AI Picks: Hidden Gems in Setúbal Rentals (August 2025)
Even in Setúbal’s district mixed rental market, some flats stand out as true “hidden gems” — affordable and unusually popular with tenants. REPA highlights where demand was strongest in September 2025 — and why these listings outperformed.
The market at a glance
The Setúbal rental market sits between Lisbon’s scale and Porto’s affordability. With just over 1,200 active listings, it remains smaller in absolute size but reveals a very distinctive profile: strong supply of T2–T3 flats for families, plus a significant stretch of large T3+ houses.
What stands out is the tension between affordability and demand. The few flats under €1,000 go viral, while family-sized homes above €2,500 still attract stable interest. This contrast makes Setúbal both a budget-sensitive market and a premium family destination at the same time.
Flats in Setúbal (Sep 2025)
In September 2025, we observed the following split of flat rentals in Setúbal:
| Type | Listings |
|---|---|
| T0 | 32 |
| T1 | 187 |
| T2 | 338 |
| T3 | 253 |
| T4+ | 51 |
| Total | 861 |
👉 Almost 40% of all flats are T2s, making them the backbone of the rental supply.
👉 T1s also represent a meaningful share, reflecting steady demand from students, singles, and couples.
👉 Larger T3–T4 flats exist, but they’re clearly outnumbered by smaller units.
💡 What this means: if you are searching for a family flat in Setúbal, you’ll mostly be choosing between T2 and T3. If you’re after a T1, competition might be higher given the smaller supply.
🔎 Our next step: explore houses, which show a very different profile.
Houses in Setúbal (Aug 2025)
Here’s how active rental houses were distributed in August 2025:
| Type | Listings |
|---|---|
| T0 | 3 |
| T1 | 26 |
| T2 | 67 |
| T3 | 104 |
| T4+ | 140 |
| Total | 340 |
👉 Houses skew larger: 72% are T3+, a family-oriented profile.
👉 Detached and semi-detached homes dominate, often with gardens, pools, or outdoor spaces.
💡 What this means: Setúbal houses are not really for singles — they target families looking for more space.
🔎 Our next step: dive into the price distribution for T2s flat and for T3+ houses, to see whether affordability still exists — or if families are being pushed firmly into the €1,000+ bracket.
T2 flats: price distribution
| Price Range | Listings |
|---|---|
| under €1,000 | 42 |
| €1,000–1,499 | 191 |
| €1,500–1,999 | 82 |
| €2,000–2,999 | 23 |
| €3,000+ | 0 |
👉 Nearly 60% of T2s sit between €1,000–1,499.
👉 Just 12% of T2 stock remains under €1,000 — scarce and highly competitive.
👉 Above €2,000, only a handful of listings exist — mostly modern builds or near the coast.
💡 What this means: the affordable segment under €1,000 is almost gone, which explains why those few listings go viral.
🔎 Our next step: check which specific T2 flats in September 2025 gained the most attention.