Rents by municipality · Santarém district
How much does it cost to rent in Rio Maior?
A 2-bedroom (T2) in Rio Maior let for a median €510/month on new leases in 2025, up 4.5% on 2024. It sits mid-table in the Santarém district: 12th of 18 municipalities with data.
- INE data 2025
- Updated October 2026
- Confidence: high
Key figures
Renting in Rio Maior in 2025
- Median rent of a T2 (2-bed, 2025)
- €510
- Median per m², T2 (2025)
- €6/m²
- Change 2024 → 2025
- +4.5%
- Rank in the Santarém district (most to least expensive)
- 12th of 18
Rents by size in Rio Maior (2025)
| Size | Median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² | Reference area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | €258 | €186–€344 | 6.80 | 38 m² |
| T1 (1-bed) | €395 | €285–€525 | 6.80 | 58 m² |
| T2 (2-bed) | €510 | €368–€679 | 6.00 | 85 m² |
| T3 (3-bed) | €572 | €413–€761 | 4.98 | 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 Rio Maior
- 2024€488
- 2025€510
- Jul 25–Jun 26€538
Over the 12 months to Q2 2026, the median was €538/month (+5.5% vs 2025).
Rio Maior vs the Santarém district and Portugal
- Rio Maior€510
- District€527
- Portugal€498
A T2 in Rio Maior rents 3.2% below the median of the Santarém district and close to the national median.
Municipalities of the Santarém district with similar rents
| Municipality | T2 (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Salvaterra de Magos | €549 | +10.2% |
| Cartaxo | €540 | +9.5% |
| Abrantes | €514 | +15.0% |
| Coruche | €514 | +10.8% |
| Vila Nova da Barquinha | €497 | +17.8% |
All municipalities in the Santarém district guide.
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FAQ: renting in Rio Maior
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Rio Maior?
INE publishes the median (more robust than the average): in 2025, a T2 in Rio Maior let for €510/month on new leases, for an 85 m² reference area. Roughly half of the leases fall between €368 and €679.
Are rents rising in Rio Maior?
Yes: +4.5% between 2024 and 2025 for a T2. The latest figure (12 months to Q2 2026) is €538/month.
Is Rio Maior more expensive than the rest of the Santarém district?
Rio Maior ranks 12th of the 18 municipalities of the Santarém district with data (T2, 2025). Their median is €527/month, against €510 in Rio Maior.
How much can I raise the rent in Rio Maior 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 €510, that is at most €523. 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.