THE QUIET BLUE
€ 2,300/month
2 Bedrooms Top Floor Apartment for Rent in Avenidas Novas, Lisbon
LISBON
APARTMENT
136 SQM
2 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
SILVER COAST VILLA
€15,000/month
4-Bedroom Coastal Villa to Rent in Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras
TORRES VEDRAS
VILLA
265 SQM
4 BEDROOMS
4 BATHROOMS
FANCIFUL VILLA
€15,000/month
7-Bedroom Villa to Rent in Cascais
CASCAIS
VILLA
390 SQM
6 BEDROOMS
7 BATHROOMS
PALAZZO
€3,500/month
3-Bedroom Historic Apartment to Rent in Ericeira, Mafra
ERICEIRA
APARTMENT
180 SQM
3 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
LOVELY BAY
€5,200/month
4-Bedroom Townhouse to Rent in Ericeira
ERICEIRA
TOWNHOUSE
168 SQM
4 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
ROYAL COASTAL
€4,800/month
3-Bedroom Penthouse to Rent in Ericeira, Mafra
ERICEIRA
PENTHOUSE
180 SQM
3 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
CÔTÉ SUD
€2,500/month
2-Bedroom Apartment to Rent in Ericeira, Mafra
ERICEIRA
APARTMENT
106 SQM
2 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
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How renting works in Portugal
Residential leases in Portugal follow a national framework; the practical points below are the ones that surprise tenants arriving from abroad.
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Contract and registration. Leases are in writing and the landlord registers them with the tax authority. Ask for the registered contract: it is what gives you legal protection, and what you need for a residence permit or a tax address.
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Duration. Long-term leases for permanent housing are usually signed for one year or more and renew automatically unless either party gives notice. Shorter contracts exist for temporary stays, under different rules.
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Deposit and advance rent. A deposit of up to two months' rent is standard, plus rent in advance. Anything beyond that is negotiable, not required.
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Notice. Notice periods are set by law and depend on the length of the contract; the tenant can usually leave after part of the term with several months' notice. We put the exact periods in every contract.
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What you need. A Portuguese tax number (NIF), proof of income, and identification. A guarantor is sometimes requested; a larger deposit is the usual alternative.
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Rent increases. Annual updates follow a coefficient published by the government each autumn, not the landlord's discretion.
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Energy certificate and condition report. The landlord provides the energy certificate; we produce a photographed inventory at handover so that the deposit is returned without argument.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Landlords accept proof of foreign income, savings or a remote employment contract. A NIF is required; a Portuguese bank account helps but is not mandatory.
For a well-priced apartment in Lisbon, days. Bring your documents to the first visit; good properties are not available for long.
Rarely, in long-term leases. Water, electricity, gas and internet are contracted by the tenant; condominium fees are the landlord's.
Portfolio
Properties for rent in Portugal
A small selection of apartments and houses for long-term rent, chosen with the same criteria as our sales: architecture, light, setting and a landlord who looks after the building. Most are in Lisbon; some are in the countryside or by the coast. We handle the visit, the contract and the handover, and we stay reachable after the keys. If you are moving to Portugal and need to understand how renting works here, the short guide below covers what tenants ask us most.