Rental lease in Antwerp
Antwerp in numbers · 2025-2026
Antwerp — city profile
Renting in Antwerp: average rent 950 EUR/month, largest city in Flanders, international port, compliant Woninghuurdecreet.
The Antwerp rental market in 2026
Antwerp is the largest city in Flanders with 530,000 inhabitants and Europe’s second-largest port. The rental market is structured around two distinct poles: the premium south-centre (Zuid, Scheldekaaien) where rents exceed 1,200 EUR for a 2-bedroom flat, and the northern and eastern districts (Borgerhout, Deurne) where they sit around 750 EUR. This duality offers investment opportunities for all budgets.
The city fully applies the Woninghuurdecreet (Flemish residential lease decree) and requires the conformiteitsattest prior to any letting. The market is dynamic with a rental rate of 48% and price growth of 4.5% year-on-year, driven by demand from port workers, creative professionals in Zuid and families in Berchem.
Local specifics to know
- Mandatory conformiteitsattest: every dwelling let in Antwerp must hold this certificate issued by the municipality, valid for 10 years, under penalty of an administrative fine
- Port of Antwerp and employment: the port generates 144,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting constant rental demand in the northern districts (Eilandje, Luchtbal)
- Borgerhout gentrification: prices per m2 have risen by 18% in 3 years, but gross yield remains above 5% thanks to still-contained purchase values
- Low emission zone (LEZ): Antwerp enforces a strict LEZ in the centre — tenants must be informed of traffic restrictions in the lease
Tips for renting in Antwerp
For a first rental investment in Antwerp, the Berchem district offers the best balance: proximity to Berchem station (10 min from the centre), stable family profile, median rents of 880 EUR and vacancy below 3%. Properties with an EPC of C or better let on average 12 days faster than those rated E or F.
Landlords targeting the premium segment should watch Eilandje, the former port district converted into an upmarket residential area anchored by the MAS museum. New-build lofts there let for 1,100 to 1,500 EUR, with demand mainly from young executives and expatriates. In all cases, the lease must comply with the Flemish primary residence lease and the conformiteitsattest must be appended to the contract.
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