Renting a room in Setúbal: neighbourhoods, prices and tips

Data updated on 27 October 2026

Setúbal attracts people working in the city itself and people escaping Lisbon prices. The median asking price for a room is around €400 a month, 7% more than a year ago (idealista, Q2 2026), well below the capital's €550.

As part of the Lisbon metropolitan area, the Navegante Metropolitano pass covers the Fertagus trip to Lisbon. That makes Setúbal a real alternative for people working or studying in the capital who accept a longer commute.

Setúbal in numbers

Room in a shared home (median): €400/month+7% in a year · idealista
Home rents, new leases (median): €10.86/m²INE, 2025
Listings on arrendaquartos.pt: 0 rooms

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Where to look for a room in Setúbal

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 frente ribeirinha
More expensive
Avenida Luísa Todi, Bonfim and the historic centre's streets. Shops, restaurants and the ferry to Tróia on the doorstep; the train stations are a short walk away.
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Mid-range

São Sebastião
Mid-range
The most populous parish, east and north of the centre, with many residential neighbourhoods and services. Close to the Setúbal Polytechnic campus at Estefanilha.
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Azeitão
Mid-range
Quiet villages between the Arrábida hills and the vineyards, to the west. More houses and quality of life, but far from the centre and the station: a car is usually needed.
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More affordable

Gâmbia, Pontes e Alto da Guerra
More affordable
A more rural parish to the north-east, with lower prices. Makes sense for people with a car or working in the surrounding industrial areas.
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For students

The Setúbal Polytechnic has most of its schools on the Estefanilha campus (technology, business, education and health) and a technology school in Barreiro. The most convenient areas are São Sebastião and the centre.

Higher education students up to 23 can apply for a free transport pass (passe sub23), which also covers trips to Lisbon.

Getting around

Fertagus trains link Setúbal to Lisbon (Entrecampos and Roma-Areeiro) over the 25 de Abril bridge in about an hour. There are also CP trains on the Sado line, coaches to Lisbon and neighbouring towns, and the ferry to Tróia.

The Navegante Metropolitano pass, at around €40 a month, covers all of these within the metropolitan area.

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 Setúbal?

The median asking price for a room in Setúbal is around €400 a month, 7% more than a year ago (idealista, Q2 2026).

Is it worth living in Setúbal and working in Lisbon?

For many people, yes: rooms cost less and the Navegante Metropolitano pass covers Fertagus. Expect about an hour on the train each way, and pick a home near the station.

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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.