What is the average rent in Ixelles in 2026?

The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Ixelles is 1,150 EUR/month according to Statbel Q4 2025. Prices vary significantly by neighbourhood: +18% in Chatelain, -12% in lower Ixelles.

Is a specific standard lease required to rent in Ixelles?

Yes. As Ixelles is in the Brussels Region, the mandatory standard lease template in force since 2007 applies. The template must comply with the Brussels Government decree and include the regional annexes (tenant guide, EPC certificate).

What are the tax specifics in Ixelles for landlords?

Ixelles applies a municipal second residence tax of 1,250 EUR/year since 2024. The municipality is also in a regulated Airbnb zone: mandatory declaration for any short-term rental (>30 days/year), fines up to 5,000 EUR.

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Ixelles in numbers · 2025-2026

6 indicators

Population

86 734

Statbel 2025

Average rent (2-bed apt)

1 150 EUR /month

Statbel Q4 2025

Median price per m2 (purchase)

3 850 EUR

Immoweb Q4 2025

Median EPC score

Bruxelles Environnement 2025

Rental rate

67 %

Census Statbel 2023

Registered leases (2024)

4 230 / year

SPF Finances

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Ixelles — city profile

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The rental market in Ixelles in 2026

Ixelles is one of the most active municipalities on the Brussels rental market. With 67% of housing units rented (compared to 56% on average regionally), it is also one of the tightest: the average time to find a qualified tenant is 9 days, versus 22 across the Brussels Region (source: BailBelgique internal survey 2025).

The municipality stands out for its diverse tenant profiles: ULB students (Cimetiere quarter), European expats (Chatelain, Saint-Boniface), young French-speaking professionals (Flagey, place Sainte-Croix). This diversity results in significant rent variability by neighbourhood — up to 35% difference between Chatelain and lower Ixelles.

Local specifics to know

Municipal second residence tax: 1,250 EUR/year since 2024 — direct impact on the profitability of properties rented to emancipated students
Regulated Airbnb zone: mandatory declaration for any short-term rental (>30 days/year), fines up to 5,000 EUR
RenoLution subsidies: Ixelles offers a 500 EUR municipal supplement for EPC renovation from F to C
ZIB co-ownership regulations: 12 buildings in the municipality fall under a priority intervention zone, requiring a specific annex to the lease

Tips for renting in Ixelles

To optimise a property in Ixelles, two levers are decisive: EPC quality (the municipality has the lowest average in Brussels, which heavily penalises properties rated E or worse) and adapting the lease to the target profile. A student lease (12 months) for the Cimetiere quarter, a standard 3-6-9 lease for Flagey, and a short-term lease for properties near the European quarter deliver the best returns.

Median gross yield: 4.1% (the lowest in Brussels, offset by higher resale capital gains). Median vacancy rate: 2.8% (the lowest in the Region). Best suited for long-term equity investment.

Districts of Ixelles

Chatelain

Upscale cultural quarter, prices above municipal average (+18%)

Flagey

Lively square, student/family mix, strong rental demand

Saint-Boniface

European quarter, expat profile, frequent short-term leases

Cimetiere d'Ixelles

University quarter (ULB), 60% of the stock in student rooms/small 1-beds

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