Living in Santos, 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 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as 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 creative, waterfront, design 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 Santos as the nearest tram stop, Jardim de Santos as nearby green space and MADRAGOA MINIMERCADO & FRUTARIA as the nearest supermarket around the Santos 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 Santos, Lisbon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Santos 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 Santos safe for expats?

Santos 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 Santos to Lisbon center?

The commute from Santos to Lisbon city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Santos like to live in?

Riverside neighborhood. Design district, creative spaces, and waterfront. In our data it is tagged as creative, waterfront, design.