When you’re exploring homes for rent in Madrid, especially for a short time, the most cost-effective way to furnish your apartment is with second-hand furniture. Luckily, Madrid's one of the best cities in Spain to go vintage furniture hunting, thanks to its selection of quality second-hand furniture shops.

From unique pieces to enliven your room to big furniture items to fill up an unfurnished apartment, you can save a lot of money by buying quality second-hand furniture. Discover where you can shop the best second-hand furniture in Madrid in this list!

Furnishing your rental apartment in Madrid

From the get-go, renting a furnished apartment sounds cheaper and easier to settle in. Yet, furnished apartments have higher rent prices and deposit. Instead, you can rent an unfurnished apartment and decorate it with second-hand furniture for your taste, all while paying lower rent, and deposit and avoiding losing your deposit for damage. On top of this, if you're leaving Madrid, you can re-sell the second-hand furniture to the shop, and they'll come to pick it up.

Top 5 vintage shops for second-hand furniture in Madrid

Lagur Madrid

• Address: Galerias Piquer local 39, El Rastro de
• Opening hours: Friday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / Tuesday: 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lagur Madrid is one of the best second-hand furniture shops in Madrid. The items here don’t feel like used furniture even though most of the antiques are from the 20th century. That’s because the owner handpicks almost all of the furniture and puts a great deal into their care.

They’ve got a wide selection of furniture, from chairs and tables to designer pieces and unique vintage items. You can shop from this store to buy big staple pieces like a comfortable sofa or one-of-a-kind mirror.

Rastro Betel

• Address: in various locations
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. / Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rastro Betel is a charity organization that gathers used furniture to give them a second life. They have multiple locations where you can shop for second-hand furniture, ranging from sofas and chairs to lamps and plant pots. They also have an online shop where you can browse dozens of items. Plus, you can sell them your old furniture by filling out the form on their website and they’ll come to pick it up.

La Recova

• Address: Chueca and El Rastro neighborhoods
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. / Saturday: 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

La Recova is a second-hand furniture brand selling unique and iconic pieces ranging from mini tables and chairs to ceramics and porcelain table-wear. Located in 2 neighborhoods of Madrid, the insides of the shops are tastefully decorated, resembling an actual furniture store. The owners, Luis and Africa, manage their stores with the motto “quality does not have to be at odds with a reasonable price”. Both the stores are conveniently close to metro stations, so you can easily carry your purchases home using public transportation.

Bonanza Belvis

• Address: Gutierre de Cetina, 9
• Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bonanza Belvis has a rich selection of second-hand furniture and home appliances in very good condition. Plus, they offer a 3 month's warranty for washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens. Before visiting their store, check their online furniture catalog to see the prices of the items.

They're also happy to buy your furniture and pick it up from your house for a very low fee.

El Trastero Universal

• Address: C.Bastero, 10
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Perhaps one of the most affordable shops on this lists El Trastero Universal. This second-hand furniture store has a mix of furniture and decorative items. Every week new pieces for all tastes and all colors arrive at the Universal Trastero store. They also do painting and upholstering. So if they don't have the color, padding, or fabric you like, they can likely change it for you! The inside is a bit disorganized and feels like an actual vintage shop; you’ll have to dig deep to find the best pieces. Here, prices vary: you can find well-preserved cute chairs for €30 and a vintage louvered filing cabinet for €150.

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