Cheapest areas to rent in Sintra (2025): full ranking
Almargem do Bispo is the cheapest parish to rent in Sintra, at €7.81/m², 29% below the city average. At the other end, Queluz costs €12.34/m². Below is every parish, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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1. Almargem do Bispo · €7.81/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €586
A large rural parish in the east of Sintra, between the hills and the Odivelas border, with villages and farmland. The cheapest parish in Sintra.
Good for: Lowest rents in Sintra; space. Watch out for: Car essential.
2. Montelavar · €8.13/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €610
A small inland parish in the stone and marble area of Sintra, made up of villages such as Montelavar and Maceira.
Good for: Some of the lowest rents in Sintra. Watch out for: Far from the train line.
3. Terrugem · €8.33/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €625
A rural parish north of Sintra town, with villages, farmland and stone quarries.
Good for: Countryside near Sintra. Watch out for: Car needed; few rentals.
4. Pêro Pinheiro · €8.51/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €638
An inland town known for its marble and stone industry, surrounded by villages and quarries. Quiet and affordable.
Good for: Low rents and a quiet small-town life. Watch out for: Quarry traffic; car needed.
5. São João das Lampas · €9.08/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €681
A rural parish in the north-west of Sintra reaching down to the cliffs and beaches of Magoito and São Julião. Villages, farmland and holiday houses.
Good for: Surfers and people who want the countryside by the sea. Watch out for: Car essential; few services.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | Parish | Rent €/m² | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almargem do Bispo | €7.81 | −29% |
| 2 | Montelavar | €8.13 | −26% |
| 3 | Terrugem | €8.33 | −25% |
| 4 | Pêro Pinheiro | €8.51 | −23% |
| 5 | São João das Lampas | €9.08 | −18% |
| 6 | Casal de Cambra | €9.45 | −15% |
| 7 | Algueirão-Mem Martins | €10.82 | −2% |
| 8 | Agualva e Mira-Sintra | €11.06 | ±0% |
| 9 | Rio de Mouro | €11.18 | +1% |
| 10 | Cacém e São Marcos | €11.63 | +5% |
| 11 | Colares | €11.65 | +5% |
| 12 | Massamá e Monte Abraão | €11.68 | +6% |
| 13 | Belas | €11.80 | +7% |
| 14 | Sintra (vila) | €12.08 | +9% |
| 15 | Queluz | €12.34 | +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).