Where is the highest demand for rental homes in Portugal? Lisbon and Porto outside the top 50
Living near major urban centres, where rents are more affordable, continues to be the main focus of rental searches in Portugal.
The 25 cheapest municipalities to rent a home in Portugal in 2025
A quick look at the rental map of Portugal reveals clear differences in prices across the country in the second quarter of 2025. The cost of renting a home ranges from a high of €22.2 per square metre (€/m²) in Lisbon to a low of €6.8/m² in Castelo Branco.
Lisbon long-term rentals: a guide to finding your ideal home in Portugal’s capital
Lisbon has become one of Europe’s most sought-after cities for long-term living. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning coastline, Portugal’s capital offers a high quality of life that attracts expats, digital nomads, and retirees alike.
Portugal ranks 8th for highest tourist accommodation prices in the EU
Portugal has risen from 10th to 8th place among EU countries with the highest overnight prices in 2024. It ranks 13th out of 43 countries.
Top 10 cheapest municipalities for renting a house in Portugal in 2025
There has been much discussion about the rising cost of house rentals in Portugal, with prices often seen as incompatible with family incomes. However, this reality is mainly confined to certain areas of the country, particularly in large urban centres and their outskirts.
Rent payment protection insurance: 6 tips for choosing the best option in Portugal
The best way for landlords to protect their rental income is by taking out a good rent payment default insurance. However, before doing so, it is important to understand which essential aspects the insurance should have to be effective. In this article, we explain how landlords can choose the right rent payment protection insurance, which will help mitigate risks in renting out the property to tenants.
Rental prices in Portugal continue to slow their growth
Rental prices paid by tenants in Portugal have been on a decelerating trend since the beginning of 2025.
Renting a house in Portugal: supply soars by 59% at the end of 2024
The Portuguese rental market experienced a slowdown in mid-2024, likely due to both a lack of available properties and new incentives for home purchases, such as lower interest rates or the IMT exemption for young buyers.
The 10 cheapest places to rent in Portugal in 2024
House rents in Portugal continue to rise, at a time when supply is not keeping up with the dynamic demand. However, looking at the national landscape, there are very different realities.
Demand for rent in Portugal: 32 enquiries per property listed on idealista
Although rent in Portugal has risen by 6.5% over the past year, the rental market continues to experience high demand, which is complicated by the lack of rental properties in Portugal.
Rooms for rent in Portugal: 22 enquiries for every listing on idealista
Rental prices for homes in Portugal continue to rise, making renting unaffordable for many. As a result, university students, relocated professionals, and those reorganising their family lives due to unemployment or divorce are often pushed towards the shared housing market.
Renting in Portugal: Lisbon ranks among the most profitable European capitals
House rents in Portugal continue to rise, at a faster pace than in other European markets. This makes residential rentals an attractive business for investment in our country.
Government failing on important housing issues, say homeowners in Portugal
The National Association of Property Owners (ANP) considered that the 30 measures announced by the Government for housing do not cover “truly important issues”, highlighting that regarding urban leasing “it gives the idea that there is a lack of knowledge of the matter”.
Cheap apartments for rent in Portugal: Your ultimate guide
Discovering affordable apartments for rent in Portugal is becoming a priority for many looking to enjoy the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes this diverse country offers.
Renting a house: these are the 10 cheapest towns in Portugal
Renting a house in Portugal continues to be an option for many households, given the flexibility it presents, along with the lower initial investment required compared to purchasing a home. However, rental prices continue to become much more expensive in large urban centers, putting pressure on salaries.
Group found scamming foreigners in Porto with false leases
12 people were arrested in Greater Porto on suspicion of scamming hundreds of foreigners in a fictitious rental scheme, in which, posing as property owners, they requested a deposit that could reach 2,400 euros.
Rental prices rose 5.9% per m2 in Portugal in January 2024
Portugal is mired in a housing crisis, with house prices, both for buying and renting, remaining high. Increasing supply is the solution put forward by many players in the property sector, but there are several challenges to overcome along the way.
The "1st multi-purpose residential platform in Europe" starts up in Portugal
It is called Joivy and is defined as "the first multi-purpose residential platform in Europe that combines long and short-term residential solutions with a wide range of services for owners and investors".
LA: only 13% of homeowners consider putting houses on the traditional market
The incentive to change Local Accommodation (LA) houses to traditional rentals is one of the measures provided for in the controversial Mais Habitação (More Housing) programme, which was vetoed by the President of the Republic and will be reconsidered in Parliament on 21 September 2023.
High rents keep nomads away from Lisbon - Dubai is now the destination of choice
Dubai has become the best destination for digital nomads, according to an annual study by property consultancy Savills. The city in the United Arab Emirates managed to overtake Lisbon, last year's leader in the ranking, which has since fallen to 5th place.
Renting a room: everything you need to know
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This is the first hybrid construction hotel in Portugal
Every Wednesday we present a hotel with charm. And this time to discover the first hybrid construction hotel in Portugal.
Houses for rent in Portugal: price up 6.1% in 2nd quarter
With the cost of home loans escalating, purchasing power reduced by high inflation and house still rising, more and more families are choosing to take refuge in the rental market.
Portugal 200 euro rent support payouts begin
Households that are having difficulties paying the rent of their houses will be able to count on an extra support from this week in Portugal. This is because the rent support, of up to 200 euros, detailed in Portugal's Mais Habitação (More Housing) scheme is being paid from Monday 29th May.
Long-term rentals in Portugal: Lisbon is the 3rd most expensive European city
Property for rent in Portugal is getting more and more expensive. And it is precisely in the big urban centres, like Lisbon and Porto, where you can find the highest rent in the whole country.