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Ghent, Belgium

Property prices · 2024 · Europe

Price/sqm — City Centre EUR 3,800
Price/sqm — Outside Centre EUR 2,500
1-Bed Rent / Month EUR 1,050
3-Bed Rent / Month EUR 1,700
Avg Mortgage Rate 3.50%
Price-to-Rent Ratio 18.0x Buying and renting are roughly comparable

Property price trend in Ghent (2024–2026)

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Property comparison — cities in Belgium (2024)

City Centre /sqm Outside /sqm 1-Bed Rent vs Ghent
Ghent EUR 3,800 EUR 2,500 EUR 1,050
Brussels EUR 4,800 EUR 3,200 EUR 1,200 +26.3%
Antwerp EUR 3,500 EUR 2,300 EUR 980 -7.9%

Other Europe cities (2024)

Frequently asked questions

How much does property cost in Ghent in 2024?

In Ghent, the average price per sqm in the city centre is EUR 3,800, and EUR 2,500 outside the centre (2024 data). Prices have risen 7.5% since 2024.

How much is rent in Ghent in 2024?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ghent rents for approximately EUR 1,050 per month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment costs around EUR 1,700/month.

Is it better to buy or rent in Ghent?

Buying and renting are roughly comparable in Ghent. The price-to-rent ratio is 18.0x — it would take approximately 18.0 years of rental payments to equal the property purchase price. Current mortgage rates are approximately 3.50%.

What are mortgage rates in Belgium in 2024?

The average mortgage rate in Belgium is approximately 3.50% as of 2024. With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.0x, buyers should carefully weigh mortgage costs against rental savings.

What is the price per sqm in Ghent?

The average property price per square metre in Ghent city centre is EUR 3,800 in 2024. Outside the centre, expect to pay around EUR 2,500/sqm.

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