Living in Alfama, Lisbon

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 Lisbon dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,300/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €1,900/month and three-bedrooms €2,200 - €2,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Lisbon areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, authentic, traditional tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Amadora. For a shorter commute, see Chiado.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Rua das Escolas Gerais as the nearest tram stop, Jardim Júlio de Castilho-Miradouro de Santa Luzia as nearby green space and Aquarela supermercados as the nearest supermarket around the Alfama 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 Alfama, Lisbon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Alfama costs €1,200 - €1,400/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,700 - €1,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,200 - €2,500/month.

Is Alfama safe for expats?

Alfama has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Alfama to Lisbon center?

The commute from Alfama to Lisbon city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Alfama like to live in?

Oldest neighborhood. Fado music, narrow streets, and authentic charm. In our data it is tagged as historic, authentic, traditional.