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Barcelos – Real Estate Investment Overview

Data updated monthly.Last update:May 3, 2026
Braga district
Confidence
Medium

Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields

Market Score

65Fair
65 / 100
Investability
37
Price momentum
50
Rental demand
68
Sales demand
82

Median Sale Price

€268,500
1M
-0.2%
1Y
+27.9%
Median Sale Price
MonthMedian Sale Price
June€225,000
July€239,990
August€245,000
September€255,000
October€255,000
November€255,000
December€245,000
January€255,000
February€260,000
March€265,500
April€269,000
May€268,500

Median Rent Price

€1,100
1M
+10.3%
1Y
+42.9%
Median Rent Price
MonthMedian Rent Price
June€850
July€830
August€980
September€800
October€900
November€900
December€850
January€830
February€800
March€950
April€1,000
May€1,100

Gross Rental Yield

4.88%
1M
+2.4%
1Y
+11%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
June4.42%
July4.39%
August4.61%
September4.34%
October4.54%
November4.53%
December4.79%
January4.64%
February4.36%
March4.65%
April4.76%
May4.88%

Square meter cost

€2,170
1M
-1%
1Y
+7.8%
Square meter cost
MonthSquare meter cost
June€1,970
July€1,980
August€2,030
September€2,130
October€2,110
November€2,120
December€2,210
January€2,310
February€2,320
March€2,370
April€2,190
May€2,170

Market Breakdown

Listings by property size

Studio (71%)
1 bedroom (3%)
2 bedroom (12%)
3 bedroom (12%)
4+ bedroom (1%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
Studio (71%)143 listings (71%)
1 bedroom (3%)7 listings (3%)
2 bedroom (12%)25 listings (12%)
3 bedroom (12%)24 listings (12%)
4+ bedroom (1%)2 listings (1%)

Sales Activity Index

32 %

Rent Activity Index

45 %

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
Studio5.93%
1 bedroom0%
2 bedroom4.36%
3 bedroom5.25%
4+ bedroom3.69%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments0%
30-40 m² apartments0%
40-50 m² apartments0%
50-60 m² apartments0%
60-70 m² apartments4.48%
70-80 m² apartments6%
80-90 m² apartments4.3%
90-100 m² apartments3.88%
100-110 m² apartments5.77%
110-120 m² apartments4.42%
120-130 m² apartments4.98%
130-140 m² apartments4.51%
140-150 m² apartments0%

Square meter cost

Square meter cost
CategorySquare meter cost
Studio€2,150
1 bedroom€3,200
2 bedroom€2,950
3 bedroom€2,100
4+ bedroom€1,760
Square meter cost
CategorySquare meter cost
< 30 m² apartments4500
30-40 m² apartments4260
40-50 m² apartments4520
50-60 m² apartments3360
60-70 m² apartments2880
70-80 m² apartments3610
80-90 m² apartments2740
90-100 m² apartments2660
100-110 m² apartments2430
110-120 m² apartments2370
120-130 m² apartments2120
130-140 m² apartments2200
140-150 m² apartments2110

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
Studio136
1 bedroom7
2 bedroom16
3 bedroom20
4+ bedroom1
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments1
30-40 m² apartments2
40-50 m² apartments6
50-60 m² apartments9
60-70 m² apartments6
70-80 m² apartments11
80-90 m² apartments4
90-100 m² apartments8
100-110 m² apartments14
110-120 m² apartments21
120-130 m² apartments25
130-140 m² apartments12
140-150 m² apartments13

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
Studio7
1 bedroom0
2 bedroom9
3 bedroom4
4+ bedroom1
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments0
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments0
50-60 m² apartments0
60-70 m² apartments1
70-80 m² apartments1
80-90 m² apartments2
90-100 m² apartments2
100-110 m² apartments1
110-120 m² apartments3
120-130 m² apartments2
130-140 m² apartments1
140-150 m² apartments0

Market Trends

Top submarkets

Premium
NameScoreGross YieldMedian Sale Price

Potential annual revenue

€13.2k

Studio

€16.2k

2 bedroom

€10.8k

3 bedroom

€14.3k

4+ bedroom

€12k

Median Sale Price

Median Sale Price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June€185k€222.5k€266.5k€290k
July€185k€225k€270k€325k
August€181k€225k€275k€325k
September€180.5k€245k€280k€325k
October€185k€250k€275.5k€325k
November€185k€245k€275k€325k
December€182k€245k€276.0k€325k
January€183k€255k€295k€325k
February€178k€260k€273k€325k
March€180k€265k€270k€320k
April€181.5k€255k€281.5k€320k
May€160k€247.5k€271.3k€325k

Median Rent Price

Median Rent Price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June€630€850€900--
July€630€830€1,000--
August€560€1,050€990€1,100
September€600€830€950--
October€610€1,100€1,000--
November€700€900€900--
December€630€900€980--
January€750€850€1,200€1,500
February€730€850€830€1,200
March€680€900€1,450€1,200
April--€850€1,400€1,100
May--€900€1,190€1,000

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June24.6721.8124.68--
July24.6722.7322.5--
August26.8117.8623.1524.62
September25.0724.7524.56--
October25.1718.9422.96--
November22.0222.6925.46--
December24.2722.7523.47--
January20.332520.4918.06
February20.4625.4927.5822.57
March22.2224.5415.5222.22
April--2516.7624.24
May--22.9219.0427.08

Square meter cost

Square meter cost
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
June€2,680€2,160€1,860€1,720
July€2,720€2,120€1,880€1,890
August€2,740€2,210€1,930€1,890
September€2,820€2,450€2,000€1,810
October€2,890€2,430€2,040€1,810
November€2,760€2,450€2,040€1,810
December€2,800€2,450€2,030€1,800
January€3,000€2,550€2,060€1,800
February€2,780€2,520€2,070€1,910
March€3,000€2,410€1,960€1,870
April€3,130€2,550€1,890€1,940
May€3,200€2,950€2,100€1,760

About Barcelos

Barcelos is a mid-sized town in the Braga district of northern Portugal, set in the fertile Minho plain with rolling hills and a river valley shaping its geography. Its historic center preserves medieval streets, bridges, and a longstanding tradition of pottery and crafts. Its economy rests on a mix of crafts, agriculture, light manufacturing, and regional services, supported by good road links and proximity to larger cities. The town benefits from tourism tied to its craft heritage, market days, and a growing service sector that supports residents and visitors. Rental demand tends to follow the rhythm of local life: students and university staff seeking convenient homes, professionals commuting to nearby Braga or Porto, and visitors who linger in historic districts. Digital nomads are drawn to affordable, well-connected living, while tourism-focused stays create seasonal activity in the town center.
All
4.88 %
180
21
€268,500
€1,100
Studio
5.93 %
136
7
€273,000
€1,350
1 Bedroom
-- %
7
--
€160,000
--
2 Bedrooms
4.36 %
16
9
€247,500
€900
3 Bedrooms
5.25 %
20
4
€271,250
€1,190
4+ Bedrooms
3.69 %
1
1
€325,000
€1,000

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.88% and property prices starting at €160,000, Barcelos

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Barcelos are €268,500, while the median rent is €1,100. This means that a median property in Barcelos will pay for itself in 20.3 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median Studio apartment: 5.93% yield, sale price €273,000, rent €1,350.

A median 1-bedroom apartment: --% yield, sale price €160,000, rent --.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.36% yield, sale price €247,500, rent €900.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 5.25% yield, sale price €271,250, rent €1,190.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 3.69% yield, sale price €325,000, rent €1,000.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Braga district