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IESE Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Navarra and was founded in 1958. Its Barcelona campus, located at Avinguda Pearson 21 in the leafy hills of Pedralbes, is the school's flagship and welcomes around 1,000 MBA, Executive MBA and Executive Education participants each year, alongside the Madrid, New York, Munich and São Paulo locations. Consistently ranked among the top three business schools in the world by the Financial Times, IESE is renowned for its full-time MBA, its case-method teaching approach inspired by Harvard Business School, and a global alumni network of more than 60,000 leaders across 130 countries.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here is the available accommodation in Barcelona and the average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Barcelona | +5,500 | 711 € |
| Apartments in Barcelona | +2,400 | 2,026 € |
| Studios in Barcelona | +900 | 1,400 € |
| Residences in Barcelona | +250 | 1,139 € |
These four neighbourhoods sit closest to the IESE campus on Avinguda Pearson and combine quiet streets with easy access to the city centre:
In these four neighbourhoods around IESE, Spotahome lists more than +200 properties. Every unit is fully furnished and ready to live in from your first day in Barcelona.
IESE delivers most of its programmes in English and is especially well known for its 19-month full-time MBA, the EMBA and the senior management programme PADE. The campus on Avinguda Pearson hosts more than 4,500 executives annually for short open programmes, while the North Campus near Tibidabo recently expanded teaching, residence and event facilities. IESE was the first European school to offer an MBA programme in English in 1964 and remains a Jesuit institution committed to ethical leadership and global perspective.
IESE has exchange agreements with more than 35 of the world's leading business schools, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD and HKUST, allowing MBA students to spend a term abroad through the international exchange programme. Beyond the campus, Barcelona offers a vibrant lifestyle for IESE students: hikes up to Tibidabo, dinners in Gràcia, sailing classes at Port Olímpic, and direct flights to dozens of European cities for weekend getaways. More info on opportunities is available through IESE's MBA Exchange page.
The Avinguda Pearson 21 campus sits at the upper end of Pedralbes and is well connected with the city:
Most IESE students choose neighbourhoods in upper Barcelona for the closest commute and the highest quality of life.
Prices vary by property type. The table below shows the range of average prices in Pedralbes, Sarrià, Sant Gervasi - La Bonanova and Les Corts according to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026.
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 660 € - 850 € | 143 |
| Studio | 1,088 € - 1,900 € | 7 |
| Whole apartment | 2,345 € - 3,680 € | 97 |
The most popular option for solo MBA students is a room in Barcelona, while couples or families generally prefer whole apartments. Bills are included in most listings, so the headline price is what you actually pay.
Start your search at least three months ahead of your programme start. The MBA intake in August and the EMBA cohort in October generate strong demand for upper-Barcelona apartments. Spotahome lets you book online from anywhere, which means you can secure the property before flying in.
Every listing on Spotahome is verified before publication: photos, descriptions and amenities are reviewed. If the apartment doesn't match the listing when you arrive, report it within the first 24 hours and our team will help with mediation, relocation or alternative solutions.
The deposit is typically one to two months of rent and is held by the landlord. On listings tagged "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds you directly if the landlord doesn't return the deposit within three months of move-out and you've met the contract terms. There are also deposit-free listings, easy to filter in the search.
No. You only need a valid ID or passport, proof of student or worker status, and a payment method. After the booking is accepted, the landlord may request proof of income and a direct debit authorisation to finalise the contract.
The monthly rent on Spotahome always includes rent, IBI property tax and community fees. Utilities such as electricity, water, gas and Wi-Fi are included in many listings but vary by property.
Read the listing description carefully to see exactly what is covered.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for IESE students because it offers:
Spotahome has been helping students find accommodation since 2014, and more than 200,000 have already booked with us.
