Property for rent in Portugal

There is good news for investors in short-term rentals in Portugal (known in Portugal as AL or Alojamento Local). Despite challenges such as rising operating costs and growing regulatory uncertainty, this sector of the country’s tourism industry grew over the summer and remains stable this autumn.

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.

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.

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 paid by tenants in Portugal have been on a decelerating trend since the beginning of 2025.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.