Have a spare room? List it for free
Post your room in a few minutes and get messages from people looking for a home. No commission, no middlemen.
Why list on arrendaquartos.pt
Free, no commission
Posting costs nothing and the agreement is made directly between you and the tenant.
Messages on the site
Interested people talk to you through the arrendaquartos.pt chat and you get an email for every new message.
Say who you're looking for
Set your tenant preferences, house rules and whether couples are welcome, so you hear from people who are a good fit.
Reviewed listings
Our team reviews every listing before it goes live and advertisers' phone numbers are confirmed by SMS, which keeps scams away.
How it works
- 1
Create an account
Sign up with your email and confirm your phone number by SMS.
- 2
Post your listing
Add photos, price, address and the details of the room and the house.
- 3
Team review
We review your listing and email you once it's live.
- 4
Get messages
Reply to interested people and arrange viewings.
Renting your room with a contract
You can rent out a room with a lease agreement, just like a whole home. Urban leases in Portugal, including renting part of a home, are governed by the Civil Code and the New Urban Lease Regime (NRAU). A contract protects both sides and makes the rules clear from the start.
- The lease must be made in writing (article 1069 of the Civil Code). It sets out the rent, the duration, the deposit and the rules for using the shared areas of the home.
- The contract must be reported to the Tax Authority on the Portal das Finanças, where you also pay stamp duty when it applies.
- For the rent you receive, you issue electronic rent receipts on the Portal das Finanças and declare that income in your IRS tax return.
Official legislation and services (in Portuguese)
This is general information and does not replace legal or tax advice. If in doubt, talk to a lawyer, a solicitor or an accountant. arrendaquartos.pt is not a party to the contract between landlord and tenant.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Posting is free. If you want, you can pay to feature your listing in the results or to hide the exact address, but it's optional.
Can I rent out my room with a contract?
Yes. Renting a room can be done with a written lease agreement reported to the Tax Authority. See the "Renting your room with a contract" section on this page, with links to the law.
How many rooms can I list?
Up to 3 active listings (live or awaiting approval) at the same time. Once a room is rented, withdraw the listing to post another one.
Why do I need to confirm my phone number?
Confirming your number by SMS helps make sure advertisers are real people, which gives room seekers more confidence.
When does my listing go live?
Once our team has reviewed it. You'll get an email when it's approved or, if something needs to change, with the reason.
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