Living in Matosinhos, Porto

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 Porto dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,000/month — roughly 5% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,300 - €1,500/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €2,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Porto areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, seafood, relaxed tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Rio Tinto. For a shorter commute, see Ribeira.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Câmara de Matosinhos as the nearest light rail stop, Jardim Basílio Teles as nearby green space and Pingo Doce as the nearest supermarket around the Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos, Porto?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Matosinhos costs €900 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,300 - €1,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €2,000/month.

Is Matosinhos safe for expats?

Matosinhos 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 Matosinhos to Porto center?

The commute from Matosinhos to Porto city center takes approximately 25 minutes by metro.

What is Matosinhos like to live in?

Beachside north of Porto. Fresh seafood, ocean views, relaxed vibe. In our data it is tagged as beach, seafood, relaxed.