Cheapest areas to rent in Vila Franca de Xira (2025): full ranking
Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz is the cheapest parish to rent in Vila Franca de Xira, at €9.19/m², 13% below the city average. At the other end, Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho costs €10.91/m². Below is every parish, cheapest first, with what a typical flat costs.
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The five cheapest, up close
1. Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz · €9.19/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €689
Alhandra and the hills behind it, with a riverside walk along the Tagus.
Good for: River walks and lower rents. Watch out for: Industry along the river.
2. Castanheira do Ribatejo e Cachoeiras · €10.34/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €776
The northern parishes around Castanheira do Ribatejo, with villages and new housing near the A1.
Good for: Space and newer homes. Watch out for: Further from Lisbon.
3. Vila Franca de Xira · €10.55/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €791
The riverside town of Vila Franca de Xira, with its bullfighting tradition, Tagus promenade and train station.
Good for: Town life by the river, direct trains. Watch out for: About 40 minutes to Lisbon by train.
4. Vialonga · €10.61/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €796
Vialonga, the southernmost parish, close to Loures and the A1/A9 junctions, with housing estates and logistics parks.
Good for: Close to Lisbon by road. Watch out for: No train station of its own.
5. Póvoa de Santa Iria e Forte da Casa · €10.71/m² · 2-bedroom ≈ €803
Póvoa de Santa Iria and Forte da Casa, dense commuter towns on the train line just north of Lisbon.
Good for: Short train ride to Lisbon. Watch out for: High-rise estates.
All areas, cheapest first
| # | Parish | Rent €/m² | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alhandra, São João dos Montes e Calhandriz | €9.19 | −13% |
| 2 | Castanheira do Ribatejo e Cachoeiras | €10.34 | −2% |
| 3 | Vila Franca de Xira | €10.55 | ±0% |
| 4 | Vialonga | €10.61 | +1% |
| 5 | Póvoa de Santa Iria e Forte da Casa | €10.71 | +2% |
| 6 | Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho | €10.91 | +4% |
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).