Scarcity of supply and rising rents: the reality of the real estate market in Lisbon and Porto

Rental prices have reached critical levels in Lisbon and Porto, with rents in the Porto region rising nearly 80% over the last five years. In Lisbon, average apartment prices now hover around 600,000 euros, while rental costs frequently consume over 80% of family income, with studio apartments starting at 600-700 euros and small rooms in shared housing reaching up to 1,800 euros.