Rents by municipality · Viana do Castelo district
How much does it cost to rent in Valença?
In 2025, the median rent of a 2-bedroom (T2) in Valença was €458/month on new leases, 7.3% more than in 2024. It sits mid-table in the Viana do Castelo district: 5th of 10 municipalities with data.
- INE data 2025
- Updated October 2026
- Confidence: high
Key figures
Renting in Valença in 2025
- Median rent of a T2 (2-bed, 2025)
- €458
- Median per m², T2 (2025)
- €5.38/m²
- Change 2024 → 2025
- +7.3%
- Rank in the Viana do Castelo district (most to least expensive)
- 5th of 10
Rents by size in Valença (2025)
| Size | Median rent | Typical range¹ | €/m² | Reference area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 (studio) | €298 | €207–€409 | 7.84 | 38 m² |
| T1 (1-bed) | €454 | €316–€624 | 7.84 | 58 m² |
| T2 (2-bed) | €458 | €318–€628 | 5.38 | 85 m² |
| T3 (3-bed) | €525 | €365–€721 | 4.57 | 115 m² |
| T4+ (4-bed or more) | €549 | €381–€753 | 3.78 | 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 Valença
- 2024€427
- 2025€458
- Jul 25–Jun 26€476
Over the 12 months to Q2 2026, the median was €476/month (+3.9% vs 2025).
Valença vs the Viana do Castelo district and Portugal
- Valença€458
- District€442
- Portugal€498
A T2 in Valença rents 3.6% above the median of the Viana do Castelo district and 8.0% below the national median.
Municipalities of the Viana do Castelo district with similar rents
| Municipality | T2 (2025) | Change 2024 → 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Monção | €527 | 0.0% |
| Caminha | €517 | +4.4% |
| Ponte de Lima | €498 | +7.6% |
| Arcos de Valdevez | €426 | +5.4% |
| Vila Nova de Cerveira | €386 | −2.0% |
All municipalities in the Viana do Castelo district guide.
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FAQ: renting in Valença
What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom in Valença?
INE publishes the median (more robust than the average): in 2025, a T2 in Valença let for €458/month on new leases, for an 85 m² reference area. Roughly half of the leases fall between €318 and €628.
Are rents rising in Valença?
Yes: +7.3% between 2024 and 2025 for a T2. The latest figure (12 months to Q2 2026) is €476/month.
Is Valença more expensive than the rest of the Viana do Castelo district?
Valença ranks 5th of the 10 municipalities of the Viana do Castelo district with data (T2, 2025). Their median is €442/month, against €458 in Valença.
How much can I raise the rent in Valença 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 €458, that is at most €470. 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.