Rents by municipality · Castelo Branco district
How much does it cost to rent in Castelo Branco?
In 2025, new leases in Castelo Branco had a median rent of €5.17/m², up 5.3% on 2024. For an 85 m² T2 (2-bed), that is about €470 a month.
- Official INE data 2020–2026
- Up to Q2 2026
- Updated 11 October 2026
New lease rents, not asking prices.
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Renting in Castelo Branco
Over the 12 months to Q2 2026, the median was €5.32/m². It ranks 148th of the 247 municipalities with INE data, from most to least expensive. A T2 takes 45% of one person's median income (INE 2024): see below how to read this figure.
- An 85 m² T2 per month (estimate)
- €470
- Median rent per m² of new leases (2025)
- €5.17/m²
- Change in a year (2024 → 2025)
- +5.3%
- National rank, most to least expensive
- 148th of 247
- New leases (2025)
- 889
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Since 2020: rent in Castelo Branco and nationally
- Castelo Branco municipality
- Beira Baixa (NUTS III region)
- Portugal
Show every year's values
| Year | Castelo Branco municipality | Beira Baixa (NUTS III region) | Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.33€/m² | 3.18€/m² | 5.79€/m² |
| 2021 | 3.57€/m² | 3.43€/m² | 6.31€/m² |
| 2022 | 3.81€/m² | 3.61€/m² | 6.88€/m² |
| 2023 | 4.31€/m² | 4.09€/m² | 7.62€/m² |
| 2024 | 4.91€/m² | 4.61€/m² | 8.47€/m² |
| 2025 | 5.17€/m² | 4.79€/m² | 9.29€/m² |
Between 2020 and 2025, the median in Castelo Branco went from €3.33/m² to €5.17/m² (+55.3%). Nationally, the change over the same period was +60.4%.
The latest figures
| Period | Castelo Branco | Change in a year | New leases | Portugal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2025 | €5.17/m² | +5.3% | 889 | €9.29/m² |
| 12 months to Q1 2026 | €5.34/m² | +9.0% | 834 | €9.50/m² |
| 12 months to Q2 2026 | €5.32/m² | +6.4% | 863 | €9.76/m² |
Each 12-month row pools four quarters of leases; the change compares with the same 12 months a year earlier.
Size and floor area
What does it come to for your floor area?
Estimated median rent
€440
Typical range: €310 – €585
€5.17/m² × floor area (INE median of all sizes, 2025); range: 1st and 3rd quartile (€3.66/m² to €6.91/m²). The table below adjusts the €/m² to each size: larger homes cost less per m².
Monthly rent from T0 to T4
| Size | Reference area | Estimated median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 or T1 (studio, 1-bed) | 48 m² | €365 | €260 – €490 | 7.62 |
| T2 (2-bed) | 85 m² | €470 | €335 – €630 | 5.53 |
| T3 (3-bed) | 115 m² | €555 | €395 – €745 | 4.84 |
| T4+ (4-bed or more)² | 145 m² | min. €555 | – | 3.83 |
Aluseg estimate: median €/m² (2025) adjusted by the gap between sizes INE measures in the region (Beira Baixa) and multiplied by a reference floor area. INE does not publish monthly rent by size at municipality level.
¹ Between INE's 1st and 3rd quartile of €/m²: roughly half of the new leases fall in this range.
² Times the reference area, the €/m² INE measures for this size would give a rent below the smaller size (INE pools every T4 or larger home, big homes with a low €/m²), which is not what the market charges. We show the plausible minimum (the smaller size's value), with no range, instead of a misleading number.
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Rent and income
How much of income does rent take? The case of Castelo Branco
An 85 m² T2 in Castelo Branco against the median income of the people who live in the municipality. Each bar is the rent of a T2 as a % of the median income of one person, of a couple, or of average gross earnings.
Rent of an 85 m² T2 (Aluseg estimate from INE data, new leases, 2025)€470/month
- One person on the median income€1,048/month, after income tax, 202445%
- A couple (two median incomes)€2,096/month, after income tax, 202422%
- Average earnings of an employee€1,295/month, gross, by workplace, 202436%
- 35%: the limit used in the extraordinary rent support (Decree-Law 20-B/2023) and in IHRU programmes (official figure).
- 40%: INE/Eurostat housing-cost overburden threshold (indicative: it is defined on household disposable income).
Among all municipalities with data
Castelo Branco ranks 97th of 254 municipalities, ordered from the lowest to the highest weight of a T2 rent in one person's median income. Median municipality: 50%.
How to read this figure
- Income per person, not per household. We set the rent of a T2 against the median income of one person; the couple bar shows two median incomes. It is not the rent-to-income ratio of a specific household.
- Different years. The rent is 2025 and the income is 2024.
- Rent of new leases. An older lease, with yearly updates, may have a different rent.
- Median income after income tax (INE, 0012757): declared gross income minus the income tax due, per taxpayer and place of residence. It is net of income tax but still gross of social-security contributions, and includes pensioners.
- Average monthly earnings (INE, 0012656): employees, gross and by workplace, not by residence.
- Reference lines. 35% is an official figure (extraordinary rent support and IHRU programmes); 40% is the INE/Eurostat threshold, only indicative here. We do not draw other lines as if they were official.
Jobs and economy
Jobs and economy in Castelo Branco
Unemployment and activity come from the 2021 Census (a snapshot of April 2021, not today's rate); companies and employees are 2024 figures.
- 5.7%Unemployment rateCensus 2021 · median municipality: 6.9%
- 43.9%Activity rateCensus 2021, resident population · median municipality: 44.1%
- 6,422Companies seated in the municipality2024 · 9,893 employees (by workplace, 2024)
- Primary 3.2%
- Secondary 22.2%
- Tertiary 74.6%
Primary: farming, fishing, forestry. Secondary: industry and construction. Tertiary: trade and services.
What drives the local economy
Firms in the municipality had 14,406 persons employed in 2024 and a turnover of 1,284 million euros (INE). Through its Open Doors initiative the municipality showcases industrial-zone firms: Centauro (refrigeration components), Dinefer (wiring production equipment for the automotive sector), EFM (furniture and carpentry), Mecalbi (heat-shrink equipment), Movaço (industrial handling), Practiline (plastic products) and A. Pires Lourenço (ham, self-described as the largest Portuguese producer). Headcounts are not given in the sources.
Source: INE (2021 Census; integrated business accounts; MTSSS/GEP, Quadros de pessoal). The municipality median is the median of the values of municipalities with data, not population-weighted.
Schools and education
Schools and education in Castelo Branco
Non-university schools and pupils in the 2024/2025 school year, higher education in the municipality, and residents' education in the 2021 Census.
- 45Non-university schoolsPublic and private, 2024/2025 · 8,068 pupils
- 5Higher-education institutions2025/2026 · 4,224 students enrolled
- 22.1%Residents with a higher-education degreeCensus 2021, all ages · median municipality: 14.0%
Schools by level
- 27Pre-school1,222 pupils
- 23Primary (1st cycle)2,024 pupils
- 5Lower secondary (2nd cycle)994 pupils
- 8Lower secondary (3rd cycle)1,726 pupils
- 6Upper secondary1,981 pupils
A school offering several levels counts once per level, so the levels do not add up to the total.
Higher education and local offer
IPCB has six higher schools: Agrarian, Applied Arts, Education, Health Dr. Lopes Dias, Management and Technology. In October 2025 its president cited over 5,000 students. IPCB is refurbishing two student residences and building a new one with 152 beds.
Source: INE, from DGEEC/DGES (schools, pupils, higher education) and the 2021 Census (education).
Commuting and mobility
Commuting and mobility in Castelo Branco
2021 Census data on residents' trips to work and school.
- 14.9 minAverage commuting timeCensus 2021, workers and students · public transport 29 min, car 15 min
- 7.6%Work or study in another municipalityCensus 2021, % of residents · median municipality: 17.2%
- 9.0%Come in to work or studyCensus 2021, relative to the resident population · median municipality: 10.9%
- Car or other private transport 70.9%
- Public transport 6.0%
- On foot 22.8%
Connections and transport
In July 2026 the Secretary of State for Infrastructure said he expected to reopen the line in September or October. Regional trains ran between Vila Velha de Ródão and Castelo Branco and Intercity trains between Lisboa Santa Apolónia and Abrantes. Check the current status on the CP site.
Source: INE, 2021 Census (commuting). It does not cover remote work or leisure trips.
Demography
Who lives in Castelo Branco
INE data: 2021 Census (population and foreign residents) and 2025 estimates (age and ageing).
- 52,272ResidentsCensus 2021 · −6.8% vs 2011 · 41 per km² (2025)
- 48.7 yearsMedian age2025 · median municipality: 48.4 years
- 236.5Ageing index2025, people 65+ per 100 aged 0-14 · median municipality: 221.4
- 3.4%Residents of foreign nationalityCensus 2021 · 3,819 with a residence permit in 2023 · median municipality: 2.8%
Source: INE (2021 Census; annual population estimates; AIMA, via INE). The ageing index is the number of people aged 65+ per 100 aged 0-14.
What it is for
What is Castelo Branco for?
Castelo Branco is in the Beira Baixa and had 53,342 residents in 2024 (INE). Firms in the municipality had 14,406 persons employed in 2024, about 53% of the region (INE). The Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco has six higher schools and over 5,000 students. The Beira Baixa line links the city to Entroncamento and Covilhã but has been partly suspended since the February 2026 storms. The industrial zone hosts refrigeration, wiring, furniture, ham and plastics firms. The municipal calendar includes the Beiras AirShow, Sabores de Perdição, the Municipal Youth Week and Christmas in Castelo Branco.
Who tends to rent
- Estudantes do ensino superior politécnico
- Trabalhadores das empresas da Zona Industrial
Aluseg editorial research (11 October 2026), with official sources listed at the end of the page.
Areas
Areas of Castelo Branco at a glance
A neutral description of each area, with verified facts. It is neither a ranking nor a recommendation of where to rent.
Zona Industrial de Castelo Branco
Reúne empresas como a Centauro, a Dinefer, a EFM, a Mecalbi, a Movaço, a Practiline e a A. Pires Lourenço, divulgadas pelo município.
Centro Cívico e Largo do Município
Acolhem o Sabores de Perdição e o mercadinho de Natal, que se estende pela Avenida Nuno Álvares.
Parque Urbano da Cruz do Montalvão
É o local da Semana Municipal da Juventude, com feira de emprego e jovens empreendedores.
The area descriptions are in Portuguese, the language of the sources.
Calendar
Events and festivals in Castelo Branco
Ordered by their usual month. Dates change every year: always check the official website before planning.
- In May
Beiras AirShow
Air show at the Castelo Branco municipal aerodrome, free entry. The 2025 edition ran from 16 to 18 May.
Source - In early September
Sabores de Perdição
Food, crafts and regional products festival at the Centro Cívico. The 2026 edition was scheduled for 3 to 6 September.
Source - In September, every two years
International Arts and Crafts Biennial
Municipal initiative at the Centro de Cultura Contemporânea de Castelo Branco. The 2026 edition was scheduled for 4 and 5 September.
Source - In September
Municipal Youth Week
Nine days of activities at the Cruz do Montalvão urban park, with a jobs fair, book fair and band contest. In 2025 it ran from 12 to 21 September.
Source - In December
Christmas in Castelo Branco
Christmas market, lights, concerts and an ice rink. In 2025 the festivities ran from 5 to 28 December.
Source
Under way
Projects and plans under way
Public news and plans, each with its source. They may change and are not rent forecasts.
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Castelo Branco vs its region, Portugal, Lisbon and Porto
The median rent in Castelo Branco is 44.3% below the national median and 7.9% above the median of the Beira Baixa region.
| €/m² (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 | 85 m² T2 (estimate) | Last 12 months (Q2 2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco | €5.17/m² | +5.3% | €470 | €5.32/m² |
| Beira Baixa (NUTS III region) | €4.79/m² | +3.9% | €435 | €4.93/m² |
| Portugal | €9.29/m² | +9.7% | €785 | €9.76/m² |
| Lisboa municipality | €16.89/m² | +3.6% | €1,420 | €17.43/m² |
| Porto municipality | €14.13/m² | +7.0% | €1,065 | €14.48/m² |
Region and country values as published by INE (not averages of municipalities).
Nearby
Other municipalities in the Castelo Branco district
From the same district, starting with the same sub-region. INE figures: median rent per m² of new leases.
- Vila de Rei€4.39/m²
- Sertã€4.35/m²−2.2%T2 ≈ €395/month · 192nd of 247 nationally
- Proença-a-Nova€3.64/m²−6.9%T2 ≈ €330/month · 216th of 247 nationally
- Vila Velha de Ródão€3.50/m²+1.4%T2 ≈ €320/month · 224th of 247 nationally
- Penamacor€3.33/m²
- Idanha-a-Nova€3.21/m²−17.3%T2 ≈ €290/month · 234th of 247 nationally
- Fundão€4.79/m²+11.7%T2 ≈ €415/month · 165th of 247 nationally
DistrictCastelo Branco district guide10 municipalities with INE data
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FAQ: renting in Castelo Branco
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Castelo Branco?
INE publishes the median €/m² (more robust than the average): €5.17/m² (2025). For an 85 m² T2, that is about €470/month, and roughly half of the leases fall between €335 and €630. For another size, use the floor-area calculator.
Are rents rising in Castelo Branco?
Yes: +5.3% between 2024 and 2025. Over the 12 months to Q2 2026, the median was €5.32/m² (+6.4% on the same period a year earlier). Since 2020, the cumulative rise is +55.3%.
Is Castelo Branco expensive compared with the rest of Portugal?
Castelo Branco ranks 148th of the 247 municipalities with INE data in 2025. Its median is 44.3% below the national median (€9.29/m²) and 7.9% above the median of the Beira Baixa region (€4.79/m²).
How many leases are signed in Castelo Branco?
INE counted 889 new residential leases in Castelo Branco (2025) and 863 over the 12 months to Q2 2026. Every median on this page is based on them.
How much can I raise the rent in Castelo Branco 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. The market rate only applies to a new lease. Use the rent update calculator.
How much of income does a T2 rent take in Castelo Branco?
An 85 m² T2 (about €470/month in 2025) equals 45% of one person's median income in Castelo Branco (€1,048/month after income tax, INE 2024) and 22% of two median incomes. It is not a household rent-to-income ratio. How to read this figure.
What higher education is there in Castelo Branco?
The Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, with six higher schools and over 5,000 students in October 2025.
Is there a train to Castelo Branco?
The Beira Baixa line serves the city but has been partly suspended since February 2026. In July the government expected to reopen it in September or October.
When is Christmas in Castelo Branco?
In December. In 2025 the festivities ran from 5 to 28 December, with a market, concerts and an ice rink.
Sources and methodology
Source: INE (Statistics Portugal), Estatísticas de Rendas da Habitação ao nível local (Metodologia 2026) (indicators 0014773, 0014772, 0014711, 0014696, 0014707, 0014706, 0014704). Rents of new lease contracts declared to the Tax Authority, not asking prices from listings. Years 2020 to 2025; last-12-month series up to Q2 2026.
What is an Aluseg estimate: monthly rent by size (median €/m² × INE ratio by size × reference area) and the floor-area calculator. Every other figure is INE's, unchanged. A value INE does not publish (too few leases) shows as n/p and is never filled in by us.
Maps: administrative boundaries from CAOP 2025, Direção-Geral do Território (Portugal), CC BY 4.0, simplified by Aluseg.
Data extracted from the INE API on 11 October 2026. Download every value as CSV · Aluseg Rent Index
Local indicators on this page: INE, which republishes data from the Tax Authority, MTSSS/GEP, DGEEC/DGES and AIMA. The year is the data's, not the page's. The rent of a T2 and its comparison with income are Aluseg estimates built from these figures.
- Income: median income after income tax per taxpayer, 2024 (0012757); average gross monthly earnings, 2024 (0012656)
- Jobs: unemployment rate (Census 2021), 2021 (0012328); activity rate (Census 2021), 2021 (0012317); companies by municipality of seat, 2024 (0014061); employees by workplace, 2024 (0012648); employment by sector (Census 2021), 2021 (0014636)
- Schools: non-higher-education schools, 2024/2025 (0012585); non-higher-education pupils, 2024/2025 (0012424); higher-education institutions, 2025/2026 (0012597); students enrolled in higher education, 2025/2026 (0012591); residents with higher education (Census 2021), 2021 (0012316); schools by level, 2024/2025 (0012584)
- Mobility: average commuting time (Census 2021), 2021 (0012331); public-transport commuting time, 2021 (0012393); private-transport commuting time, 2021 (0012394); residents leaving the municipality (Census 2021), 2021 (0012322); people entering the municipality (Census 2021), 2021 (0012321); commuting mode (Census 2021), 2021 (0013346); public transport, 2021 (0013347); walking, 2021 (0013345)
- Demography: resident population (Census 2021), 2021 (0014584); population change 2011-2021, 2021 (0012272); population density, 2025 (0013189); median age, 2025 (0013043); ageing index, 2025 (0012909); foreign-national residents (Census 2021), 2021 (0012314); foreign nationals with a residence permit, 2023 (0013219)
Local text (areas, events, projects): Aluseg editorial research of 11 October 2026, using official sources and established press only. Sources: ine.pt, cm-castelobranco.pt, cm-castelobranco.pt (2), cm-castelobranco.pt (3), cm-castelobranco.pt (4), centerofportugal.com, cm-castelobranco.pt (5), cm-castelobranco.pt (6), cm-castelobranco.pt (7), cm-castelobranco.pt (8), cm-castelobranco.pt (9), cm-castelobranco.pt (10), cm-castelobranco.pt (11), cm-castelobranco.pt (12), ipcb.pt, ipcb.pt (2), observador.pt.
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