Castelo Branco – Real Estate Investment Overview

Data updated monthly.Last update:June 5, 2026
Castelo Branco district
Confidence
Medium

Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields

Market Score

53Fair
53 / 100
Investability
37
Price momentum
33
Rental demand
75
Sales demand
56

Median Sale Price

€212,500
1M
+1.2%
1Y
+37.1%
Median Sale Price
MonthMedian Sale Price
July€169,000
August€214,500
September€200,000
October€249,750
November€235,000
December€250,000
January€240,000
February€240,000
March€198,880
April€210,000
May€210,000
June€212,500

Median Rent Price

€680
1M
-3.6%
1Y
-1.5%
Median Rent Price
MonthMedian Rent Price
July€650
August€640
September€650
October€550
November€600
December€630
January€650
February€530
March€580
April€600
May€700
June€680

Gross Rental Yield

4.78%
1M
+7.1%
1Y
-27.6%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
July5.74%
August5.88%
September5.61%
October5.29%
November4.91%
December4.17%
January4.64%
February4.41%
March4.57%
April4.32%
May4.46%
June4.78%

Square meter cost

€1,740
1M
+2%
1Y
+27%
Square meter cost
MonthSquare meter cost
July€1,390
August€1,690
September€1,420
October€1,800
November€1,700
December€1,810
January€1,740
February€1,830
March€1,590
April€1,680
May€1,710
June€1,740

Market Breakdown

Listings by property size

Studio (25%)
1 bedroom (11%)
2 bedroom (23%)
3 bedroom (31%)
4+ bedroom (9%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
Studio (25%)38 listings (25%)
1 bedroom (11%)17 listings (11%)
2 bedroom (23%)35 listings (23%)
3 bedroom (31%)47 listings (31%)
4+ bedroom (9%)13 listings (9%)

Sales Activity Index

27 %

Rent Activity Index

52 %

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
Studio3%
1 bedroom6.44%
2 bedroom4.11%
3 bedroom4.68%
4+ bedroom4.89%
Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
< 30 m² apartments0%
30-40 m² apartments0%
40-50 m² apartments5.56%
50-60 m² apartments6%
60-70 m² apartments6.15%
70-80 m² apartments5.67%
80-90 m² apartments6.17%
90-100 m² apartments4.11%
100-110 m² apartments3.83%
110-120 m² apartments5.43%
120-130 m² apartments2.88%
130-140 m² apartments2.81%
140-150 m² apartments4.77%

Square meter cost

Square meter cost
CategorySquare meter cost
Studio€2,330
1 bedroom€1,600
2 bedroom€1,750
3 bedroom€1,530
4+ bedroom€1,550
Square meter cost
CategorySquare meter cost
< 30 m² apartments0
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments2180
50-60 m² apartments2040
60-70 m² apartments1600
70-80 m² apartments1470
80-90 m² apartments1700
90-100 m² apartments2000
100-110 m² apartments2240
110-120 m² apartments1480
120-130 m² apartments1920
130-140 m² apartments2230
140-150 m² apartments1520

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
Studio32
1 bedroom10
2 bedroom27
3 bedroom39
4+ bedroom11
Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
< 30 m² apartments0
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments3
50-60 m² apartments3
60-70 m² apartments10
70-80 m² apartments3
80-90 m² apartments4
90-100 m² apartments8
100-110 m² apartments14
110-120 m² apartments8
120-130 m² apartments21
130-140 m² apartments15
140-150 m² apartments5

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
Studio6
1 bedroom7
2 bedroom8
3 bedroom8
4+ bedroom2
Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
< 30 m² apartments0
30-40 m² apartments0
40-50 m² apartments2
50-60 m² apartments5
60-70 m² apartments2
70-80 m² apartments3
80-90 m² apartments3
90-100 m² apartments1
100-110 m² apartments2
110-120 m² apartments3
120-130 m² apartments2
130-140 m² apartments4
140-150 m² apartments3

Market Trends

Top submarkets

Premium
NameScoreGross YieldMedian Sale Price

Potential annual revenue

€8,160

Studio

€9,000

1 bedroom

€6,600

2 bedroom

€7,200

3 bedroom

€9,000

4+ bedroom

€11.4k

Median Sale Price

Median Sale Price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
July€79.5k€140k€175k€266k
August€79.5k€145k€214.5k€263.5k
September€111k€120k€182.5k€280k
October€89.5k€190k€252.3k€280k
November€74k€225k€249.5k€215k
December€74k€200k€295k€211.3k
January€70k€159k€287.5k€205k
February€86.3k€159k€279k€215k
March€150k€154.5k€200k€215k
April€153.8k€190k€210k€233k
May€126.3k€162.5k€192.5k€233k
June€102.5k€175k€192.5k€233k

Median Rent Price

Median Rent Price
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
July€550€600€780€900
August€500€700€850€830
September€500€650€800€750
October€500€680€750€750
November€500€670€720€750
December€490€600€740€930
January€480€600€760€900
February€500€500€800€1,200
March€550€600€780€1,200
April€530€650€900€1,200
May€490€650€750€950
June€550€600€750€950

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
July12.0519.4418.8224.63
August13.2517.2621.0326.62
September18.515.3819.0131.11
October14.9223.4628.0331.11
November12.3328.228.8823.89
December12.6527.7833.3319.03
January12.2822.0831.4218.98
February14.3826.7729.0614.93
March22.7321.4621.5114.93
April24.424.3619.4416.18
May21.5820.8321.3920.44
June15.5324.3121.3920.44

Square meter cost

Square meter cost
Month1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4+ bedroom
July€1,280€1,470€1,460€1,690
August€1,280€1,560€1,700€1,640
September€1,790€1,260€1,450€1,740
October€1,750€1,960€1,810€1,730
November€1,190€2,320€1,790€1,340
December€1,190€2,110€2,120€1,340
January€1,460€1,730€2,070€1,320
February€1,820€1,640€2,010€1,260
March€3,130€1,590€1,540€1,280
April€2,820€1,860€1,630€1,370
May€2,070€1,610€1,540€1,540
June€1,600€1,750€1,530€1,550

About Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco is a compact inland city in Portugal's central heartland, where fertile plains meet gentle hills and a river traces through a historic center. The town preserves a tangible sense of place, with medieval streets, stone facades, and a long tradition of learning and administration that roots the community in its regional role.

The local economy blends public services, education, light manufacturing, and logistics, supported by regional trade links and a steady flow of travelers and students. This mix sustains a resilient property market that mirrors evolving demand across professional, academic, and corporate activity.

Rental demand typically centers on students and faculty, local professionals, and visitors drawn to cultural heritage and outdoor experiences. Digital nomads value reliable connectivity and reasonable living costs, while long-term residents appreciate the balance of quiet neighborhoods and urban amenities.
All
4.78 %
119
31
€212,500
€680
Studio
3 %
32
6
€300,000
€750
1 Bedroom
6.44 %
10
7
€102,500
€550
2 Bedrooms
4.11 %
27
8
€175,000
€600
3 Bedrooms
4.68 %
39
8
€192,500
€750
4+ Bedrooms
4.89 %
11
2
€233,000
€950

Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.78% and property prices starting at €102,500, Castelo Branco

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Castelo Branco are €212,500, while the median rent is €680. This means that a median property in Castelo Branco will pay for itself in 26.0 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median Studio apartment: 3.00% yield, sale price €300,000, rent €750.

A median 1-bedroom apartment: 6.44% yield, sale price €102,500, rent €550.

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.11% yield, sale price €175,000, rent €600.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.68% yield, sale price €192,500, rent €750.

A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 4.89% yield, sale price €233,000, rent €950.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Castelo Branco offers yields of up to 4.79% for a median apartment. Explore Castelo Branco in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.