The price of rooms for rent in shared homes rose 8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to an analysis released this Monday, April 13, by marketplace idealistic real estate.
Compared to the previous quarter, however, there was a slight decrease of 1%.
Twelve of the 19 municipalities analyzed recorded significant annual increases, with Bragança leading (+13%), followed by Funchal and Guarda (+11% each), Lisbon (+10%) and Castelo Branco (+9%). Porto (+7%), Santarém (+8%) and inland cities such as Vila Real (+6%) and Viseu (+4%) also showed increases.
In Aveiro (-9%) and Évora (-3%) prices fell, while Faro, Leiria, Portalegre and Viana do Castelo remained stable.
Lisbon continues to have the most expensive rooms, with a median of around 550 euros per month, followed by Funchal (500 euros) and Porto (450 euros).
The most accessible areas are Guarda (210 euros) and Bragança (225 euros). Several cities in the interior and coast have average prices between R$250 and R$360.
In the first three months of the year, prices showed greater stability, as eight municipalities maintained practically unchanged values.
Setúbal recorded the highest quarterly appreciation (+10%), and there were also significant increases in Funchal and Portalegre (+5% each). On the other hand, Vila Real (-5%) and Leiria (-4%) recorded the biggest monthly drops.
The study points out that renting rooms is no longer an exclusive solution for students and is increasingly sought after by young people at the beginning of their careers and by people who have difficulty covering the cost of housing on their own. This pattern contributes to sustained demand in urban centers and locations with limited supply of affordable housing.
Leave a Reply