Renting a room in Covilhã: neighbourhoods, prices and tips

Data updated on 27 October 2026

Covilhã is an inland university city: the University of Beira Interior (UBI) brings thousands of students to a mid-sized town, and rents are among the lowest of any city with higher education. According to INE, the median rent on new leases was €6.20/m² in 2025, less than half that of Lisbon.

idealista does not publish a median room price for Covilhã (its report only covers municipalities with at least 30 listings). As a reference, the median is around €250 a month in Castelo Branco, in the same district, and €210 in Guarda.

Covilhã in numbers

Room in a shared home (median): No idealista data for this municipality
Home rents, new leases (median): €6.20/m²INE, 2025
Listings on arrendaquartos.pt: 0 rooms

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Where to look for a room in Covilhã

INE only publishes rents by parish for Lisbon and Porto. The ranking below is a general indication based on demand and the type of housing in each area; always check prices in the listings.

More expensive

Centro e polos da UBI
More expensive
The historic centre and the neighbourhoods around UBI's campuses, many housed in former wool factories. Students' most popular area, close to everything, but with lots of hills.
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Mid-range

Boidobra
Mid-range
In the lower part of town, south of the centre, with newer buildings and shopping areas. Flatter and with good road access, a short bus ride from the campuses.
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More affordable

Teixoso e Sarzedo
More affordable
To the north-east, further from the centre and with lower rents. Makes sense if you have a car.
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Tortosendo
More affordable
A town to the south, next to the industrial area, with low rents and bus links to the city.
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For students

UBI has several campuses spread across the city, including one for Health Sciences. Before choosing a room, check which campus most of your classes will be at: straight-line distances are misleading because of the hills.

Demand is heavily concentrated at the start of the academic year. Higher education students up to 23 can apply for a free transport pass (passe sub23).

Getting around

The city is very steep; public lifts and a funicular help with the climbs between the upper and lower parts of town. Urban buses link the centre, the campuses and the surrounding parishes.

The station is on the Beira Baixa line, with trains to Lisbon, and there are express coaches to Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra.

Tips for renting a room

Visit the room (or do a video call) before paying anything. Be wary of anyone asking for a deposit before showing the home, or of prices far below the area's.
Ask for a written contract and rent receipts. Landlords must issue electronic receipts on the Tax Authority portal (Portal das Finanças), and they let you deduct part of the rent from your income tax (IRS).
Check what is included: bills (water, electricity, gas, internet), cleaning of shared areas and house rules, such as guests and pets.
The deposit is usually one or two months' rent. Agree in writing on when it is returned and take photos of the room when you move in.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a room cost in Covilhã?

idealista does not publish a median for Covilhã. Rents in the city are among the lowest of any university city (€6.20/m² on new leases in 2025, according to INE), and rooms in Castelo Branco and Guarda cost around €210 to €250 a month.

What is the best area in Covilhã for UBI students?

The centre, close to the university's campuses. Boidobra is flatter and has newer homes, but means taking the bus.

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Sources

idealista prices are asking prices in listings, not rents actually paid. INE's rent per m² refers to whole homes and is used to compare areas.