Living in Gualtar, Braga

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Braga dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €745/month — roughly 4% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €920 - €1,120/month and three-bedrooms €1,250 - €1,520/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Braga areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the campus, startups, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Maximinos. For a shorter commute, see Centro Histórico.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Parque infantil as nearby green space and Tasquinha Bracarense as the nearest supermarket around the Gualtar reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Gualtar, Braga?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gualtar costs €650 - €840/month (second-hand contract) or €520 - €670/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €920 - €1,120/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,250 - €1,520/month.

Is Gualtar safe for expats?

Gualtar has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Gualtar to Braga center?

The commute from Gualtar to Braga city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Gualtar like to live in?

Campus-adjacent area with co-living options and green space. Startup crowd and affordable flat shares. In our data it is tagged as campus, startups, affordable.