Lisbon Flats by Demand: Most Contacted in Sep 2025
Lisbon’s rental market is pricey, but in September the most contacted listings weren’t luxury: demand clustered in T0–T2 flats at just €600–€900.
Lisbon’s rental market is often described as expensive and competitive. But when you look at where tenants actually reached out in September 2025, a very different picture emerges.
Imagine this: while the average T2 flat in Lisbon is listed for €2 274, the T2s that received the most tenant contacts last month were offered at €800.
The same holds for T1s and studios — most contacted listings were €650–€750, far below the averages of €1 701 (T1) and €1 288 (T0).
This isn’t just about clicks or curiosity. Contacts reflect serious tenant interest — the moment when someone actually reaches out to the landlord or agent.
Key Insights
- Average engagement is minimal: The typical flat gained fewer than +5 new contacts during the whole month.
- Demand clusters far below market averages: The most contacted flats were priced at €650–€800, 2–3× cheaper than average city rents.
- Small units dominate: T0–T2 flats captured nearly all of the strongest jumps in engagement.
Top Flats by Contact Growth (Sep 2025)
| Title | Location | Price | Contacts (Sep first → last) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 flat for rent in Rua Norte Júnior | Marvila — Lisbon | €800 | 293 → 813 | +520 |
| T1 flat for rent in Rua Engenheiro Quartin Graça, 37 | Santa Clara — Lisbon | €700 | 916 → 1 311 | +395 |
| T2 flat for rent in Rua do Benformoso, 238 | Mouraria — Castelo — Lisbon | €800 | 1 695 → 1 981 | +286 |
| T1 flat for rent in Travessa do Guarda-Jóias, 26 | Boa Hora — Ajuda — Lisbon | €700 | 164 → 427 | +263 |
| T0 studio flat for rent in Beco da Bempostinha, 4 | Pena — Arroios — Lisbon | €650 | 2 758 → 2 993 | +235 |
What It Means for Renters
Most flats barely moved in terms of demand. But the few that were priced well below average attracted outsized attention.
- Negotiation power: These hotspots of demand suggest that if you’re looking for an affordable Lisbon rental, competition will be intense.
- Watch the margins: Properties outside the traditional high-demand neighborhoods (like Marvila or Ajuda) are where engagement surged.
- Signals for the market: While landlords list high, tenants are signaling clearly — they want affordable, smaller units.
Opportunity Alert
Yes, most listings in Lisbon are still out of reach for many households. But September showed that real demand lives in the €600–€900 range. Flats in this segment don’t just sit online — they get calls, messages, and offers.
If you’re house-hunting, these are the listings to watch closely — and to act fast before someone else grabs them.