Cheapest areas to rent in Cascais (2025): full ranking
São Domingos de Rana is the cheapest parish to rent in Cascais, at €13.10/m², 19% below the city average. At the other end, Cascais e Estoril costs €18.10/m². Below is every parish, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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The five cheapest, up close
1. São Domingos de Rana · €13.10/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €983
A residential inland parish between Cascais and Oeiras, made up of places such as Tires, Abóboda, Trajouce and Talaíde. It is the most affordable part of Cascais and close to the A5 motorway.
Good for: Families on a budget who still want Cascais schools and beaches nearby. Watch out for: Car-dependent; traffic on the roads to the A5.
2. Alcabideche · €13.56/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €1,017
The large inland parish north of Cascais town, stretching from the edge of the Sintra hills to the Estoril racing circuit and the CascaiShopping centre. It mixes villages, gated housing estates and newer apartment blocks.
Good for: More space for the money than the coast, near the Sintra hills. Watch out for: No train line; you will need a car or the bus.
3. Carcavelos e Parede · €16.84/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €1,263
Two beach towns on the Cascais line, home to Carcavelos beach, one of the most popular surf beaches near Lisbon, and the Nova SBE university campus.
Good for: Surfers, students, train to Lisbon. Watch out for: High demand from students and expats.
4. Cascais e Estoril · €18.10/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €1,358
The historic centre of Cascais and the Estoril coast: beaches, the seafront promenade, the casino and many villas. The most expensive parish in the Lisbon area outside the capital.
Good for: Beach life, families, international schools. Watch out for: Very high rents; busy in summer.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | Parish | Rent €/m² | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | São Domingos de Rana | €13.10 | −19% |
| 2 | Alcabideche | €13.56 | −16% |
| 3 | Carcavelos e Parede | €16.84 | +4% |
| 4 | Cascais e Estoril | €18.10 | +12% |
These are official figures for rents tenants actually pay. New listings usually ask more, especially in popular areas. Source: INE – Estatísticas de Rendas da Habitação ao Nível Local (2025).