How much does it cost to rent in Lisbon in 2026? Prices by parish and size
26 Oct 2026
In short: on 26 October 2026 the average asking rent in Lisbon was €2,298 a month, or €24.9 per m², across 4,720 homes for rent. A one-bedroom flat (T1) costs about €1,600, a two-bedroom (T2) about €2,000.
These numbers come from the listings currently live on Idealista, Imovirtual, RE/MAX, ERA and Casa Yes. The same home posted on several portals is counted once. They are asking prices, not signed contracts.
Rent in Lisbon by size
| Type | Homes | Average rent | €/m² a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | 225 | €1,240 | €32.8 |
| T1 | 1,259 | €1,600 | €28.7 |
| T2 | 1,766 | €2,016 | €23.9 |
| T3 | 984 | €2,817 | €22.6 |
| T4 and more | 557 | €3,888 | €21.6 |
The smaller the home, the more you pay per square metre: a studio costs half as much again per m² as a T3. If you are not sure what T0 or T2 means, see our guide to Portuguese property types.
The most and least expensive parishes
Lisbon has 24 parishes (freguesias), and the price per m² differs by almost a factor of two between them.
| Parish | Homes for rent | €/m² a month | Average T1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo António | 400 | €33.1 | €2,223 |
| Misericórdia | 290 | €27.6 | €1,472 |
| Estrela | 350 | €27.2 | €1,726 |
| Santa Maria Maior | 260 | €27.2 | €1,862 |
| Avenidas Novas | 391 | €26.3 | €1,764 |
| Arroios | 426 | €25.6 | €1,584 |
| Alvalade | 300 | €22.7 | €1,546 |
| Penha de França | 189 | €22.6 | €1,234 |
| São Domingos de Benfica | 216 | €20.7 | €1,276 |
| Benfica | 160 | €20.0 | €1,218 |
| Lumiar | 251 | €19.4 | €1,431 |
| Santa Clara | 64 | €18.4 | €1,237 |
The centre (Santo António, around Avenida da Liberdade, plus Misericórdia, Estrela and the old town of Santa Maria Maior) is the most expensive. The northern parishes, Lumiar, Benfica and Santa Clara, are the cheapest. For a T1, Penha de França, Benfica and São Domingos de Benfica come in at around €1,200–1,300 a month.
Cheaper towns next to Lisbon
Many people rent just outside the city, in towns with a metro, train or ferry link to the centre:
| Municipality | Homes for rent | Average rent | €/m² a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amadora | 243 | €1,394 | €17.9 |
| Odivelas | 276 | €1,698 | €18.5 |
| Loures | 284 | €1,741 | €18.3 |
| Almada | 533 | €1,740 | €18.5 |
| Seixal | 202 | €1,633 | €16.9 |
| Barreiro | 90 | €1,254 | €15.8 |
| Oeiras | 628 | €2,392 | €21.1 |
| Sintra | 486 | €2,279 | €18.7 |
| Cascais | 1,602 | €4,223 | €27.2 |
Per square metre, Amadora, Seixal and Barreiro are roughly a third cheaper than Lisbon. Cascais, on the other hand, costs more than Lisbon itself.
Tips for renting in Lisbon
- Move fast. A rental in Lisbon stays listed for about 15 days on average; good flats at a fair price go in a few days.
- Asking prices do come down. About 13% of Lisbon rental listings have already cut their price. If a home has been listed for weeks, there is room to negotiate.
- Don't look at the same flat five times. One home is often posted on several portals, sometimes at different prices. imdice shows it once, with every source and its price history.
- Compare with the parish, not the city. €1,600 for a T1 is average for Lisbon, but expensive for Benfica and cheap for Santo António.
See every home for rent in Lisbon on one page: houses and apartments for rent in Lisbon. Sale prices are on house prices in Lisbon.