Loulé Property Prices, Rents & Rental Yields

Loulé market overview: score, prices and rental yields
Market Score
Median asking price
| 1M | +0.2% |
| 1Y | +6.8% |
| Month | Median asking price |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €520,000 |
| September 2025 | €525,000 |
| October 2025 | €525,000 |
| November 2025 | €545,000 |
| December 2025 | €550,000 |
| January 2026 | €550,000 |
| February 2026 | €550,000 |
| March 2026 | €549,000 |
| April 2026 | €549,000 |
| May 2026 | €549,000 |
| June 2026 | €549,000 |
| July 2026 | €550,000 |
Median monthly rent
| 1M | +9.4% |
| 1Y | +9.4% |
| Month | Median monthly rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €1,600 |
| September 2025 | €1,560 |
| October 2025 | €1,600 |
| November 2025 | €1,500 |
| December 2025 | €1,500 |
| January 2026 | €1,500 |
| February 2026 | €1,500 |
| March 2026 | €1,500 |
| April 2026 | €1,530 |
| May 2026 | €1,570 |
| June 2026 | €1,600 |
| July 2026 | €1,750 |
Gross Rental Yield
| 1M | +10.9% |
| 1Y | +11.9% |
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 4.37% |
| September 2025 | 4.25% |
| October 2025 | 4.12% |
| November 2025 | 3.92% |
| December 2025 | 3.85% |
| January 2026 | 3.89% |
| February 2026 | 3.87% |
| March 2026 | 3.99% |
| April 2026 | 4.04% |
| May 2026 | 4.1% |
| June 2026 | 4.15% |
| July 2026 | 4.6% |
Median price per m²
| 1M | -1.6% |
| 1Y | +4.9% |
| Month | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | €4,560 |
| September 2025 | €4,610 |
| October 2025 | €4,570 |
| November 2025 | €4,780 |
| December 2025 | €4,870 |
| January 2026 | €4,780 |
| February 2026 | €4,820 |
| March 2026 | €4,820 |
| April 2026 | €4,830 |
| May 2026 | €4,840 |
| June 2026 | €4,860 |
| July 2026 | €4,780 |
Market Breakdown
Property listings (4,493 for sale)
Top submarket
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 4.58% |
| 2 bedroom | 4.08% |
| 3 bedroom | 3.8% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| 50-60 m² apartments | 13.33% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 4.78% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 4.21% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 4% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 4% |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 4.83% |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 3.35% |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 3.88% |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 3.53% |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 3.52% |
Median price per m²
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | €4,680 |
| 2 bedroom | €4,910 |
| 3 bedroom | €5,250 |
| Category | Median price per m² |
|---|---|
| 50-60 m² apartments | 5450 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 5300 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 5700 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 5290 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 5110 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 4300 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 5600 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 5280 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 5840 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 5170 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 286 |
| 2 bedroom | 1,010 |
| 3 bedroom | 420 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| 50-60 m² apartments | 46 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 81 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 104 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 161 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 169 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 194 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 214 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 154 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 143 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 103 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 88 |
| 2 bedroom | 150 |
| 3 bedroom | 28 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| 50-60 m² apartments | 22 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 43 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 23 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 27 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 33 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 24 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 22 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 23 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 13 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 9 |
Market Trends
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (19%) | 374 listings (19%) |
| 2 bedroom (59%) | 1,160 listings (59%) |
| 3 bedroom (23%) | 448 listings (23%) |
Sales Activity Index
| Month | Sales Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 17% |
| September 2025 | 19% |
| October 2025 | 16% |
| November 2025 | 17% |
| December 2025 | 24% |
| January 2026 | 10% |
| February 2026 | 14% |
| March 2026 | 14% |
| April 2026 | 15% |
| May 2026 | 17% |
| June 2026 | 19% |
| July 2026 | 9% |
Rent Activity Index
| Month | Rent Activity Index |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 27% |
| September 2025 | 29% |
| October 2025 | 27% |
| November 2025 | 30% |
| December 2025 | 35% |
| January 2026 | 19% |
| February 2026 | 23% |
| March 2026 | 29% |
| April 2026 | 30% |
| May 2026 | 32% |
| June 2026 | 34% |
| July 2026 | 20% |
Median asking price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €360k | €550k | €720k |
| September 2025 | €349k | €570k | €700k |
| October 2025 | €350k | €550k | €690k |
| November 2025 | €350k | €560k | €695k |
| December 2025 | €350k | €575k | €720k |
| January 2026 | €375k | €575k | €750k |
| February 2026 | €360k | €555k | €750k |
| March 2026 | €360k | €550k | €720k |
| April 2026 | €363k | €553k | €730k |
| May 2026 | €366k | €556k | €740k |
| June 2026 | €369k | €559k | €750k |
| July 2026 | €360k | €559.5k | €737.5k |
Median monthly rent
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €1,350 | €1,800 | €2,300 |
| September 2025 | €1,300 | €1,710 | €2,300 |
| October 2025 | €1,250 | €1,700 | €2,280 |
| November 2025 | €1,230 | €1,650 | €2,050 |
| December 2025 | €1,200 | €1,600 | €1,900 |
| January 2026 | €1,250 | €1,700 | €2,210 |
| February 2026 | €1,200 | €1,700 | €2,350 |
| March 2026 | €1,250 | €1,710 | €2,230 |
| April 2026 | €1,270 | €1,760 | €2,250 |
| May 2026 | €1,280 | €1,800 | €2,280 |
| June 2026 | €1,300 | €1,850 | €2,310 |
| July 2026 | €1,380 | €1,900 | €2,340 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 22.22 | 25.46 | 26.09 |
| September 2025 | 22.37 | 27.78 | 25.36 |
| October 2025 | 23.33 | 26.96 | 25.27 |
| November 2025 | 23.81 | 28.28 | 28.25 |
| December 2025 | 24.31 | 29.95 | 31.58 |
| January 2026 | 25 | 28.19 | 28.25 |
| February 2026 | 25 | 27.21 | 26.6 |
| March 2026 | 24 | 26.8 | 26.97 |
| April 2026 | 23.88 | 26.26 | 26.99 |
| May 2026 | 23.77 | 25.72 | 27.01 |
| June 2026 | 23.65 | 25.18 | 27.03 |
| July 2026 | 21.82 | 24.54 | 26.29 |
Median price per m²
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | €4,740 | €4,660 | €4,930 |
| September 2025 | €4,780 | €4,870 | €4,900 |
| October 2025 | €4,860 | €4,740 | €4,760 |
| November 2025 | €4,790 | €4,830 | €4,860 |
| December 2025 | €4,670 | €5,000 | €5,140 |
| January 2026 | €4,870 | €4,960 | €5,320 |
| February 2026 | €4,680 | €4,830 | €5,320 |
| March 2026 | €4,680 | €4,780 | €5,180 |
| April 2026 | €4,690 | €4,840 | €5,220 |
| May 2026 | €4,710 | €4,890 | €5,260 |
| June 2026 | €4,730 | €4,950 | €5,300 |
| July 2026 | €4,680 | €4,910 | €5,250 |
Profitability Scenarios
* With a €150,000 investment
Lower-yield district
€4,845
Annual Rental Income
Higher-yield district
€15,945
Annual Rental Income
As of July 2026, gross rental yields in Loulé ranged from ~3.23% in the lowest-yielding districts to ~10.63% in the highest-yielding districts
Investment Insights by Districts
About Loulé
Loulé sits at the heart of the Faro district, combining a traditional inland Algarve setting with easy access to the coast. Its historic centre, year-round local life and proximity to key southern Portugal destinations give the city a distinct place in the regional property map. July 2026 brings the clearest signal in Loulé’s apartment market: rents are climbing faster than sale values, widening the gap between income growth and pricing momentum. The average rent price reached €1,750, up 9.4% both month on month and year on year, while the average sale price edged to €550,000, a modest 0.2% monthly increase and 6.8% higher than a year ago. That tension is visible in the yield, which stands at 4.6%. For investors, the monthly picture is mixed rather than one-sided: the average m2 price is €4,780, down 1.6% from the previous month, yet still 4.9% above July 2025. In practical terms, Loulé appears to be a market where rental growth is doing more of the work than capital values at present, even as sale prices continue to trend upward over the longer term.
Name | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All | 4.6 % | 1,758 | 285 | €550,000 | €1,750 |
Studio | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
1 Bedroom | 4.58 % | 286 | 88 | €360,000 | €1,380 |
2 Bedrooms | 4.08 % | 1,010 | 150 | €559,500 | €1,900 |
3 Bedrooms | 3.8 % | 420 | 28 | €737,500 | €2,340 |
4+ Bedrooms | -- % | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 4.6% and property prices starting at €360,000, Loulé
may become a good investment option for some investors.
Median property prices in Loulé are €550,000, while the median rent is €1,750. This means that a median property in Loulé will pay for itself in 26.2 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 4.58% yield, sale price €360,000, rent €1,380.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 4.08% yield, sale price €559,500, rent €1,900.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 3.80% yield, sale price €737,500, rent €2,340.
Where exactly to buy the property?
Loulé offers yields of up to 10.63% for a median apartment making it a strong investment choice. Explore Loulé in more detail to find the most profitable neighborhoods.