Rents by municipality · Braga district
How much does it cost to rent in Guimarães?
In 2025, the median rent of a 2-bedroom (T2) in Guimarães was €551/month on new leases, 15.0% more than in 2024. It ranks 4th of 13 municipalities in the Braga district, from most to least expensive.
- INE data 2025
- Updated October 2026
- Confidence: high
Key figures
Renting in Guimarães in 2025
- Median rent of a T2 (2-bed, 2025)
- €551
- Median per m², T2 (2025)
- €6.49/m²
- Change 2024 → 2025
- +15%
- Rank in the Braga district (most to least expensive)
- 4th of 13
Rents by size in Guimarães (2025)
| Size | Median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² | Reference area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | €360 | €240–€511 | 9.47 | 38 m² |
| T1 (1-bed) | €549 | €367–€780 | 9.47 | 58 m² |
| T2 (2-bed) | €551 | €368–€784 | 6.49 | 85 m² |
| T3 (3-bed) | €660 | €441–€938 | 5.74 | 115 m² |
¹ Between the 1st and 3rd quartile: roughly half of the new leases fall within this range. T4+ (4-bed or more): not shown, sample too small in 2025.
How T2 rents have moved in Guimarães
- 2024€479
- 2025€551
Guimarães vs the Braga district and Portugal
- Guimarães€551
- District€491
- Portugal€498
A T2 in Guimarães rents 12.2% above the median of the Braga district and 10.6% above the national median.
Municipalities of the Braga district with similar rents
| Municipality | T2 (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Esposende | €626 | +4.9% |
| Vila Nova de Famalicão | €563 | +11.3% |
| Barcelos | €538 | +9.1% |
| Amares | €501 | +32.9% |
| Vila Verde | €491 | +19.5% |
All municipalities in the Braga district guide.
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FAQ: renting in Guimarães
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Guimarães?
INE publishes the median (more robust than the average): in 2025, a T2 in Guimarães let for €551/month on new leases, for an 85 m² reference area. Roughly half of the leases fall between €368 and €784.
Are rents rising in Guimarães?
Yes: +15.0% between 2024 and 2025 for a T2.
Is Guimarães more expensive than the rest of the Braga district?
Guimarães ranks 4th of the 13 municipalities of the Braga district with data (T2, 2025). Their median is €491/month, against €551 in Guimarães.
How much can I raise the rent in Guimarães in 2027?
On a running lease, by up to 2.56% (coefficient 1.0256, Aviso n.º 24199/2026/2), with at least 30 days' written notice to the tenant. On a rent of €551, that is at most €565. Use the rent update calculator.
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Sources and methodology
Source: INE (Statistics Portugal), local housing rent statistics (periods: 2024; 2025; 12 months to Q2 2026; Q2 2026). Rents of new lease contracts, not asking prices from listings.
Method: INE publishes the median €/m² per municipality. Figures by size are Aluseg estimates: the municipality's €/m² adjusted by the NUTS III ratios by size and applied to a reference floor area (T0 38 m², T1 58 m², T2 85 m², T3 115 m², T4+ 145 m²); the range uses INE's 1st and 3rd quartile for the municipality. The quarterly series, when shown, is published by INE for the largest municipalities only. District and national medians are the median of the municipalities with data. This page is published only for municipalities with a high-confidence sample. Data extracted October 2026. More series in the Aluseg Rent Index.