Rents by municipality · Lisbon district
How much does it cost to rent in Sintra?
A 2-bedroom (T2) in Sintra let for a median €894/month on new leases in 2025, up 10.0% on 2024. It sits mid-table in the Lisbon district: 7th of 16 municipalities with data.
- INE data 2025
- Updated October 2026
- Confidence: high
Key figures
Renting in Sintra in 2025
- Median rent of a T2 (2-bed, 2025)
- €894
- Median per m², T2 (2025)
- €10.52/m²
- Change 2024 → 2025
- +10%
- Rank in the Lisbon district (most to least expensive)
- 7th of 16
Rents by size in Sintra (2025)
| Size | Median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² | Reference area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | €507 | €379–€634 | 13.33 | 38 m² |
| T1 (1-bed) | €773 | €579–€967 | 13.33 | 58 m² |
| T2 (2-bed) | €894 | €670–€1,118 | 10.52 | 85 m² |
| T3 (3-bed) | €1,177 | €881–€1,472 | 10.23 | 115 m² |
| T4+ (4-bed or more) | €1,418 | €1,062–€1,774 | 9.78 | 145 m² |
¹ Between the 1st and 3rd quartile: roughly half of the new leases fall within this range.
How T2 rents have moved in Sintra
- 2024€813
- 2025€894
- Q2 2026€1,000
In Q2 2026, INE recorded a median of €1,000/month for a T2 (+9.3% on Q2 2025). This quarterly series is separate and not directly comparable with the annual figures.
Sintra vs the Lisbon district and Portugal
- Sintra€894
- District€856
- Portugal€498
A T2 in Sintra rents 4.4% above the median of the Lisbon district and 79.5% above the national median.
Municipalities of the Lisbon district with similar rents
| Municipality | T2 (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Amadora | €1,031 | +6.4% |
| Odivelas | €1,009 | +7.3% |
| Loures | €934 | +8.5% |
| Mafra | €861 | +10.5% |
| Vila Franca de Xira | €850 | +7.3% |
All municipalities in the Lisbon district guide.
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FAQ: renting in Sintra
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Sintra?
INE publishes the median (more robust than the average): in 2025, a T2 in Sintra let for €894/month on new leases, for an 85 m² reference area. Roughly half of the leases fall between €670 and €1,118.
Are rents rising in Sintra?
Yes: +10.0% between 2024 and 2025 for a T2. The latest figure (Q2 2026) is €1,000/month.
Is Sintra more expensive than the rest of the Lisbon district?
Sintra ranks 7th of the 16 municipalities of the Lisbon district with data (T2, 2025). Their median is €856/month, against €894 in Sintra.
How much can I raise the rent in Sintra 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 €894, that is at most €917. Use the rent update calculator.
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.