Castelo Branco district Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Data updated monthly.Last update:September 3, 2026
Portugal
Confidence
Medium

Castelo Branco district market overview: score, prices and rental yields

Market Score

60Fair
60 / 100
Investability
48
Price momentum
14
Rental demand
85
Sales demand
83

Median asking price

€190,000
1M
+0.9%
1Y
+26.7%
Median asking price
MonthMedian asking price
October 2025€185,000
November 2025€191,000
December 2025€195,000
January 2026€200,000
February 2026€193,000
March 2026€170,000
April 2026€176,670
May 2026€183,330
June 2026€190,000
July 2026€190,000
August 2026€188,250
September 2026€190,000

Median monthly rent

€650
1M
0%
1Y
0%
Median monthly rent
MonthMedian monthly rent
October 2025€550
November 2025€600
December 2025€610
January 2026€600
February 2026€600
March 2026€600
April 2026€590
May 2026€590
June 2026€580
July 2026€640
August 2026€650
September 2026€650

Gross Rental Yield

4.72%
1M
+2.2%
1Y
-17.5%
Gross Rental Yield
MonthGross Rental Yield
October 20254.46%
November 20254.37%
December 20254.12%
January 20264.19%
February 20264.28%
March 20264.82%
April 20264.77%
May 20264.71%
June 20264.65%
July 20264.73%
August 20264.62%
September 20264.72%

Median price per m²

€1,860
1M
-1%
1Y
+45.3%
Median price per m²
MonthMedian price per m²
October 2025€1,680
November 2025€1,710
December 2025€1,810
January 2026€1,830
February 2026€1,820
March 2026€1,700
April 2026€1,750
May 2026€1,800
June 2026€1,840
July 2026€1,900
August 2026€1,880
September 2026€1,860

Market Breakdown

Property listings (2,796 for sale)

Top submarket

66
Gross Rental Yield
4.74 %
Median asking price
€188k
Median monthly rent
€630

Gross Rental Yield

Gross Rental Yield
CategoryGross Rental Yield
2 bedroom4.8%
3 bedroom4.68%

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
CategoryMedian price per m²
2 bedroom€2,030
3 bedroom€1,640

Number of listings for sale

Number of listings for sale
CategoryNumber of listings for sale
2 bedroom106
3 bedroom135

Number of listings for rent

Number of listings for rent
CategoryNumber of listings for rent
2 bedroom28
3 bedroom33

Market Trends

Listings by property size

2 bedroom (44%)
3 bedroom (56%)
Listings by property size
CategoryListings by property size
2 bedroom (44%)134 listings (44%)
3 bedroom (56%)168 listings (56%)

Sales Activity Index

15-54%
Sales Activity Index
MonthSales Activity Index
October 202521%
November 202528%
December 202529%
January 202615%
February 202620%
March 202654%
April 202647%
May 202639%
June 202632%
July 202618%
August 202628%
September 202626%

Rent Activity Index

34-59%
Rent Activity Index
MonthRent Activity Index
October 202545%
November 202543%
December 202559%
January 202644%
February 202646%
March 202649%
April 202647%
May 202645%
June 202644%
July 202634%
August 202643%
September 202643%

Median asking price

Median asking price
Month3 bedroom
October 2025€215k
November 2025€220k
December 2025€269k
January 2026€245k
February 2026€240k
March 2026€190k
April 2026€193.3k
May 2026€196.7k
June 2026€200k
July 2026€200k
August 2026€207.5k
September 2026€205k

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent
Month3 bedroom
October 2025€780
November 2025€750
December 2025€800
January 2026€790
February 2026€750
March 2026€750
April 2026€760
May 2026€760
June 2026€770
July 2026€800
August 2026€750
September 2026€800

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)

Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
Month3 bedroom
October 202523.12
November 202524.44
December 202528.02
January 202625.93
February 202626.67
March 202621.11
April 202621.34
May 202621.56
June 202621.79
July 202620.83
August 202623.06
September 202621.35

Median price per m²

Median price per m²
Month3 bedroom
October 2025€1,690
November 2025€1,690
December 2025€1,990
January 2026€1,810
February 2026€1,830
March 2026€1,520
April 2026€1,550
May 2026€1,580
June 2026€1,610
July 2026€1,610
August 2026€1,700
September 2026€1,640

Profitability Scenarios

* With a €150,000 investment

Lower-yield district

€7,200

Annual Rental Income

Higher-yield district

€7,920

Annual Rental Income

As of September 2026, gross rental yields in Castelo Branco district ranged from ~4.8% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~5.28% in the highest-yielding districts

About Castelo Branco district

Castelo Branco district, Portugal combines inland calm with a strategic central position, linking mountain landscapes, historic towns and a practical regional base. For apartment investors, that blend keeps the area relevant beyond a single cycle, with values shaped by both local use and wider market shifts.

September 2026 brings the clearest signal: prices are still moving higher, but income growth is flat. The average sale price for apartments stands at €190,000, after a monthly rise of 0.9% and a year-over-year increase of 26.7%. That gain is notable, yet it sits alongside an average rent price of €650, which was unchanged from both the previous month and the same period last year.

The tension is visible in the yield, which is 4.72%. In simple terms, capital values have advanced faster than rent, and that gap can make the return profile feel tighter even as the market continues to reprice. The average price per square metre is €1,860, down 1.0% month over month but still 45.3% above a year earlier, reinforcing the picture of a market that has re-rated strongly over 12 months while short-term rent momentum remains still.
Name
All
4.72 %
344
139
€190,000
€650
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
4.8 %
106
28
€175,000
€700
3 Bedrooms
4.68 %
135
33
€205,000
€800
4+ Bedrooms
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Summary and Key Takeaways

With a median rental yield of 4.72% and property prices starting at €175,000, Castelo Branco district

may become a good investment option for some investors.

Median property prices in Castelo Branco district are €190,000, while the median rent is €650. This means that a median property in Castelo Branco district will pay for itself in 24.4 years.

Detailed real estate yield breakdown:

A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.80% yield, sale price €175,000, rent €700.

A median 3-bedroom apartment: 4.68% yield, sale price €205,000, rent €800.

Where exactly to buy the property?

Castelo Branco district offers yields of up to 5.28% for a median apartment. Explore Castelo Branco district in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.

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