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Lisbona

Portugal

Lisbona is a major university destination in Portugal. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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Safety 80/100
Affordability 39/100
Student-friendly 95/100
Nightlife 91/100
Transport 91/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Alameda–Arroios 99/100
  2. Baixa–Chiado 95/100
  3. Cidade Universitária–Alvalade 95/100
  4. Ajuda–Alcântara 95/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Baixa–Chiado 95/100
  2. Alameda–Arroios 99/100
  3. Cidade Universitária–Alvalade 95/100
  4. Ajuda–Alcântara 95/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Alameda–Arroios 99/100
  2. Cidade Universitária–Alvalade 95/100
  3. Ajuda–Alcântara 95/100
  4. Baixa–Chiado 95/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Ajuda–Alcântara 560 EUR
  2. Alameda–Arroios 620 EUR
  3. Cidade Universitária–Alvalade 650 EUR
  4. Baixa–Chiado 750 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Ajuda–Alcântara 95/100
  2. Alameda–Arroios 99/100
  3. Cidade Universitária–Alvalade 95/100
  4. Baixa–Chiado 95/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Lisbona

Alameda–Arroios

Student hub

Alameda–Arroios is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
620 EUR
Studio
1,004 EUR
Apartment
1,426 EUR
Safety 80 Student-friendly 99 Nightlife 73 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 99/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 620 EUR.
  • Useful for Instituto Superior Técnico.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Baixa–Chiado

Nightlife

Baixa–Chiado is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
750 EUR
Studio
1,215 EUR
Apartment
1,725 EUR
Safety 77 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 91 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 750 EUR.
  • Useful for Universidade de Lisboa.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Cidade Universitária–Alvalade

Student hub

Cidade Universitária–Alvalade is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
650 EUR
Studio
1,053 EUR
Apartment
1,495 EUR
Safety 80 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 73 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 650 EUR.
  • Useful for Universidade de Lisboa.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Ajuda–Alcântara

Balanced

Ajuda–Alcântara is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
560 EUR
Studio
907 EUR
Apartment
1,288 EUR
Safety 83 Student-friendly 95 Nightlife 73 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 95/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 560 EUR.
  • Useful for Universidade de Lisboa.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Lisbona

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Baixa–Chiado
750 EUR
Alameda–Arroios
620 EUR
Cidade Universitária–Alvalade
650 EUR
Ajuda–Alcântara
560 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Baixa–Chiado750 EUR1,215 EUR1,725 EUR
Alameda–Arroios620 EUR1,004 EUR1,426 EUR
Cidade Universitária–Alvalade650 EUR1,053 EUR1,495 EUR
Ajuda–Alcântara560 EUR907 EUR1,288 EUR

Cheapest: Ajuda–Alcântara, Alameda–Arroios, Cidade Universitária–Alvalade

Mid-range: Ajuda–Alcântara, Alameda–Arroios, Cidade Universitária–Alvalade

Premium: Baixa–Chiado, Cidade Universitária–Alvalade, Alameda–Arroios

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Alameda–Arroios, Cidade Universitária–Alvalade, Ajuda–Alcântara

Areas to be careful with

nodi di trasporto affollati e aree nightlife a tarda ora, strade isolate e rientri dopo l’ultimo servizio

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Baixa–Chiado

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Alameda–Arroios

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Transport

Getting around Lisbona

Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.

Metro Metropolitano de LisboaCP urban trains
Tram / busCarris gestisce autobus, tram e funicolari.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and the required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Lisbona

5 strengths

  1. Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.
  2. Universidade de Lisboa: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.
  4. Casa, distanza dal campus e consumi sono le variabili che incidono di più; le cifre non sono preventivi garantiti.
  5. Baixa–Chiado, Alameda–Arroios, Cidade Universitária–Alvalade sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Fast-changing availability
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Lisbona

Which area is best for a student?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

How much should I budget for a room?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Does the map show every official boundary?

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