Cheapest areas to rent in Matosinhos (2025): full ranking
Santa Cruz do Bispo is the cheapest parish to rent in Matosinhos, at €8.27/m², 32% below the city average. At the other end, Matosinhos costs €14.29/m². Below is every parish, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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The five cheapest, up close
1. Santa Cruz do Bispo · €8.27/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €620
A small parish next to Porto airport, mostly houses and small streets. The cheapest parish in Matosinhos.
Good for: Lowest rents in Matosinhos. Watch out for: Aircraft noise; car needed.
2. Perafita · €8.53/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €640
A parish near the airport and the coast, mixing housing, industry and logistics.
Good for: Airport workers; low rents. Watch out for: Aircraft noise and industrial areas.
3. Custóias · €9.64/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €723
A residential parish on metro lines heading north from Senhora da Hora, with apartment buildings and local shops.
Good for: Metro access at lower rents. Watch out for: Few attractions; mainly residential.
4. Leça do Balio · €10.01/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €751
An inland parish known for its Gothic monastery, with residential neighbourhoods and green space along the Leça river.
Good for: Greener and calmer than the coast. Watch out for: Limited metro coverage.
5. Guifões · €10.18/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €764
A residential parish in the middle of Matosinhos, between the coast and Senhora da Hora, with apartment buildings and houses.
Good for: Central location at mid-range rents. Watch out for: Some industrial areas nearby.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | Parish | Rent €/m² | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz do Bispo | €8.27 | −32% |
| 2 | Perafita | €8.53 | −30% |
| 3 | Custóias | €9.64 | −20% |
| 4 | Leça do Balio | €10.01 | −17% |
| 5 | Guifões | €10.18 | −16% |
| 6 | Lavra | €10.64 | −12% |
| 7 | Leça da Palmeira | €11.99 | −1% |
| 8 | São Mamede de Infesta | €12.75 | +5% |
| 9 | Senhora da Hora | €13.17 | +9% |
| 10 | Matosinhos | €14.29 | +18% |
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).