Rents by municipality · Porto district
How much does it cost to rent in Lousada?
A 2-bedroom (T2) in Lousada let for a median €424/month on new leases in 2025, up 14.3% on 2024. It is among the most affordable municipalities of the Porto district: 14th of 18.
- INE data 2025
- Updated October 2026
- Confidence: high
Key figures
Renting in Lousada in 2025
- Median rent of a T2 (2-bed, 2025)
- €424
- Median per m², T2 (2025)
- €4.98/m²
- Change 2024 → 2025
- +14.3%
- Rank in the Porto district (most to least expensive)
- 14th of 18
Rents by size in Lousada (2025)
| Size | Median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² | Reference area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | €261 | €183–€339 | 6.86 | 38 m² |
| T1 (1-bed) | €398 | €279–€518 | 6.86 | 58 m² |
| T2 (2-bed) | €424 | €297–€552 | 4.98 | 85 m² |
| T3 (3-bed) | €455 | €319–€592 | 3.96 | 115 m² |
| T4+ (4-bed or more) | €600 | €420–€781 | 4.14 | 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 Lousada
- 2024€371
- 2025€424
- Jul 25–Jun 26€425
Over the 12 months to Q2 2026, the median was €425/month (+0.2% vs 2025).
Lousada vs the Porto district and Portugal
- Lousada€424
- District€516
- Portugal€498
A T2 in Lousada rents 17.8% below the median of the Porto district and 14.9% below the national median.
Municipalities of the Porto district with similar rents
| Municipality | T2 (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Paços de Ferreira | €472 | +17.4% |
| Santo Tirso | €467 | +16.5% |
| Paredes | €440 | +5.3% |
| Marco de Canaveses | €403 | +17.8% |
| Amarante | €390 | +11.1% |
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FAQ: renting in Lousada
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Lousada?
INE publishes the median (more robust than the average): in 2025, a T2 in Lousada let for €424/month on new leases, for an 85 m² reference area. Roughly half of the leases fall between €297 and €552.
Are rents rising in Lousada?
Yes: +14.3% between 2024 and 2025 for a T2. The latest figure (12 months to Q2 2026) is €425/month.
Is Lousada more expensive than the rest of the Porto district?
Lousada ranks 14th of the 18 municipalities of the Porto district with data (T2, 2025). Their median is €516/month, against €424 in Lousada.
How much can I raise the rent in Lousada 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 €424, that is at most €435. 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.