Rents by municipality · Porto district
How much does it cost to rent in Matosinhos?
A 2-bedroom (T2) in Matosinhos let for a median €930/month on new leases in 2025, up 5.9% on 2024. It ranks 2nd of 18 municipalities in the Porto district, from most to least expensive.
- INE data 2025
- Updated October 2026
- Confidence: high
Key figures
Renting in Matosinhos in 2025
- Median rent of a T2 (2-bed, 2025)
- €930
- Median per m², T2 (2025)
- €10.94/m²
- Change 2024 → 2025
- +5.9%
- Rank in the Porto district (most to least expensive)
- 2nd of 18
Rents by size in Matosinhos (2025)
| Size | Median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² | Reference area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | €599 | €442–€786 | 15.76 | 38 m² |
| T1 (1-bed) | €914 | €674–€1,200 | 15.76 | 58 m² |
| T2 (2-bed) | €930 | €686–€1,222 | 10.94 | 85 m² |
| T3 (3-bed) | €1,111 | €819–€1,459 | 9.66 | 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 Matosinhos
- 2024€878
- 2025€930
- Q2 2026€1,048
In Q2 2026, INE recorded a median of €1,048/month for a T2 (+6.8% on Q2 2025). This quarterly series is separate and not directly comparable with the annual figures.
Matosinhos vs the Porto district and Portugal
- Matosinhos€930
- District€516
- Portugal€498
A T2 in Matosinhos rents 80.2% above the median of the Porto district and 86.7% above the national median.
Municipalities of the Porto district with similar rents
| Municipality | T2 (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | €1,085 | +7.0% |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | €816 | +10.7% |
| Maia | €736 | +10.7% |
| Póvoa de Varzim | €668 | +7.6% |
| Gondomar | €658 | +12.9% |
All municipalities in the Porto district guide.
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FAQ: renting in Matosinhos
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Matosinhos?
INE publishes the median (more robust than the average): in 2025, a T2 in Matosinhos let for €930/month on new leases, for an 85 m² reference area. Roughly half of the leases fall between €686 and €1,222.
Are rents rising in Matosinhos?
Yes: +5.9% between 2024 and 2025 for a T2. The latest figure (Q2 2026) is €1,048/month.
Is Matosinhos more expensive than the rest of the Porto district?
Matosinhos ranks 2nd of the 18 municipalities of the Porto district with data (T2, 2025). Their median is €516/month, against €930 in Matosinhos.
How much can I raise the rent in Matosinhos 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 €930, that is at most €954. 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.