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.
Discover Portugal's most expensive house for rent
Renting a house in Portugal continues to place an increasing strain on family budgets.
Price of luxury homes rises globally with Lisbon leading the way
The global economic context continues to present challenges and uncertainties. However, the luxury real estate market remains resilient.
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.
Portugal's new Prime Minister plans to scrap “bad housing measures”
The Portuguese government has confirmed that it will revoke the measures of the country's Mais Habitação (More Housing) programme that it considers "wrong", including forced rentals, rent freezes and "penalising measures" for local accommodation.
The Programme of the XXIV Constitutional Government,
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.
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".
Ready-to-move-in furnished houses: a new trend landing in Portugal
A furnished and decorated home, ready to move into, is a way of adding value to a property product, whether you're buying or renting.
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
The first step towards an adult life of independence and maturity.
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.
The 10 cheapest places to rent a house in Portugal in 2023
The rental market in Portugal is getting more and more expensive. And it is, above all, in the large urban centres near the coast where rent is higher.
House rent in Portugal increased by 50% in 5 years
More and more families are choosing to rent a house in Portugal, given increasing difficulty when it comes to getting a mortgage, but rental supply is still scarce in Portugal. This is why we have seen the increase in rental prices in Portugal month after month.
Is it better to buy or rent a house in Portugal in 2023?
Thinking of moving to Portugal in 2023? But Is it better to buy or rent a house in Portugal? This is the question that many people ask when moving abroad, for example.
How Lisbon plans to lower rental prices in the city
Lisbon has announced its plan of attack to address the city's housing problem.
Portuguese Government to intervene in the real estate market with a new set of measures known as "mais habitação"
Without having managed to give an effective answer to the housing crisis, which for several reasons has been worsening in Portugal in recent years, Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has now decided to present a new plan of attack, called "Mais Habitação", which literally means "more
Rental prices in Portugal in 2022: monthly rent has increased by 42% since 2017
Renting a home has been getting more expensive in Portugal since at least 2017. In a context of supply pressure and a shortage of property for rent in Portugal, the value of rents has not stopped rising in the last five years and reached 6.25 euros per square metre (euros/m2) in the last 12 months.
Property for rent in Portugal: 19% of properties on the market less than 24h
There is a shortage of houses to rent in the residential market in Portugal, with demand outweighing the number of properties on offer.
Rent a house in the Portuguese countryside and get tax benefits
Portugal's State Budget proposal for 2023 (OE2023) foresees several changes in terms of tax benefits, namely regarding rental.
Rent in Portugal: new help on the way to support young workers
The stimulation of the rental market in Portugal is still in the Government's sights, which has in mind the creation of a mechanism of support to rents for young workers in the country.