According to the latest report from idealista, published on 2 April 2026, the median cost was €16.4/m2, consolidating a downward trend that has lasted for three consecutive months. This value represents a decrease from the historical high of €17/m2 reached in October 2025, signalling a relief after a period of sharp increases.

Despite the overall decrease, the scenario shows great regional disparity. Rents in Lisbon remained almost stable (-0.1%).

The capital is, by far, the most expensive city to rent, at € 22/m². In contrast, Porto (-4%), Viseu (-3.9%), and Braga (-3.2%) saw significant annual decreases.

Bragança stood out, leading the increases at both the city (23.2%) and district levels, with an impressive 47.3% rise. This reflects strong demand pressure in markets that were previously more economical.

By region, the Azores lead the increases with a 8.8% rise, followed by the Centre (6.3%) and Madeira (6.1%). In contrast, the North (-4.6%) and the Algarve (-1%) were the only regions to register annual decreases.

In the ranking of districts and islands, Vila Real showed the sharpest decrease in the country (-17%), positioning itself as one of the most affordable locations, only surpassed by Guarda, which continues to be the most economical district for renting a house, with a median value of €6.2/m2.

This moderation in prices occurs in a context of greater market scrutiny, where the Idealista index removes atypical listings to ensure that the data reflects the real estate reality.

Although the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto continue to concentrate the highest values, the trend of decentralisation and adjustment in large urban centres seems to be dictating the pace of the sector at the start of 2026.