Brussels average 1-bed rent: €1,200/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3.2% Brussels rents up around 3% Energy performance rules tighten for rentals Schaerbeek and Anderlecht see fastest growth Leases must be registered with the regional authority within 2 months. Deposits are capped at 2 months' rent (3 with a blocked account). Brussels average 1-bed rent: €1,200/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +3.2% Brussels rents up around 3% Energy performance rules tighten for rentals Schaerbeek and Anderlecht see fastest growth Leases must be registered with the regional authority within 2 months. Deposits are capped at 2 months' rent (3 with a blocked account).

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Brussels Rent Guide 2026

Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Brussels. The typical one-bedroom rent is €1,200 per month, up 3.2% year on year.

Average rent by neighbourhood

Neighbourhood	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	Yearly increase
Ixelles	€1,350	€1,900	+3%
Saint-Gilles	€1,250	€1,750	+3.5%
Etterbeek	€1,200	€1,700	+3.1%
Schaerbeek	€950	€1,350	+3.8%

Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.

Average rent per square metre in Brussels

€24 / m² per month

City-wide indicative average, based on a typical 50 m² one-bedroom flat. Central neighbourhoods cost more:

Ixelles: €27 / m²
Saint-Gilles: €25 / m²
Etterbeek: €24 / m²
Schaerbeek: €19 / m²

Deposit laws in Brussels

Deposits are capped at 2 months' rent (3 with a blocked account).
Always get a written inventory with dated photos at move-in to protect your deposit.

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Tenant rights in Brussels

Leases must be registered with the regional authority within 2 months.
Deposits are capped at 2 months' rent (3 with a blocked account).
Standard leases run 9 years; short leases of up to 3 years have stricter rules.
Rent indexation is allowed once a year on the lease anniversary, based on the health index.

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