Living in Chiado, 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 €1,600/month — roughly 23% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,000 - €2,300/month and three-bedrooms €2,600 - €3,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Lisbon areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, culture, historic tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Baixa-Chiado as the nearest metro stop, Largo do Barão de Quintela as nearby green space and Continente Bom Dia as the nearest supermarket around the Chiado 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 Chiado, Lisbon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chiado costs €1,500 - €1,700/month (second-hand contract) or €1,300 - €1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,000 - €2,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,600 - €3,000/month.

Is Chiado safe for expats?

Chiado 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 Chiado to Lisbon center?

The commute from Chiado to Lisbon city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Chiado like to live in?

Historic cultural hub. Elegant squares, theaters, and upscale shopping. In our data it is tagged as upscale, culture, historic.