Living in Gambelas, Faro

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 Faro dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €780/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €970 - €1,190/month and three-bedrooms €1,310 - €1,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Faro areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the university, nature, budget tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Estoi. For a shorter commute, see Cidade Velha.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Pingo Doce as the nearest supermarket around the Gambelas reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Gambelas, Faro?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gambelas costs €690 - €870/month (second-hand contract) or €550 - €700/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €970 - €1,190/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,310 - €1,600/month.

Is Gambelas safe for expats?

Gambelas 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 Gambelas to Faro center?

The commute from Gambelas to Faro city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Gambelas like to live in?

University of Algarve campus zone. Student flats, pizza spots, and the Ria Formosa nature reserve next door. In our data it is tagged as university, nature, budget.