The average value of rent increased by 4% to 1,250 euros during the last three months, according to a study conducted by the Imovirtual portal.

The most expensive parishes are Alcabideche (4,000 euros), Cascais and Estoril (3,800 euros), Sintra (2,480 euros), Estrela (2,415 euros) and Santo António, in Lisbon (2,400 euros).

The cheapest parishes are Covilhã and Canhoso (537.50 euros), Castelo Branco (590 euros), Buarcos and São Julião, in Figueira da Foz, (650 euros), Viseu (650 euros) and Armação de Pêra, in Silves (677.50 euros).

Imovirtual's marketing manager, Sylvia Bozzo, cited in a statement, highlights that the type of property can influence average prices, explaining that, "in terms of rental, Alcabideche leads the top 5, since more than 65% of properties advertised are houses".