Rent Prices Across Europe
Updated 15 March 2026
What does it cost to rent in Europe’s top expat destinations? We track average rents, median prices, and housing market indices weekly from Idealista, INE Portugal, HousingAnywhere, UK ONS, Eurostat, and ECB. Click any city name below for a detailed rental guide with neighborhood recommendations and tips for finding housing.
Key Takeaways
- Ponta Delgada has the lowest Median Rent/m² at €6.08 — 162% lower than Lisbon
- Lisbon is the most expensive at €15.93
- The average across all 7 cities is €9.90
- Évora and Braga are closely matched at €7.31–€7.69
What do these numbers mean?
- Median Rent/m²(per m²)
- Median monthly rent per square metre from official national statistics.
- Room(per month)
- Average monthly rent for a furnished private room.
- 1 Bedroom(per month)
- Average monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment.
- YoY Change(%)
- Year-over-year percentage change in rent prices compared to the same period last year.
- Studio(per month)
- Average monthly rent for a studio apartment.
- Eurostat Rent/m2(per m2/mo)
- Average rent per square metre per month from Eurostat city statistics (urb_clivcon). Official EU data, annual survey converted to monthly.
| City | Country | Median Rent/m² per m² | Room per month | 1 Bedroom per month | YoY Change % | Studio per month | Eurostat Rent/m2 per m2/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Country-Level Indices (11 countries)
| Country | House Price Index | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 269.35 | 2025-Q3 |
| Spain | 184.06 | 2025-Q3 |
| France | 128.54 | 2025-Q3 |
| Germany | 153.9 | 2025-Q3 |
| Netherlands | 217.61 | 2025-Q3 |
| Italy | 117.1 | 2025-Q3 |
| Czechia | 249 | 2025-Q3 |
| Austria | 169.64 | 2025-Q3 |
| Ireland | 199.46 | 2025-Q3 |
| Denmark | 155.15 | 2025-Q3 |
| Sweden | 133.67 | 2025-Q3 |