí: what living here is like
La Serreta is an established neighbourhood in the north of Rubí, well connected to the centre and the Sabadell road, with schools, shops and services within walking distance. Rubí has a Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat station (S1 line) with frequent trains to Sant Cugat and Barcelona (Plaça Catalunya in about 35 minutes) and quick access to the AP-7 and C-16. For anyone buying on a tight budget without giving up the train, La Serreta is one of the neighbourhoods with the most options.
Checklist before making an offer
- Land registry extract (nota simple): owner, charges and mortgages.
- Valid habitability certificate and the energy certificate as soon as it is issued.
- Invoices and certificates for the renovation: electrics, plumbing and windows.
- Owners’ association certificate: fees up to date, levies and any lift project.
- Comparables in hand: the 73 m² flat with a terrace at €158,000 and the 72 m² flat at €181,000 help you negotiate.
- Visit at different times of day to check light, noise and damp.
Frequently asked questions
Is €158,000 a good price for a 75 m² flat in Rubí?
Yes: at €2,107/m² it sits in the lowest band of the La Serreta neighbourhood, where most 3-bedroom flats were listed the same day between €2,500 and €3,250/m². The discount is explained by the second floor without a lift. In return, it is renovated.
What does it mean that fees are not included in the price?
That the agency will charge the buyer a separate commission, usually between 2 % and 3 % of the price plus VAT, that is €3,800 to €5,700 for this flat. Ask for the exact figure in writing before making an offer.
How much is the mortgage on a €158,000 flat?
With 80 % financed (€126,400) over 30 years at a fixed 3 %, the payment is around €535 a month. You need about €31,600 as a deposit plus around €18,000 in taxes and fees, on top of the agency’s commission.
Is a second floor without a lift worth it?
For a couple or a young family, yes: two flights are manageable and the price makes up for it. For older people or anyone with reduced mobility, no. Bear in mind you will have to apply the same discount when you sell.
Why is the energy certificate in process?
The seller has not yet obtained the certificate, which is mandatory to sell. Ask for it before signing the deposit contract: in renovated old buildings it is usually E or F, which points to high heating bills.
