Castelo Branco district Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Castelo Branco district market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
Median asking price
| 1M | +0.9% |
| 1Y | +26.7% |
| Month | Median 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
| 1M | 0% |
| 1Y | 0% |
| Month | Median 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
| 1M | +2.2% |
| 1Y | -17.5% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 4.46% |
| November 2025 | 4.37% |
| December 2025 | 4.12% |
| January 2026 | 4.19% |
| February 2026 | 4.28% |
| March 2026 | 4.82% |
| April 2026 | 4.77% |
| May 2026 | 4.71% |
| June 2026 | 4.65% |
| July 2026 | 4.73% |
| August 2026 | 4.62% |
| September 2026 | 4.72% |
Median price per m²
| 1M | -1% |
| 1Y | +45.3% |
| Month | Median 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
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 3 bedroom | 4.68% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | €2,030 |
| 3 bedroom | €1,640 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 106 |
| 3 bedroom | 135 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 28 |
| 3 bedroom | 33 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 2 bedroom (44%) | 134 listings (44%) |
| 3 bedroom (56%) | 168 listings (56%) |
Sales Activity Index
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 21% |
| November 2025 | 28% |
| December 2025 | 29% |
| January 2026 | 15% |
| February 2026 | 20% |
| March 2026 | 54% |
| April 2026 | 47% |
| May 2026 | 39% |
| June 2026 | 32% |
| July 2026 | 18% |
| August 2026 | 28% |
| September 2026 | 26% |
Rent Activity Index
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 45% |
| November 2025 | 43% |
| December 2025 | 59% |
| January 2026 | 44% |
| February 2026 | 46% |
| March 2026 | 49% |
| April 2026 | 47% |
| May 2026 | 45% |
| June 2026 | 44% |
| July 2026 | 34% |
| August 2026 | 43% |
| September 2026 | 43% |
Median asking price
| Month | 3 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
| Month | 3 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)
| Month | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 23.12 |
| November 2025 | 24.44 |
| December 2025 | 28.02 |
| January 2026 | 25.93 |
| February 2026 | 26.67 |
| March 2026 | 21.11 |
| April 2026 | 21.34 |
| May 2026 | 21.56 |
| June 2026 | 21.79 |
| July 2026 | 20.83 |
| August 2026 | 23.06 |
| September 2026 | 21.35 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 3 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
Investment Insights by Cities
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 | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
2 Bedrooms | 4.8 % | 106 | 28 | €175,000 | €700 |
3 Bedrooms | 4.68 % | 135 | 33 | €205,000 | €800 |
4+ Bedrooms | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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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