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Benfica
An older urban core survives alongside the much larger housing expansions that transformed Benfica during the twentieth century. Mid-rise blocks, planned estates and traditional street fragments create a varied fabric, with each development period still legible in the scale and layout of its streets.
Stands out
- Buying a home is among Lisbon’s more affordable options.
- Rents sit at the lower end for Lisbon.
Who it's for
- You prefer living in one of Lisbon’s larger neighbourhoods.
- You prefer areas with fewer foreign residents than average.
Think twice if
- You depend on the metro for your daily commute.
METRO
Metro coverage
Share of the area within 500 m of a metro station.
6%
Average property price
2025 year
4,392€ / m²
€6.8K
Average rent price
2025 year
15.78€ / m²
€20.9
Population
2021 year · total residents
35,362
46.3K
Foreign population
2021 year · share of foreign residents
6%
33.3%
Aging index
2021 year · elderly per 100 children
255
255.4
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Reviews
- TtimurseApril 2026Long stayBenfica feels like living in a small, cozy Portuguese town, but it's an eight-minute train ride to Rossio, the very center. At the same time, all the connections are nearby, making it easy to drive to… Learn more
- AAssemMarch 2026Long stayFamily lifeI recommend the Benfica area! It's quiet, clean, lots of shops, and green! There's a fairly large shopping mall called Colombo nearby, with lots of shops and supermarkets. I couldn't be happier. It's… Learn more