Apartments for sale in Porto to live in and invest
The most interesting apartments on sale now, from an apartment in Carvalhido to a seafront apartment in Foz do Douro, price per m² and yield by district, costs on top of the price and what the purchase gives for status.
In 2026 a square metre of housing in Porto costs $4,110 (3,659 euros) by actual sales, about $2,900 with the suburbs, and by district from $3,460 in Campanhã to $4,790 in Foz do Douro. Long-term letting brings 5.0% a year, 5.4% in Bonfim. An apartment in Carvalhido costs $218,000, and a purchase gives no residence permit.
Below are the most interesting offers on sale now, price per m² and rental yield by district, and every cost on top of the price. A manager will find a property for your requirements.
The market in brief
Data for 2026.
Which apartments are on sale in Porto
The most interesting apartments from $218,000 to $393,000 in Carvalhido, by the Clérigos Tower, in Bonfim, Campanhã, Lordelo do Ouro and on the seafront in Foz do Douro. A manager will find an apartment for your requirements and send the documents, floor plans and similar options in the chat.
A 43 m² two-room apartment with a balcony near Boavista
$218,000
A 43 m² apartment on the 1st floor of a 1988 building with a lift in Carvalhido, a residential quarter near the Rotunda da Boavista: a living room, a bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and a balcony, a kitchen and a bathroom. Casa da Música metro station is a few minutes' walk away. The average long-term rental yield in Ramalde is 3.9% a year before tax.
A 47 m² two-room apartment with a balcony by the Clérigos Tower
$225,000
A 47 m² apartment in Porto's historic centre, on Praça de Gomes Teixeira: a living room with an open kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom and a balcony. The Clérigos Tower, the Miradouro da Vitória viewpoint and the Ribeira waterfront are a few minutes' walk away, with cafés and shops nearby. Porto's old centre is a World Heritage Site. The average long-term rental yield in the centre is 5.0% a year before tax.
A renovated 35 m² two-room apartment near Rua de Santa Catarina
$225,000
A fully renovated 35 m² apartment on the 1st floor on Rua da Alegria in Bonfim: a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen with furniture and appliances and a pantry. The Rua de Santa Catarina shopping street and the Bolhão market are a few steps away, with the metro nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Bonfim is 5.4% a year before tax, the highest among the districts in the table below.
A 66 m² three-room apartment with a terrace in Campanhã
$242,000
A 66 m² ground-level apartment in São Roque da Lameira, a residential quarter of Campanhã in eastern Porto: a living room with an open kitchen, two bedrooms with wardrobes, a bathroom and a large terrace. The ring road and motorway junctions are nearby. The average long-term rental yield in Campanhã is 4.4% a year before tax.
A 94 m² four-room apartment with windows on two sides
$247,000
A 94 m² apartment in Lordelo do Ouro: a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen with a laundry area. The windows face east and west, and the apartment is in good condition. Supermarkets are a minute's walk away, with Boavista and Foz do Douro nearby. A square metre here costs $2,630, a third below the district median.
A 53 m² two-room apartment with a view of the Douro
$318,000
A 53 m² apartment on the 3rd floor of a 2002 building in Lordelo do Ouro with a view of the Douro river: a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom, with south-facing windows. The apartment has had one owner since it was built, is in excellent condition and is sold with its appliances. The building has a night porter, and a garage space and a storage room come with the apartment. The average long-term rental yield in Lordelo do Ouro and Massarelos is 3.7% a year before tax.
A 66 m² three-room seafront apartment for renovation
$393,000
A 66 m² apartment on the 1st floor on the seafront in Foz do Douro, one of Porto's most prestigious districts: a living room, two bedrooms and an ocean view. The apartment needs a full renovation. The beach is less than a minute's walk away, with the promenade nearby. According to a study the seller has, two more floors can be added to the building. The average long-term rental yield in Foz do Douro is 3.1% a year before tax.
How much a square metre costs in Porto districts
The table shows the median price of apartments sold by district over 12 months, first quarter of 2026. Across the city of Porto a square metre costs $4,110 (3,659 euros), and about $2,900 with the suburbs. Foz do Douro and the centre are 16-17% above the average: these are the ocean and the historic centre on the World Heritage list. Campanhã in the east is 16% below the average, and Ramalde and Bonfim 6-8% below it.
| District | Per m², $ | Per m², euros | 60 m² apartment, $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foz do Douro, Aldoar and Nevogilde | $4,790 | 4,268 | $287,000 |
| Centre (Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia) | $4,770 | 4,247 | $286,000 |
| Lordelo do Ouro and Massarelos | $4,000 | 3,566 | $240,000 |
| Paranhos | $3,940 | 3,514 | $237,000 |
| Bonfim | $3,840 | 3,423 | $231,000 |
| Ramalde | $3,770 | 3,355 | $226,000 |
| Campanhã | $3,460 | 3,078 | $207,000 |
| All Porto | $4,110 | 3,659 | $247,000 |
Data for the first quarter of 2026: median price of apartments sold over 12 months by district and across the city of Porto, Statistics Portugal; with the suburbs - Greater Porto. Dollars at 1.1225 dollars per euro (European Central Bank, 19 October 2026).
What yield letting an apartment in Porto gives
Long-term letting in Porto brings 5.0% a year before tax on average, more than in Lisbon: a square metre is cheaper here, and rents lag behind prices less. By October 2026 listings, the yield is highest in Bonfim, 5.4%, and the centre, 5.0%: a 50 m² apartment there lets for $1,290-1,350 a month. It is lowest by the ocean and the river - in Foz do Douro, 3.1%, and in Lordelo do Ouro and Massarelos, 3.7%: a square metre there costs more, while rents are no higher than the city average.
| District | Rent for 50 m² a month | Yield a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bonfim | $1,290 (1,150 euros) | 5.4% |
| Centre (Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia) | $1,350 (1,200 euros) | 5.0% |
| Paranhos | $1,090 (970 euros) | 4.7% |
| Campanhã | $960 (860 euros) | 4.4% |
| Ramalde | $890 (790 euros) | 3.9% |
| Lordelo do Ouro and Massarelos | $1,050 (940 euros) | 3.7% |
| Foz do Douro, Aldoar and Nevogilde | $1,060 (950 euros) | 3.1% |
| All Porto | $1,220 (1,090 euros) | 5.0% |
Data for October 2026: median rent and median asking price of apartments in listings by district and across the city of Porto on 20 October 2026, rent for a 50 m² apartment. The yield is gross, before tax, building costs and vacancy between tenants.
Letting to tourists in Porto is not allowed everywhere. Under the city council's 2024 regulation, Vitória, São Nicolau, Sé, Santo Ildefonso and Miragaia are containment areas: new short-let registrations there are closed, except for buildings vacant for more than three years and buildings whose renovation raises their condition by two levels. Existing registrations in these districts remain, and in the other districts registrations are accepted up to a cap set by the city council. The yield in the selection is calculated on long-term letting.
A non-resident's income from letting is taxed at 25%, and the municipal property tax is 0.3-0.45% of the cadastral value a year. Tax on rent from a Porto apartment is paid in Portugal, whether or not the owner lives there. Rates and examples are on the page taxes in Portugal.
What costs to add to the apartment price
Since May 2026 a non-resident pays a 7.5% transfer tax on the full price of a home, from the first euro, plus 0.8% stamp duty. The deal and registration of title at the one-stop service cost about $430 (375 euros) without a mortgage. A buyer who was previously a Portuguese tax resident does not pay the 7.5% rate.
| Payment | Apartment for $393,000 (350,000 euros) | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer tax for a non-resident | $29,500 (26,250 euros) | 7.5% |
| Stamp duty | $3,200 (2,800 euros) | 0.8% |
| Deal and registration at the one-stop service | ~$430 (375 euros) | 0.2% |
| Portuguese tax number | needed before the deal; a non-resident from outside the EU gets it through a tax representative | on the representative's tariff |
| Total on top of the price | ~$33,200 (29,500 euros) | 8.5% |
Data for 2026: the transfer tax and stamp duty rates are set by the state, and legal due diligence is on the lawyer's tariff, separate from taxes. If a representative signs the deal, add an apostilled power of attorney and a translation into Portuguese. A manager will calculate every cost for a specific apartment.
In Porto an apartment is checked before the deposit
A mistake costs more than the tax: premises for services, on which a bank gives no mortgage, are sold as an apartment, or an apartment with a life tenant, a share in an apartment or a home in a building where the city council requires owners to pay for facade and structural repairs. A deposit under a preliminary contract stays with the seller if the buyer withdraws. Murblz support removes these risks: we select the apartment, check the registry, the licence of use as housing and the building's and seller's debts, get the tax number and run the deal until the title is registered, together with locally licensed partners.
The cost of support depends on the budget and goal of the purchase, a manager will calculate it in the chat.
Does an apartment in Porto give a residence permit
Buying an apartment does not give a residence permit in Portugal: the golden visa for property was abolished in October 2023. The golden visa remains for investments from $562,000 (500,000 euros) in investment funds, and to live in Porto people get a passive income visa or a digital nomad visa. Your own apartment settles the housing question when you apply.
You can buy an apartment without a residence permit: no permits are needed and there are no nationality restrictions. The payment route is planned before the deposit. The remaining golden visa options are on the page Portugal golden visa.
Porto districts to live in
A district in Porto is chosen not only by the price per m²: climbs from the river to the building, metro lines, schools, the way to the ocean and the noise of the tourist centre all matter. Porto districts with this data and a selection by your criteria are on a separate page.
Porto districts: a selection by your criteria →
How we select an apartment
- Goal and budget: living in Porto, letting or both. The manager clarifies the district, the commute to work and schools, the size, floor and lift.
- Selection: apartments with the seller's price, building costs and a yield estimate based on rents in the district.
- Due diligence: the land registry extract and the tax record of the apartment, charges and mortgages, the licence of use as housing, building fee arrears, tenant agreements.
- Deal in person or by power of attorney: tax number, preliminary contract with a deposit, deed and registration of title at the one-stop service.
A manager sends the selection to the chat, with seller prices as of the selection date.
Read also
- Investment property in Portugal: what to buy and what it costs
- Apartments for sale in Lisbon to live in and invest
- Porto: city and relocation guide 2026
- Buying an apartment in Portugal in 2026
- Portugal taxes 2026: tax rates for expats and foreigners
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