R5506477Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía97 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 495,000R5506477Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía97 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 495,000
R5143774Top Floor Apartment in Marbella92 m², 2 bed, 1 bath€ 435,000
R5506510Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía95 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 520,000
R5492644Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía166 m², 3 bed, 3 bath€ 1,250,000
R5396572Top Floor Apartment in Marbella96 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 399,000
R5194039Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía108 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 535,000
R5320837Top Floor Apartment in Marbella90 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 405,000
R5453467Top Floor Apartment in Marbella152 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 1,440,000
R5412400Top Floor Apartment in Marbella70 m², 2 bed, 1 bath€ 410,000
R5119780Top Floor Apartment in Río Real135 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 599,000
R5340622Top Floor Apartment in Marbella120 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 540,000
R5471794Top Floor Apartment in Marbella110 m², 4 bed, 2 bath€ 477,000
R5186044Top Floor Apartment in Marbella77 m², 1 bed, 1 bath€ 415,000
R5495887Top Floor Apartment in San Pedro de Alcántara120 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 415,000
R5336557Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús227 m², 4 bed, 3 bath€ 1,480,000
R5461540Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús154 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 1,490,000
R5461543Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús156 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 1,499,000
R5417185Top Floor Apartment in Marbella120 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 549,000
R5491285Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía80 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 425,000
R5490169Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús130 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 945,000
R5447209Top Floor Apartment in Guadalmina Alta85 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 430,000
R5365303Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús259 m², 5 bed, 4 bath€ 2,350,000
R5460187Top Floor Apartment in Marbella85 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 495,000
R5366173Top Floor Apartment in Elviria98 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 699,000
R5482321Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía91 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 495,000
R5108434Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús128 m², 2 bed, 1 bath€ 635,000
R5488201Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús300 m², 3 bed, 3 bath€ 975,000
R5374057Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía132 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 575,000
R5389927Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía100 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 520,000
R5495185Top Floor Apartment in Nueva Andalucía83 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 459,000
R4927258Top Floor Apartment in Marbella187 m², 6 bed, 2 bath€ 750,000
R5423356Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús110 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 869,000
R5378773Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús112 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 1,350,000
R5148742Top Floor Apartment in Elviria106 m², 3 bed, 2 bath€ 398,000
R5081458Top Floor Apartment in Guadalmina Alta153 m², 3 bed, 3 bath€ 529,000
R5141020Top Floor Apartment in Puerto Banús64 m², 2 bed, 2 bath€ 595,000Top floor apartments for sale in Marbella
Discover the best top floor apartments for sale in Marbella — your complete guide
This is the segment with the most misleading headline number on the site, and it is worth explaining before you read it. Counted from our listings on 9 October 2026, top floor apartments for sale in Marbella run at a median of 4,538 € per square metre across 14 comparable listings — the lowest of any apartment floor in the municipality, below the middle floor at 5,829 € and far below the penthouses at 7,668 €.
That is not because top floor apartments in Marbella for sale are undesirable. It is because the best top-floor units in Marbella are classified as penthouses and sit in their own segment, leaving this one weighted towards older blocks in the cheaper districts. Read the rate as a feature of the supply, not of the floor — and then look at what that supply actually offers.
Why buy top floor apartments for sale in Marbella?
Three reasons to buy top floor apartments for sale in Marbella, and the arithmetic is the first.
A view at the cheapest apartment rate in the municipality
The same outlook that a penthouse charges a premium for, in a flat that is classified as an ordinary apartment. For a buyer who wants the view rather than the roof terrace, Marbella top floor apartments for sale are the arbitrage in this market.
Nobody above you
No footsteps, no furniture being moved at eleven at night, no leak from a neighbour's bathroom. In a block where most flats are let short-term, this is worth more than it sounds.
And the light
Top floors take light from above as well as from the sides in many Marbella blocks, and the difference in a north-facing unit is substantial. It is also why this floor photographs well and shows better in person than the middle floors below it.
The most desirable locations for top floor apartments for sale in Marbella
With around three dozen top floor apartments for sale in Marbella the segment is small, and it concentrates in three districts.
Marbella town: most top floor apartments for sale in Marbella are here
The largest block of top floor apartments in Marbella for sale, averaging around 574,000 — well below the municipal apartment average. Older buildings behind the old town and along the Golden Mile, where lifts are the thing to check.
Puerto Banús: the top of the range
Around ten listings averaging over 1.2 million, roughly double the Marbella town figure for the same type. The marina on the doorstep, and the view that comes with height in a dense quarter.
Nueva Andalucía and the value districts
Nueva Andalucía averages around 586,000, Elviria and Guadalmina Alta lower still. Golf-side schemes with lifts, gardens and parking — the part of the segment that resells most easily.
What top floor apartments for sale in Marbella cost
The table below is counted fresh each morning from our Marbella apartment listings.
| Area | Typical | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Monteros | 11,853 € | 10,349 – 14,544 € | 11 |
| Puerto Banús | 7,637 € | 6,142 – 10,064 € | 130 |
| Marbella | 6,222 € | 4,570 – 8,118 € | 267 |
| Nueva Andalucía | 5,616 € | 4,748 – 7,175 € | 267 |
| Elviria | 5,512 € | 4,230 – 7,080 € | 96 |
| Cabopino | 5,376 € | 4,561 – 6,431 € | 23 |
| San Pedro de Alcántara | 4,973 € | 4,190 – 6,837 € | 66 |
| Río Real | 4,658 € | 3,967 – 6,917 € | 11 |
| Guadalmina Baja | 4,628 € | 3,657 – 5,885 € | 16 |
| Guadalmina Alta | 4,187 € | 3,704 – 4,375 € | 21 |
These are asking prices, not achieved sale prices. Districts with fewer than ten comparable listings are left out rather than shown as a number nobody should rely on — and in this segment that applies to most of them, which is why the municipal figure above matters more than the district rows.
Budget
Add 10 to 13 per cent for transfer tax, notary, registry and legal fees. On a 746,000-euro apartment that is 75,000 to 97,000 euros.
Size and layout
Around 125 square metres built with two or three bedrooms, the same as the middle floor average. The figure includes the covered terrace, so ask for the distribution — and ask specifically whether any roof terrace is deeded or merely used.
The roof, and why it matters on this floor
Roof repairs are a community cost, but the top floor feels a leak first and lives with the scaffolding longest. Ask when the roof was last waterproofed and whether a repair is in the community's plans. The minutes of the last two general meetings answer both.
Factors to consider with top floor apartments for sale in Marbella
Three things decide which top floor apartment in Marbella is worth buying, and the first is non-negotiable. The lift — a top floor without one is cheap for a reason and will be hard to resell. Summer heat, which depends on the roof insulation rather than on the orientation. And the view's future: check what stands in front and what may be built there, because on this floor the view is most of what you are buying.
Legalities and ownership costs
Have a lawyer check the registry entry against what you were shown, including any roof terrace or closed balcony, and whether the parking space is deeded or allocated. Then budget IBI, rubbish, community fee, insurance and non-resident income tax if this is not your main home.
Potential for rental income
A view lets better than a garden for short stays, and the top floor is quieter. A tourist licence is required, and some Marbella communities restrict short lets in their statutes — read them before you count on the income.
Tips for finding top floor apartments for sale in Marbella
Top floor apartments for sale in Marbella are a small segment with a wide quality range, which rewards patience and punishes assumptions.
Check the lift before anything else
It decides the resale, the rental audience and your own view of the flat in ten years. Everything else about a top floor apartment can be improved; the absence of a lift cannot.
Compare against the penthouses before you decide
Penthouses in Marbella run at 7,668 € per square metre — a large premium for a roof terrace. If the terrace is what you actually want, pay for it knowingly; if the view is, this page is the cheaper route to it.
Compare Marbella with Estepona and Benahavís
In Estepona the same type runs at 4,488 € per square metre over 44 listings — a larger sample than the Marbella one, which makes it the more reliable figure. In Benahavís the type barely exists. And if nothing fits today, our property alarm mails you when it does. For the whole municipality see apartments in Marbella, for the floor below middle floor apartments in Marbella.
What is the difference between a top floor apartment and a penthouse?
A top floor apartment is simply the highest flat in the block. A penthouse is a top floor unit with a substantially larger private terrace, often a roof solarium, and usually a different layout. In Marbella the price gap between the two is the largest of any pair of floors.
How much do top floor apartments in Marbella cost?
Our current listings run from about 398,000 euros to 2.35 million, with the average close to 746,000. The median per square metre stands in the text above — and it is the lowest of any apartment floor in the municipality.
Why are top floor apartments cheaper per square metre than middle floor here?
Mostly because of what is in the sample. The Marbella top-floor listings are concentrated in older blocks and in districts below the municipal average, while the trophy top-floor units are classified as penthouses and sit in their own, far dearer segment. Read the rate as a feature of the supply rather than of the floor.
How large is a typical top floor apartment in Marbella?
Around 125 square metres built with two or three bedrooms — the same as the middle floor average.
Which districts have top floor apartments for sale in Marbella?
Marbella town has the most, then Puerto Banús and Nueva Andalucía, with a handful in Elviria, Guadalmina Alta and Río Real. The segment is small — around three dozen listings at any time.
Which district is dearest?
Puerto Banús by a wide margin: the average there is roughly double the Marbella town figure for the same type. Nueva Andalucía and Marbella town sit close together well below it.
Is the top floor hotter in summer?
It can be, and the roof is the reason. Ask about the insulation and when the roof was last waterproofed — on this coast a flat roof is a maintenance item, and on the top floor it is yours to worry about first.
Is there a lift?
Check it specifically. A top floor apartment without a lift is cheap for a reason and will be harder to resell, and in older blocks near the town centre lifts are not universal.
What about the view?
It is the reason to buy this floor. Check what stands in front and what may be built there — in a terraced town the difference between a sea view and a sea glimpse is one planning decision.
What are the community fees?
Shared by participation quota, so the same as the flats below. Roof repairs are a community cost, not an owner cost, but the top floor feels a leak first — which is why the minutes of the last two meetings matter here more than usual.
Are they good for letting?
Yes, and a view lets better than a garden for short stays. A tourist licence is required, and some Marbella communities restrict short lets in their statutes.
What taxes apply when buying?
On a resale, transfer tax plus notary, registry and legal fees — roughly 10 to 13 per cent on top of the price. On a 746,000-euro apartment that is 75,000 to 97,000 euros.
How long does it take to sell one?
With three dozen on the market the competition is thin, so a correctly priced top floor apartment moves reasonably quickly. The ones that sit are those without a lift.
Can I add a solarium?
Only with a licence and the community's agreement, because the roof is communal. Where a top floor already has roof access in the deeds, that is a significant part of its value — check the registry entry rather than the sales brochure.
Is parking included?
Usually in anything built after the mid-nineties, often not in older blocks. Ask whether the space is deeded property or an allocated right.
Is Marbella dearer than Estepona for this type?
For top floor apartments the two are closer than for any other floor, and both figures stand in the text above. The Marbella sample is small, so read the comparison with that in mind.
How far is the airport?
Málaga is about 50 minutes from most of Marbella, with direct flights across Europe through the winter. Gibraltar is roughly an hour the other way.
What should I check about the roof?
When it was last waterproofed, whether a repair is in the community's plans, and whether any previous work was agreed and paid or merely discussed. The minutes answer all three.
Are these asking prices or sale prices?
Asking prices, from the listings themselves. Spain has no usable public register of achieved sale prices, so the medians are a starting point for a conversation rather than a valuation.
How do I find a reputable agent in Marbella?
Look for one who answers questions about the drawbacks of a property, works from the shared network rather than a handful of own listings, and refers you to an independent lawyer rather than their own.